Subaru 2009 Impreza User Manual download pdf (Page 347)

11-32 Maintenance and service

result in the need for costly brake

rotor repair or replacement.

& Breaking-in of new brake

pads and linings

When replacing the brake pad or lining,

use only genuine SUBARU parts. After

replacement, the new parts must be

broken in as follows:

! 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 lining

1.Drivethevehicleataspeedof

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 approximatel y

220 yards (200 meters) in this condition.

4. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking

brake to cool down. Repeat this proce-

dure.

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 lbf (196 N, 20 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.

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 (approximately

44 lbf [196 N, 20 kgf]). 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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