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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY: 2010-2014MY Legacy and Outback
SUBJECT: Rattling Sound from Front Brake Caliper Support
NUMBER: 06-53-16
DATE: 05/09/16
INTRODUCTION:
This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake caliper supports to address customer
concerns of a rattling sound heard while driving. The change involves a reduction in the amount of
clearance between the caliper support mounting bolt holes and the mounting bolts.
		
NOTE: This information is applicable to models using 16” front brakes ONLY.
Description
Part Number
SUPPORT RH
26225AG120
SUPPORT LH
26225AG130
SUPPORT F DISK BRAKE RH
26225AJ000
SUPPORT F DISK BRAKE LH
26225AJ010
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
After confirming the support is the root cause of the condition, replace the affected side following
the service procedure in the applicable Service Manual.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION:
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period or covered by a Subaru Added
Security Classic or Gold plan, this repair may be submitted using the following claim information:
Labor Description
Labor Operation #
ONE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER SUPPORT R&R
A511-303
BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER SUPPORTS R&R
A511-314
Failure Code
QAR-25
Labor Time
0.3
0.5
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Bulletin Number: 06-53-16; Date: 05/09/16
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