Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual page 440

PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (REAR DISC BRAKE)
PARKING BRAKE
C: INSPECTION
1) Measure the brake disc inside diameter. If the
disc is scored or worn, replace the brake disc.
Disc inside diameter:
170 mm (6.69 in)
171 mm (6.73 in)
2) Measure the lining thickness. If it exceeds the
limit, replace shoe assembly.
Lining thickness:
Standard
Service limit
Standard
Service limit
3.2 mm (0.126 in)
1.5 mm (0.059 in)
CAUTION:
Replace the brake shoes on the right and left
brake assembly at the same time.
D: ADJUSTMENT
1. SHOE CLEARANCE
1) Remove the adjusting hole cover from back
plate.
2) Turn the adjusting screw using a slot-type screw-
driver until the brake shoe is in close contact with
disc rotor.
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(1) Adjusting screw
(2) Cover (rubber)
(3) Slot-type screwdriver
(4) Back plate
3) Turn back (downward) the adjusting screw 3 or 4
notches.
4) Install the adjusting hole cover to back plate.
2.
LEVER
STROKE
1) Remove the console box lid.
2) Forcibly pull the parking brake lever 3 to 5 times.
3) Adjust the parking brake lever by turning adjust-
er until the parking brake lever stroke is set at 6
notches with operating force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44
Ib).
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(1) Parking brake lever
(2) Locknut
(3)
Adjusting nut
4) Tighten the lock nut.
5) Install the console box lid.
Lever stroke:
7 to 8 notches when pulled with a force of 196
N (20 kgf, 44 16)
6 N-m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-16)
Tightening torque (Adjuster lock nut):
PB-I 2