Forester S F4-2.5L DOHC (1998)
3) Adjust parking brake lever by turning adjuster until parking brake lever stroke is set at 7 to 8 notches with operating force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb).
4) Tighten lock nut.
Lever stroke:
7 to 8 notches when pulled with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
Tightening torque (Lock nut):
5.9 ± 1.5 Nm (0.60 ± 0.15 kg-m, 4.3 ± 1.1 ft. lbs.)
5) Install console cover.