What is the 2021 Outback pad wear limit?
0.06 in (1.5 mm).
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2021 Subaru Outback
2021 Outback brake fluid is FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4. Pad wear limit is 0.06 in (1.5 mm). Disc thickness is consult the dealer.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Brake fluid | FMVSS No. 116, DOT 3 or DOT 4. No capacity is printed. |
| Pad wear limit | 0.06 in (1.5 mm). |
| Disc usage limit | Consult your SUBARU dealer. The book does not print a thickness. |
| Pedal | Clearance 2.68 in (68 mm) minimum at 110 lbf (490 N). Free play 0.02 to 0.11 in (0.5 to 2.7 mm). |
Source: owner's manual / last verified 2026-10-16 (Owner's manual publication A2600BE-B, file MSA5M2104B, copyright 2020, edited 2020/10/1. Subaru's manual index lists A2600BE-B as the 2021 Outback book. The same PDF also describes the Legacy. (opens in a new tab)).
Difficulty, time, and cost are estimates when this guide gives them. Torque is a cited figure, or it is left off.
Main source: Owner's manual publication A2600BE-B, file MSA5M2104B, copyright 2020, edited 2020/10/1. Subaru's manual index lists A2600BE-B as the 2021 Outback book. The same PDF also describes the Legacy. (opens in a new tab), Subaru Corporation, published 2020-10-01, read 2026-10-16.
| Item | Figure | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Brake fluid | FMVSS No. 116, DOT 3 or DOT 4. No capacity is printed. | Fluids table |
| Pad wear limit | 0.06 in (1.5 mm). | Brake pad specifications |
| Disc usage limit | Consult your SUBARU dealer. The book does not print a thickness. | Brake disc note |
| Pedal | Clearance 2.68 in (68 mm) minimum at 110 lbf (490 N). Free play 0.02 to 0.11 in (0.5 to 2.7 mm). | Brake pedal specifications |
That is the fluid-type cell. No quarts are printed.
The wear limit is 0.06 in (1.5 mm).
The usage-limit sentence says to consult a Subaru dealer. No thickness is added here.
No fluid capacity is printed. No caliper torque is printed. Wheel nuts are on the lug nut guide.
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FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid
DOT 4 is also named. No capacity is printed.
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0.06 in (1.5 mm).
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4. No capacity is printed.
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