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On a 99 Forester is the Emergency brake in any way connected to the abs system. I local mechanic told me the rear brake shoes, not the brake pads/caliper are part of the abs. This makes no sense, since the emergency brake is a cable. I was told that the solinoid or abs sensor in the rear shorted out and that until it is replaced the emergency brake can't be connected. This all began a few weeks ago when I had the rear wheel bearings replaced. The mechanic forgot to hook up the emergency brake cable. Meanwhile the abs sensor got wet and shorted out. I am being told they can't hook up the cable until the abs sensor is replaced which they had to order. Does this make any sense????
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I would not recomend buying a Forester. I have a 99 with 85,000 miles. I have replaced: The rear wheel bearings, Knock sensor Both head gaskets Air intake sensor Master cylinder Currently has a leaky inner seal in the transmission. Because of a design flaw in the engine I have to add an aditive to the antifreeze everytime I change it to prevent the Head Gasgets from leaking again. This is the most unreliable car I have ever had.
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I think it is ridiculous that a car that is suposed to be so reliable has had so many repairs before 100,000 miles. I have spent $1000.00 on repairs. Yes, many of the repairs were recalls, but my time spent taking it in for repairs is worth something. I have a Cougar with 174,000 miles that has been much more reliable! I don't think I will buy another Subaru.
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My 99 Forrester with 86,000 miles has had the following repairs: Head gaskets replaced Rear wheel bearings replaced Master cylinder replaced Knock sensor replaced Air intake sensor replaced Front cv unit replaced Currently has a leaky transmission, needs inner seal replaced. Is my Forrester a lemon or is this typical for a Subaru?