Breaking-In Of New Brake Pads And Linings; Parking Brake Stroke - Subaru Impreza 2016 Manual

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Maintenance and service/Parking brake stroke
brake pad wear indicator, it will
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,
we recommend that you 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 50 to 65
km/h (30 to 40 mph), step on the brake
pedal lightly. Repeat this five or more
times.
! Parking brake lining
1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of
approximately 35 km/h (22 mph).
2. With the parking brake release button
pushed in, pull the parking brake lever
SLOWLY and GENTLY. [Pulling with a
force of approximately 150 N (15 kgf, 33
lbf).]
3. Drive the vehicle for approximately
200 meters (220 yards) 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 / 200 N (20.4 kgf, 45 lbf)
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. When the
parking brake is properly adjusted, brak-
ing power is fully applied by pulling the
lever up 7 to 8 notches gently but firmly
(approximately 200 N [20.4 kgf, 45 lbf]). If
the parking brake lever stroke is not within
the specified range, we recommend that
you have the brake system checked and
adjusted at your SUBARU dealer.