Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2622

PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (REAR DISC BRAKE)
PARKING BRAKE
C: INSPECTION
1) Measure the brake disc rotor inside diameter. If
the disc is scored or worn, replace the brake disc
rotor.
Disc rotor inside diameter:
Standard
Except STi model 170 mm (6.69 in)
STi model 190 mm (7.48 in)
Service limit
Except STi model 171 mm (6.73 in)
STi model 191 mm (7.52 in)
2) Measure the lining thickness. If it exceeds the
limit, replace the shoe assembly.
Lining thickness:
Standard
3.2 mm (0.126 in)
Service limit
1.5 mm (0.059 in)
NOTE:
Replace the right and left brake shoes 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 flat tip screw-
driver until brake shoe is in close contact with disc
rotor.
(2)
(1)
(4)
(1) Adjusting screw
(2) Adjusting hole cover (rubber)
(3) Flat tip screwdriver
(4) Back plate
3) Turn back (downward) the adjusting screw 3 or 4
notches.
4) Install the adjusting hole cover to back plate.
(3)
PB-00032
PB-10
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 parking brake lever stroke is set at 7 to 8
notches with operating force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44
lb).
(1) Parking brake lever
(2) Lock nut
(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 lb)
Tightening torque (Lock nut):
5.9 N·m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 ft-lb)
PB-00005