2005 Saab 9-2X Owner's Manual - Page 368

18 February 2004 Maintenance and service 3. Drive the vehicle for about 220 yards (200 meters) in this condition. 4. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking brake to cool down. Repeat this procedure. 5. 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. Parking brake stroke: 7 - 8 notches / 44 lbs (196 N, 20 kg) Parking brake stroke UG7509CA A safe location and situation should be selected for break-in driving. Pulling the parking brake lever too forcefully may cause the rear wheels to lock. To avoid this, be certain to pull the lever up slowly and gently. Check the parking brake stroke according to the maintenance schedule in the "Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet". When the parking brake is properly adjusted, braking power is fully applied by pulling the lever up seven to eight notches gently but firmly (about 44 lbs [196 N, 20 kg]). If the parking brake lever stroke is not within the specified range, have the brake system checked and adjusted at your Saab dealer. 11 - CONTINUED - 11-43