Replacement of brake pad and lining
The disc brakes have audible wear in- dicators on the brake pads. If the brake pads wear close to their service limit, the wear indicator makes a very audible scraping noise when the brake pedal is applied.
If you hear this scraping noise each time you apply the brake pedal, have the brake pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
11-20 Maintenance and service/Parking brake stroke
Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking brake to cool down. Repeat this proce- dure.
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.
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings
When replacing the brake pad or lining, use only genuine SUBARU parts. After replacement, the new parts must be broken in as follows.
While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph (50 to 65 km/h), step on the brake pedal lightly. Repeat this five or more times.
Drive the vehicle at a speed of approxi- mately 22 mph (35 km/h).
With the parking brake release button pushed in, pull the parking brake lever SLOWLY and GENTLY (pulling with a force of approximately 33.7 lbf [150 N,
15.3 kgf]).
Drive the vehicle for approximately 220 yards (200 meters) in this condition.
Parking brake stroke:
7 – 8 notches / 45 lbf (200 N, 20.4 kgf)
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