IMPREZA U.S.A. (E)
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n Parking brake lining
WARNING
A safe location and situation should be selected for break-in driv-
ing.
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.
1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of about 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 approxi-
mately 147 N [15 Kg, 33 lb].)
3. Drive the vehicle for about 220 yards (200 meters) in this condition.
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.
Parking brake stroke: 7 — 8 notches / 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb.)
Parking brake stroke
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
seven to eight notches gently but firmly (about 196 N, 44 lb., 20 kg). If
the parking brake lever stroke is not within the specified range, have the
brake system checked and adjusted at your SUBARU dealer.
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