Outback F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2006)
Parking Brake Shoe: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENT
SHOE CLEARANCE
1. Return the parking brake lever fully.
2. Remove the adjusting hole cover from back plate.
3. Turn the adjusting screw using a flat tip screw driver until the brake shoe is in close contact with disc rotor.
4. Turn back (downward) the adjusting screw 3 to 4 notches.
CAUTION: Check there is no brake drag.
5. Install the adjusting hole cover to back plate.
6. Adjust the parking lever stroke.
LEVER STROKE
1. Adjust the shoe clearance before lever stroke adjustment.
2. Remove the parking lever cover.
3. Operate the parking brake lever 3 to 4 times.
4. Turn the adjusting nut until lever stroke is at the specification.
Lever stroke: 5 to 6 notches when pulled with a force of 200 N (20.4 kgf, 45 lbs.)
5. Check there is no brake drag.
6. Install the parking lever cover.
