Subaru 2003 Impreza - Manual (Page 363)

IMPREZA(NA) A1850BE-A (ENGLISH)
Maintenance and service
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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.
Parking brake stroke:
7 – 8 notches / 44 lb (196 N, 20 kg)
WARNING
A safe location and situation should be se-
lected 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.
Parking brake stroke
Check the parking brake stroke according to the
maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Mainte-
nance 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 44 lb, 196 N, 20 kg). If the parking brake le-
ver stroke is not within the specified range, have the
brake system checked and adjusted at your
SUBARU dealer.