Subaru Forester: Parking brake lining
1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of approximately 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 approximately 33 lbf [147 N, 15 kgf]).
3. Drive the vehicle for approximately 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.
A safe location and situation should be selected for break-in driving.
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.
Brake pad and lining
While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40
mph (50 to 65 km/h), step on the brake
pedal lightly. Repeat this five or more
times. ...
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 ...
See also:
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
○ Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
○ Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or ...
Compatible formats
The media player can play a number of different
types of files and disc formats, and is compatible
with the formats listed in the following
table.
NOTE
Dual format (double-sided discs) such as ...
Express-open/Express-close
Press and release the front or rear of the driver side switch to express-open
or express-close the sunroof. ...
