Subaru Forester Manuals 2016 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 534

11-24 Maintenance and service/Parking brake stroke parking brake stroke is out of the specified range, adjust it by turning the adjusting nut located on the parking brake lever. Parking brake stroke & Types of tires You should be familiar with type of tires present on your vehicle. 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. Tires and wheels 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 th R'&