1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
100,000 miles

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problem #1

Aug 152006

Outback 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
Experienced poor brake performance including increased stopping distance, vibration, and steering wheel shimmy. Inspection of right front disc brakes showed inside brake pad worn unevenly. Brake caliper is two-piston system and uneven wear was due to one cylinder not working. Situation repeated approx. Eight months later on left side and now right side shows repeat of same problem. Repair required replacement of entire caliper assembly.

- Pilot, VA, USA

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