Folks, apparently there arent enough complaints for nhtsa. However, the first 06 forester i test drove was an x, and one of the first thing i noticed was how soft the brake pedal was. Firstly the emissions were running slightly too high, put down to a hole in the backbox, then came the worst news. Brake pipe corrosion page 1 porsche general pistonheads. Subaru is recalling about 200,000 cars for brake lines that can rust and leak fluid, according to filings with the national highway traffic safety administration. To make sure your vehicle stays in top shape, check its parts for wear and damage at regular intervals and replace them in time. Funnily enough my car had an advisory for slightly corroded brake pipes, the next mot the car failed on you guessed it, corroded brake pipes.
Subaru recalls 215,000 outbacks and legacies for corrosion in brake lines the new york times. If there are no tsbs listed for your vehicle, that. In the brake line issue, gm itself has more complaints than that and nhtsa has 1,895 reports of brake line corrosion andor failure. Tsb home 2010 2010 subaru 2010 subaru forester the following tsbs may apply to your 2010 subaru forester. Subaru impreza recall information recalls and problems. Subaru issues recall for brake line rust in snowbelt states. Continental gt, continental gt speed, continental flying spur, continental gtc. Under these caps are the key fluids for the various systems of your subaru. Rear brake pipe connection block subaru impreza wrx.
Subaru issues recall for brake line rust in snowbelt. Forester rotors give you the stopping power you demand, with a bounty of materials and hitech designs like crossdrilled or ventilated. Watch and learn how to check the oil and fluids of your subaru. Did subaru use an emissions recall to secretly install engine. Brake fluid may leak due to the brake line corrosion and may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Here are 2 examples of brake pipe corrosion, one an acceptable amount, one too badly corroded to be acceptable. A new lawsuit accuses subaru of using a 2016 emissions recall as a cover to secretly update engine software meant to prevent surging and stalling issues. Tsb home 2011 2011 subaru 2011 subaru forester the following tsbs may apply to your 2011 subaru forester. Subaru is recalling certain 20142016 forester, 20082016 impreza sedans, 20122016 impreza station wagons, 20082014 wrx sedans including sti, and 202017 crosstrek vehicles. Maybe corrosion might cause a small leak, but it would turn into a major rupture as soon as you braked even slightly hard, and that is very bad news, as you only brake hard when you really need it.
Toyota auris and auris hsd brake disc wear and corrosion. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anticorrosion wax. Grimmspeed downpipe catted ceramic coated black subaru. Element3 brake hoses meet federal standards to ensure performance and safety, while providing longer hose life, exceptional durability and ease of installation.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the. Visually inspect bleeder screws and brake pipe joints to make sure that there is no fluid leakage. Subaru said the driver might misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping. Subaru of america is recalling 198,900 200811 subaru impreza, 200814 wrx and wrx sti and 2009 forester vehicles in coldweather states because the brake lines may experience brake line. Subaru forester rear drum brakes 2006, rear brake drum by wagner. All technafits brake line assemblies are assembled inhouse, to stock or custom specifications, meeting d. My nearly 4 year old 35k miles auris has worn out its rear pads and discs, the front discs are corroded and pitted. Subaru recalls wrxsti, forester, impreza again for brake issue. Truedelta subaru forester technical service bulletins tsbs. The most recently reported issues are listed below. This announcement is to advise of recall wqq52 being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions provided in the impreza, wrx, sti, and forester repair procedure for the wqk47 brake line corrosion recall.
Get reliability information for the 2011 subaru forester from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. This inlet pipe will fit to most short ram and cold air intake kits. The flexis are fine, its just the back end of the front back pipes as they come out from under the plastic cover, and probably the pipe that runs from there over the tank to the offside brake caliper. Dealers techs said my brake lines did not need to be replaced and so applied the anticorrosion stuff. The brake lines on 20052009 legacy and outback models sold or currently registered in 20 salt belt states, along with washington, d. You can check with your dealer to see if your vehicle is involved in this program. Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. This kit comes complete with all lines and hardware, with a red outer sheathing and extruded teflon inner lining. The brake lines could, over time, corrode in the area of the fourway joint connector or in the areas where there are no resin covers installed if exposed to salt in the winter. Aug 16, 2014 description a brake pipe burst on a mot test today this could have burst on the road. This is a great option because the header is designed around the oil pan, and it will help reduce your oil temperatures for improved performance. Did subaru use an emissions recall to secretly install engine software.
Apr 02, 20 subaru said it had discovered that a section of the brake lines was unacceptably vulnerable to corrosion after seven or more winter seasons and could eventually leak brake fluid. Inlet pipe fits all wrx or sti cars from 2002 and on. Subaru is recalling certain 20052009 outback and legacy, 20082011 impreza, 20082014 impreza wrxsti, and 200920 forester vehicles. Subaru forester owners have reported 9 problems related to brake hoses, linespiping, and fittings under the service brakes category. From what i understand it should be the opposite, ie common for the front to wear out first and the rears to rust and corrode. Subaru legacy car recalls subaru legacy car recall. Last thing you want is to paint them and say to yourself happy days, few quid saved and then for one to fail when braking at speed. Brake system bleeding tools free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Get your subaru forester brake lines and hoses from. Funnily enough i cant comment on the brake feel of my own 06 fxt, because im so used to it i dont notice anything strange. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of subaru forester based on all problems reported for the forester.
