11-20 Maintenance and service / Parking brake stroke
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CAUTION
If you continue to drive despite the scraping noise from the audible brake pad wear indicator , it will result in the need for costly brake rotor repair or replacement .
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4 . Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking brake to cool down . Repeat this procedure .
5 . Check the parking brake stroke . If the parking brake stroke is out of the specified range , adjust it by turning the adjusting nut located on the parking brake lever .
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Parking brake stroke |
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& Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings
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When replacing the brake pad or lining , use only genuine SUBARU parts . After replacement , the new parts must be broken in as follows .
! Brake pad and lining
S11AT0101
While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph ( 50 to 65 km / h ), step on the brake pedal lightly . Repeat this five or more times .
! Parking brake lining
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1 . Drive the vehicle at a speed of approximately 22 mph ( 35 km / h ).
2 . With the parking brake release button pushed in , pull the parking brake lever SLOWLY and GENTLY ( pulling with a force of approximately 33.7 lbf [ 150 N , 15.3 kgf ]).
3 . Drive the vehicle for approximately 220 yards ( 200 meters ) in this condition .
Parking brake stroke : 7 – 8 notches / 45 lbf ( 200 N , 20.4 kgf )
WARNING
A safe location and situation should be selected for break-in driving .
CAUTION
Pulling the parking brake lever too forcefully may cause the rear wheels to lock . To avoid this , be certain to pull the lever up slowly and gently .
Check the parking brake stroke according to the maintenance schedule in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”. When the parking brake is properly adjusted , braking power is fully applied by pulling the lever up 7 to 8 notches gently but firmly ( approximately 45 lbf [ 200 N , 20.4 kgf ]). If the parking brake lever stroke is not within the specified range , have the brake system checked and adjusted at your SUBARU dealer .