96 Automatic Outback has 2.2 was 2.5.  When I park  and put it in park, turn off ignition, the car moves forward a little. Why ?

A little stored energy in the driveline.

I put my parking brake on when I park my 2000 Impreza OBS.

I'm hoping that's all. The parking brake cable is stretched and doesn't work. I got new tie rods installed, I installed new CVC axles, replacing right wheel bearing. Parking brake cables next ?

Edited April 20, 20223 yr by RudyTudy
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That’s a question only you can answer @RudyTudy! 

Have you tried adjusting it? 

If just using the auto trans park setting to hold the weight of the vehicle it’s perfectly normal for the vehicle to move forward (or backwards) a little as the trans brake takes effect. It all depends on the incline you’re parked on. 

Cheers 

Bennie

4 hours ago, RudyTudy said:

Yes,as tight as is possible, no parking on incline turning toward curbs.

 

slight movement of an automatic when parking without using the parking brake is perfectly normal..  you are replacing stuff that did not necessarily need replacing. and for the record, aftermarket axles for a Subaru are garbage.

as for the parking brake, you may need new parking brake shoes and maybe a new cable, but i would bet shoes for sure. they are typically ignored by most when doing brakes because they are not a part of the normal brake system on a car with disc brakes all around, which your Outback should have.. the parking brake is located inside the rotor cap on a car with all disc brakes, typically on the rear - completely separate from the normal brakes.

Thank you for this information on the parking brakes. Found it in manual, I've tried adjusting them with no luck. I didn't know about them hiding inside the disc brakes.

You adjusted the 'star wheels' on the INside of the rear brake drums,  Like this?: https://youtu.be/foX-EIqV76s?t=814

You can also pull the center cover around the parking brake and tighten the double-nutted adjuster there, too.

 

 

Edited April 20, 20223 yr by wtdash

I always adjusted with the star wheels. Works fine. Direction for tightening is embossed on the dust shield. I THINK upwards (yes, on bith side) is tighter.

 

chock front wheels very securely, put trans in neutral,  lift rear of car onto jackstands both sides, pull p-brake handle up to first click, adjust star wheels until you can't turn the tires (or, not without  a lot of effort) - check, repeat if required but, always worked for me.

I've done both adjustments, however I didn't turn Star enough. I'm going to try again. The first time a couple months ago, I was turning and turning and I'm thinking how does this tighten cable for disc brakes ? So I  stopped. 

Thank You for informing me of my ineptitude of Subaru's technology and mechanical engineering. I'm always trying to do things fast because girlfriend's on the way.

manual says 7-8 clicks on the e-brake handle, which, i personally think is a bit much.. 3-4 would be far more realistic

and it is not necessarily "ineptitude", but it is definitely different than what most are used to, lol

honestly, after 20 plus years of owning Subarus, not sure i could go back to "American" cars

Edited April 20, 20223 yr by heartless

4 hours ago, RudyTudy said:

I've done both adjustments, however I didn't turn Star enough. I'm going to try again. The first time a couple months ago, I was turning and turning and I'm thinking how does this tighten cable for disc brakes ? So I  stopped. 

The adjuster should tighten up as it's putting pressure directly on the brake shoes,  and you'll want the tire in the air PROPERLY + SAFELY SUPPORTED, so it can be turned to find the 'sweet spot' between too much and not enough. As noted, 3-4 clicks is plenty.....and don't be one of those that yanks the living life out of the brake handle lever. :-)

 

 

15 hours ago, RudyTudy said:

The first time a couple months ago, I was turning and turning and I'm thinking how.....

i guess my question would be, were you turning it in the right direction?

to tighten, the star wheel gets turned up (counter-clockwise)

if you were turning down (clockwise) you actually loosened things up

 

On 4/21/2022 at 6:58 AM, RudyTudy said:

Thank You for informing me of my ineptitude of Subaru's technology and mechanical engineering. I'm always trying to do things fast because girlfriend's on the way.

All of us started somewhere with our mechanical knowledge so stick with it. Same goes for the girlfriend thing too, it helps if they’re into cars a bit though  

If you were being sarcastic, well played, if not, the above still stays as it is  

Cheers 

Bennie

It's all good, I went back under the 2.2 and adjusted parking brake right. Took about 10 clicks on each side. Had car off the ground using my new 3 ton jackstands from Harborfreight with safety pins ,$44.99. Way better than other two I got.

Another USMB success.