• Subaru Updates Rear Wheel Brake Sensors

    Subaru made a design change to the rear anti-lock braking system (ABS) wheel speed sensors on 2015-2018 Legacy and Outback vehicles. 

    Subaru made a design change to the rear anti-lock braking system (ABS) wheel speed sensors on 2015-2018 Legacy and Outback vehicles. The change involves an additional shielding cover to protect the harness from road debris damage.

    RIGHT REAR SPEED SENSORS

    2015 Outback.................. 27540AL 10B

    2015-2018 Outback...............27540AL 12B

    2015-2018 Legacy..................27540AL 08B

    LEFT REAR SPEED SENSORS

    2015 Outback...................... 27540AL 11B

    2015-2018 Outback............. 27540AL 13B

    2015-2018 Legacy................ 27540AL 09B

    Note: Order the most up-to-date parts based on the vehicle’s specific VIN.

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    Mike Mavrigian

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    Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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