Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2011 Impreza WRX & WRX STI Owner's Manual | Page 384

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Maintenance and service

range, adjust it by turning the adjusting nut
located on the parking brake lever.

Parking brake stroke

Tires and wheels
& 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.

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 tires are designed to provide
an adequate measure of traction, handling
and braking performance in year-round