2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 318

11-22 Maintenance and service Replacement of brake pad and lining you apply the brake pedal, have the brake pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. imately 22 mph (35 km/h). 2. Press the parking brake pedal SLOWLY and GENTLY. (Pressing with a force of approximately 34 lbs [150 N, 15 kg].) 3. Drive the vehicle for approximately 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 pedal. Parking brake stroke: 5 - 6 notches / 67 lbs (300 N, 30 kg) If you continue to drive despite the scraping noise from the audible brake pad wear indicator, it will result in the need for costly brake rotor repair or replacement. 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: Brake pad and lining 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. Parking brake lining A safe location and situation should be selected for break-in driving. 700040 The front disc brake and the right rear disc brake have audible wear indicators 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 Pressing the parking brake pedal too forcefully may cause the rear wheels to lock. To avoid this, be certain to press the pedal slowly and gently. 1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of approx-