Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 3042

PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (REAR DISC BRAKE)
C: INSPECTION
1) Measure the brake disc inside diameter. If the
disc is scored or worn, replace the brake disc.
Disc inside diameter:
Standard
170 mm (6.69 in)
Service limit
171 mm (6.73 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)
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
screwdriver until brake shoe is in close contact with
disc rotor.
(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 parking brake lever stroke is set at 7 to 8
notches with operating force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44
lb).
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)
S4M0463A
PB-11
(1) Parking brake lever
(2) Lock nut
(3) Adjusting nut
PARKING BRAKE
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