Parking Brake - Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES

19.Parking Brake

A: INSPECTION
Inspect the brake linings and disc rotor of both
sides of the rear brake at the same time by remov-
ing disc rotor.
1) Inspect the brake shoes for damage or deforma-
tion and check the brake linings for wear.
NOTE:
Always replace both primary and secondary brake
shoes for the left and right wheels at the same time.
Thickness of brake lining (except for back met-
al):
Standard value: 3.2 mm (0.126 in)
Wear limit: 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
(A)
(B)
(A) Forward
(B) Brake shoe (Primary side)
(C) Brake shoe (Secondary side)
2) Check the inside of disk rotor for wear, dents or
other damage. If the inside surface of dick rotor is
streaked, correct the surface with emery cloth
(#200 or more). If it is unevenly worn or tapered,
correct or replace it.
Brake drum inside diameter:
Standard value: 170 mm (6.69 in)
Wear limit: 171 mm (6.73 in)
(B)
(A) Inside diameter
(B) Disc
3) If the deformation or wear of back plate, shoe,
etc. is noticeable, replace them.
Parking Brake
(C)
PM-00054
(A)
PM-00055
4) When the shoe return spring tension is exces-
sively weakened, replace it.
B: ADJUSTMENT
For rear disc brake, adjust the parking brake after
bleeding air.
1) Remove the rear cover (rubber) installed at back
plate.
2) Turn the adjuster toward arrow mark (upward)
until it is locked slightly, by using flat-tip screwdriver
as shown in the illustration.
(A)
(A) Adjuster
(B) Cover (rubber)
(C) Back plate
3) Turn back (downward) the adjuster 3 to 4 notch-
es.
4) Install the cover (rubber) in original position cor-
rectly.
PM-34
(B)
(C)
PM-00056