Disc & Drum: Adjustments — Subaru Forester SG (2002-2005)

Disc & Drum: Adjustments Subaru Forester SG

Adjustment

If vehicle does not stop; tighten adjusting nut of Pressure Hold Valve (PHV) cable.
If vehicle does not start properly: When the hill holder is released later than engagement of clutch pedal (engine tends to stall), loosen adjusting nut gradually until smooth starting is enabled. CAUTION: Whenever turning the adjusting nut, prevent the PHV cable from revolving. When the hill holder is released earlier than engagement of clutch pedal (vehicle slips down slightly), tighten the adjusting nut so that hill holder is released later than engagement of clutch pedal. (Scheme 1) Then, loosen adjusting nut gradually until smooth starting is enabled.
Tighten the lock nut. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-163288-S22820919132004062400000).

Remove console box lid.
Forcibly pull parking brake lever 3 to 5 times.
Adjust parking brake lever by turning adjusting nut until parking brake lever stroke is set at 7 to 8 notches with operating force of 44 lbs. (196 N).
Tighten lock nut to specification. (Scheme 2) See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-163288-S22820919132004062400000).
Install console box lid.

Remove adjusting hole cover from back plate.
Turn adjusting screw using a slot-type screwdriver until brake shoe is in close contact with disc rotor. (Scheme 3)
Turn back (downward) adjusting screw 3 or 4 notches.
Install adjusting hole cover to back plate.