Max powers

Quote: Originally Posted by Max powers View Post So am I safe to service the rear brakes with the battery disconnected? The wiring for the EPB and the brake hose are both long enough to set aside the caliper without disconnecting. I used a caliper hanger hook to hang the caliper from the strut. The next time I service my rear brakes I will be safe and disconnect the battery!

So the EPB is self aware, thanks for the info! So am I safe to service the rear brakes with the battery disconnected?

Under what conditions would the electronic parking brake activate on its own? The only stories I have come across are people accidentally touching the switch inside the car while they have the rear brake caliper off, not the result of a SKYNET infected parking brake;)

Shame on me for not doing my homework before going to the dealership! I also replaced my rear brake pads. I did NOT disconnect the battery. With the caliper/e-brake motor off there is plenty of room to service the brakes, no need to disconnect anything else. I also had no problem compressing the "screw" type caliper piston(adapter #7). This is an excellent how to:http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/Subaru-Outback-Rear-Brake-Pads-Replacement-Guide/

I took my 2016 Subaru Legacy to the dealer because I was hearing a clunking noise from the front end at 30,000 miles. The dealer suggested a brake service which would cost $85 per axle. They said brakes are NOT covered under the factory warranty. I replaced the front brake pads, shims and lubed the caliper slide pins and I have not heard the clunking noise again. Was I misled about the brakes not being covered under the factory warranty?