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It is actually not advised, by any manufacturer, to just throw the car in neutral and stop it with just the brakes. Most have their recommended correct procedure spelled out in the owners manual. As for the debate about wearing out the clutch vs. the brakes, if driven properly, then neither one will wear out very quickly. Ive seen 8 years or more on the original brakes and clutch, so, my advice would be to research proper driving, shifting, and braking procedures.

This is my "new to me" 1992 Subaru Loyale. 168k original miles. We just got my handicap hand controls installed and I drove it for the first time. I love it so far.

I use Partsouq for a lot with Subaru. Find the part number, and order. Stuff ships from the UAE but it's cheaper than MSRP by quite a bit. Also they ship right out via Fedex air and you'll get it quicker because of it. 2-3 days. Shipping most items cost $20. You can also get the OEM black ROKI oil filters from them as well as any "JDM" parts that are still available

could not agree more. My 1st Subaru - an 89 GL wagon, 5 spd - needed a clutch when I bought it (super cheaply). Clutch got replaced along with new brakes and a few other items, and i drove the snot out of that car for over 8 years on the same clutch with no issue at all, then gave the car to my daughter, who also had no problems with it. Replaced the brakes once during those 8+ years. Timing belts were done a couple of times. Now, wheel bearings - that was a whole different issue, LOL - those got replaced a few times. i put that off to cheap bearings - live and learn. the point being, the car was 11yrs old when I got it, with approx 150k on the clock... it was nearing 300k when it was permanently retired in 2012 due to structural rust and to my knowledge, had 2 clutches in its entire 23 yr life. Learn how to properly drive one and they will last a long time.

First- no I don't have any leads. I've had the same problem with 99 and that generation. It's been awhile and I can't recall many details but I've wrestled with these as well. You're not alone. One thing I do remember is a small tweak in the process could make it work - keep in mind I'm totally making these up because I don't remember, these have rusted out of mainstream around here awhile ago! But anyway - like when do you let off the brake? or do you leave the key "on" or "off" after that 10 cycles?...Remember, I'm making those up, I just remember how ambiguous a step or two could be interpreted once I got it to work. So read each step carefully and try to think of additional interpretations or try a few iterations with slight variations. I guess you're certain the FOB's are good? It would certainly be worth stopping in and asking what it would cost to try to program some remotes - maybe he would get lucky and they'd help him out. 2000+ stuff is much easier than what he's dealing with but maybe the SSM would be magic for them.