Subaru Forester Manuals 2017 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 554

Maintenance and service/Parking brake stroke Parking brake stroke Tires and wheels & Types of tires You should be familiar with type of tires present on your vehicle. 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. ! All season tires All season tire