The brake booster on 20022005 wrxs and possibly other years has a built in mechanism to prevent direct action on the master cylinder plunger during the first part of travel. Subaru recalls 660,000 vehicles for brake line corrosion the. First thread in a long time here, the gfs mini failed its mot today, on what i see to be quite a common set of faults. Chafing corrosion of, or damage to a rigid brake pipe so that its wall thickness is reduced by eg approximately 0. Honda crv problems from 2002present reliability issues and recalls explained tell us if you have had problems with your crv. Mine was really crusty and i destroyed it freeing the brake flares, but havent found any type of replacement as yet, generic or oem.
Dealers will apply a corrosionfighting wax to a brake line connector at no cost to owners. Jan 15, 2009 i got a brake pipe cleaner in work, a corrosion removal tool its called by the manufacturer, blue point, snapon about the size of a normal screwdriver with a hook at the end witha bevelled edge for scraping away corrosion, used it before works a treat and as mentioned above a rub with grease or the likes and that would do it. The cobb tuning downpipe is available in a street version that comes with a single high flow catalytic converter. Brake line corrosion is an issue that can be avoided quite easily. Depress brake pedal and hold it there for approximately 20 seconds. With our extensive automotive listings the complete kit will be manufactured to exact specifications, guaranteeing the look, the quality and the performance you demand. There is the possibility of brake line corrosion when the brake line is exposed to. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected area will be rustproofed with anticorrosion wax. Two hard brake pipes exit from under the rear seat, and mate to the ns and os hard brake pipes via a little four way brass block. The source of the information below is the national highway transportation safety administration nhtsa, which maintains tsbs for vehicles sold in the united states.
Xcceleration subaru wrx sti forester xt legacy gt baja. The 2011 forester 5speed is a terrible car and should be avoided at all costs anonymous, ny 2011 subaru forester x 2. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Which is why we inspect their level and condition whenever you come in for service. May 19, 2010 the guidelines were generally given refer pitting of the brake pipe such the pitting penetrates more than rd thickness of the brake pipe, not easy to visualise. Subaru forester owners have reported 4 problems related to brake fluid leak under the service brakes category. Dealers techs said my brake lines did not need to be replaced and so applied the anti corrosion stuff. The flying b mascot is required to retract when struck. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced, followed by rustproofing with anticorrosion wax. Its intended to allow for very light braking in the first 24 of pedal travel, then allow direct action on the master cylinder plunger. Subaru recalls 660,238 cars over brake line corrosion tech times. Wagner brake premium drums are engineered, tested and certified to perform safely and effectively on todays vehicles.
Result was 57% corrosion fail if more than wall thickness corrosion so the inspector was way out in his assessment. I have just had some work done on my c250 and the garage mercedes also did a health check and have identified corrosion on the front and rear brake pipes. This recall is being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions provided in the impreza and forester repair procedure for the wqk47 brake line corrosion recall. The fix is a software update so the meter shows the correct amount of. Subaru forester 2012, element3 brake hydraulic hose by raybestos. Subaru notified owners of affected vehicles starting in july 2014. Hi all, my car failed the mot today, the rear brake pipes look a bit corroded.
Jun 05, 20 its a brake pipe, not a bit of rust on the wheel arch. Service manager told me he really hasnt seen any forester that had corrosion bad enough to require brake line replacement. This introduction is for the 321 stainless 2bolt header that will be swain coated for extra protection against heat and corrosion. The 2nd best rated was the mitsubishi outlander with good on all except the front small overlap with a rating of acceptable. Subaru recalls 600,000 vehicles for brakeline corrosion autoweek. Brake line 1 when the master cylinder is disassembled or the reservoir tank is empty, bleed the master cylinder before bleeding the brake line. Brake line 1 check the free play of brake pedal with a force of less than 10 n 1 kgf, 2 lb. We have these line sets custommanufactured for us by technafit. Failure of either the center or rear brake lines might cause the driver to misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired. The car is 6 years old and 37k miles is brake pipe corrosion to be expected. Recently after a short drive i tried to use jb weld and the amount of water seeping from the flange made it impossible to stick. You will see people quote,driven daily when selling a car.
Just get them changed, the op needs other work doing to the brake so it makes sense to kill two birds with one stone. Each hel performance brake line kit is assembled inhouse from the finest quality stainless steel fittings swaged directly to hard drawn tensile stainless steel braided hose. At this time check pedal to see if it shows any unusual movement. The brake lines may experience brake line corrosion due to salt water splashing on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector. Subaru recalls 215,000 outbacks and legacies for corrosion in. Subaru recalls 199k vehicles to fix rusty brake lines national. Thats a major issue if a car also sits on grass,has low miles for the year and the stated acidswater sit usually at the joints and rots them. Wqq52 this recall is being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions provided in the impreza and forester repair procedure for.
When the 2016 subaru forester reached the proper parking location, the driver, with his foot on the brake, attempted to move the gear shifter from d to p. The brake light came on several times and had the dealer look at it and determine the brake fluid was low anonymous, nj 2011 subaru forester x 2. Jul 04, 2014 subaru recalls 660,000 vehicles for brake line corrosion. Subaru is recalling 660,238 vehicles located in 20 us states that use salt on their roads. List of 2011 subaru forester factory technical service bulletin tsb. Of the vehicles tested in all 5 crashes, front moderate overlap, side, rollover, rear and the new front small overlap, only the 2014 subaru forester was rated good in all tests. Wqq52ra this announcement is to advise of recall wqq52 being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions provided in the impreza, wrx, sti, and forester repair procedure for the wqk47 brake line corrosion recall. Brake pipe inspection and addition of rustproofing material. The brake lines corroded on my mondeo, had to have them replaced in the end as one had actually rusted through on a 300 mile trip back from holiday. Mach v stainless steel brake line for 19972008 forester. Nov 14, 2010 why corrosion to your brake pipes is so very dangerious. When these warranties apply these warranties only apply if the vehicle was imported or distributed by soa and sold to the first retail purchaser by an authorized subaru dealer in the united states. Its possible that salty water could splash onto the rear brake lines, and it could eventually cause. I bought it at 3 years old and 8k miles and have always had it serviced at mercedes due to having the care plan.
If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti. See all 5 photos number of vehicles potentially affected. The brake pipes front to rear both sides, both fronts. The vehicle would not lose all its braking power, the automaker said, but the driver might misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to. Zetec is the industry leader for costeffective eddy current testing ect in complex applications.
If true, thats both devious and cunning because by calling it an official emissions recall, an owner wouldnt be able to renew their vehicle. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will apply an anticorrosion wax to the fourway joint connector area of the brake line system, free of charge. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks. If there is an issue, dealers will replace brake lines free of charge and coat the new lines with anticorrosion wax. A downpipe combined with the performance tuning found in the accessport is the first step to any enthusiast looking to unlock the potential of their engine, while still maintaining a stock look around their vehicle. A mechanic told me years ago if youre going to the store take. Turbo inlet pipes are available in wrinkle red or fully polished. My car failed the mot today, the rear brake pipes look a bit corroded. We have the most extensive experience, and we develop the highest quality ect inspection products. Subaru forester brake hoses, linespiping, and fittings problems. What this means is, they scan all of the mounting points on the car, bring those into their cad software, and then begin designing the pipe around their scanned oem data in their solidworks cad software. They did address an updated brake pipe corrosion campaign, and they flashed an updated software image onto the car that is supposed to minimize the long crank times. Did subaru use an emissions recall to secretly install. When you are in need of a reliable replacement part for your 2009 subaru forester to restore it to factory like performance, turn to carid s vast selection of premium quality products that includes everything you may need for routine maintenance and major repairs.
Brake line corrosion potential number of units affected. Apr 09, 2015 brake line corrosion is an issue that can be avoided quite easily. Rusted and blown out rear brake hard lines 2004 forester. Subaru is recalling certain crosstrek, forester, impreza, and wrx vehicles to replace the brake lamp switch. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the. The tech took it for a drive and couldnt reproduce the problem, or wouldnt admit there was a stumble. New, used, demo or sslp subaru service loaner program. For the second time, subaru recalls wrxsti, forester and impreza models for a brake line rust issue. Each intake pipe includes the black silicone couplers.
View the 20 subaru forester recall information and find service centers in. This might cause the driver to misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping distance, increasing the risk of. A part of hearst digital media autoweek participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on. After a vosa inspector saying that i should have passed and advised two brake pipes that i failed i was so mad that i had the brake pipes tested by the national physical laboratory to measure wall thickness and corrosion depth. High quality eddy current testing solutions for complete inspections.
Bit worrying to hear that the cayman isnt immune to brake pipe corrosion although my 2007 boxster isnt a daily driver and will only venture out occasionally during the winter months and on. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles. I was at least a little surprised the lines werent replaced, the vehicle having been through five snowy, salty winters. The future of oil changes, new invention with scotty kilmer. When you are in need of a reliable replacement part for your 2001 subaru forester to restore it to factory like performance, turn to carid s vast selection of premium quality products that includes everything you may need for routine maintenance and major repairs. The guidelines were generally given refer pitting of the brake pipe such the pitting penetrates more than rd thickness of the brake pipe, not easy to visualise. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected areas will be rustproofed with anti corrosion wax. Fuel filter potential leak caused by road salt corrosion. Oct 14, 2018 did subaru use an emissions recall to secretly install engine software. Forester, impreza, sti, and wrx vehicles from the 20082014 model years to repair a corrosion problem with the vehicles brake lines.