parking brake MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 User Guide
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Fig. 10: Exploded View Of Parking Brake Assembly (Typical With Rear
Disc Brakes - Except Diamante)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
CAUTION: Shoe-to-anchor spring must be installed correctly for proper
functioning of parking brakes.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. When installing
shoe-to-anchor spring, ensure spring is installed correctly. When
installing adjuster, install left adjuster with adjusting bolt facing
vehicle front and right adjuster with adjusting bolt facing vehicle
rear.
2) On models with ABS, ensure gap between rotor teeth and
speed sensor pole piece is 0.008-0.039" (0.20-1.00 mm).
Removal (3000GT)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel(s).
Disconnect rear speed sensor. Remove rear disc brake calipers and
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rotors. See REAR BRAKE CALIPER .
2) On FWD models, remove grease cap, hub nut and hub. On AWD
models, disconnect rear axle from companion flange at hub. Remove axle
hub nut. Using slide hammer and Hub Adapter (MB991354), remove axle
from knuckle.
3) On all models, remove adjusting wheel spring. Remove shoe
hold-down cup, spring and pin. Note how shoe-to-anchor spring is
installed, and then remove adjuster and shoe-to-anchor spring. Remove
strut and return spring. Remove clip and shoe and lining assembly.
CAUTION: Shoe-to-anchor spring must be installed correctly for proper
functioning of parking brakes.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. When installing shoe-
to-anchor spring, ensure spring is installed correctly. When
installing adjuster, install left adjuster with adjusting bolt facing
vehicle front and right adjuster with adjusting bolt facing vehicle
rear. On AWD, tighten companion flange nut to 188-217 ft. lbs. (260-
300 N.m).
REAR DISC BRAKE PADS
NOTE: Replace inner and outer pads at same time.
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels, and disconnect
parking brake cable. Remove lower lock pin bolt. Lift caliper body
upward. Using a wire, support caliper aside. Remove inner shims, anti-
squeak shim and pad assembly from support mounting. Remove pad clips.
Installation
Rotate piston to align notches in piston projection on back
of pads (if equipped). Install retaining clips, pad assembly, inner
shims and anti-squeak shim onto support mounting. Lower caliper body,
and install lock pin.
REAR BRAKE CALIPER
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Disconnect
brake hose from caliper. Cap end of brake line to prevent spillage.
Remove upper and lower caliper mounting bolts. Lift caliper body
upward. Remove caliper.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Bleed brake system. See
BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
REAR BRAKE ROTOR
Removal & Installation
Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear caliper. See
REAR BRAKE CALIPER . Remove rotor. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
REAR BRAKE DRUM & SHOES
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Remove brake
drum from hub. If drum is difficult to remove, back-off shoe adjuster
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and remove drum. Remove shoe return springs and shoe hold-down
springs. See Fig. 11.
2) Disconnect parking brake cable from lever. Remove brake
shoes and adjuster assembly. Remove parking brake lever snap ring, and
disengage lever from brake shoe.
Fig. 11: Exploded View Of Rear Drum Brake Assembly (Montero Sport
Shown, Others Similar)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply Lubriplate to
shoe-to-backing plate bosses, adjuster assembly threads and parking
brake lever pin.
2) Adjust shoes to lightly contact brake drum. See REAR BRAKE
SHOES under ADJUSTMENTS. Depress brake pedal to center shoes, and
check pedal travel. Rotate brake drum to ensure free movement.
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WHEEL CYLINDERS
Removal & Installation
Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear brake drum and shoes.
See REAR BRAKE DRUM & SHOES . Remove wheel cylinder and seal assembly.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Bleed brakes. See
BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
MASTER CYLINDER
Removal
Drain brake fluid from master cylinder. Remove sensor
connector (if equipped). Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder,
and install plugs to prevent brake fluid spillage. Remove master
cylinder from booster and separate reservoirs from housing (if
necessary).
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installation,
check and adjust clearance between back of master cylinder piston and
power brake push rod. See MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD under ADJUSTMENTS.
After installation, adjust pedal height. See BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT & FREE
PLAY under ADJUSTMENTS. Bleed brake system.
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
Removal
Remove brake master cylinder. See MASTER CYLINDER. Disconnect
vacuum hose from power brake booster. Disconnect clevis pin attaching
brake pedal to power brake booster push rod. From inside vehicle,
remove 4 nuts attaching power brake booster to firewall. Remove power
brake booster.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Install master
cylinder. Bleed brake system if necessary.
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE
NOTE: To test check valve before removal, see POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
under TESTING.
Removal & Installation
Remove vacuum hose with check valve from power brake booster.
Loosen hose clamp(s) and remove check valve from hose on Mirage and
Summit. On all models, coat end(s) of check valve with sealant before
installation. Install valve with arrow (identification mark) pointing
toward intake manifold. Install and secure hose clamp(s).
REAR AXLE BEARINGS & OIL SEAL
Removal (Montero & Montero Sport)
1) With disc or drum removed, disconnect brake line from
caliper or wheel cylinder. Disconnect parking brake cable end, and
remove cable attaching bolts. Remove brake backing plate, bearing case
and axle shaft as an assembly. If axle shaft binds, use slide hammer
and puller to remove.
2) Remove shims, "O" ring and snap ring. Retain shims for
installation. Secure axle shaft assembly in a vise, and remove one
retainer bolt from backing plate. Push bearing case completely to side
of dust cover. Place adhesive tape around edge of bearing case at
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Disc Thickness (Minimum)
Front ................................................. .88 (22.4)\
Rear ................................................... .33 (8.4)\
Drum Inside Diameter (Maximum) ........................... 9.1 (231\
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Hub End Play ............................................ .002 (.05)\
Master Cylinder Inside Diameter
With ABS .............................................. 1.0 (25.4)\
Without ABS ........................................... .93 (23.8)\
Pad Lining Thickness (Minimum) ........................... .08 (2.0\
)
Shoe Lining Thickness (Minimum) ......................... .039 (1.0\
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Wheel Cylinder Inside Diameter ......................... .750 (19.1)\
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BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS (GALANT) \
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Application In. (mm)\
Booster Pushrod Clearance
Single Booster ............................... .024-.031 (.60-.80)\
Tandem Booster ............................... .016-.024 (.40-.60)\
Disc Runout ............................................. .003 (.08)\
Disc Thickness (Minimum) ................................ .88 (22.4\
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Drum Inside Diameter (Maximum) ........................... 9.1 (231\
)
Hub End Play ............................................ .002 (.05)\
Master Cylinder Inside Diameter ......................... 1.0 (25.4)\
Pad Lining Thickness (Minimum) ........................... .08 (2.0\
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Shoe Lining Thickness (Minimum) ......................... .039 (1.0\
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Wheel Cylinder Inside Diameter ......................... .750 (19.1)\
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BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS (MIRAGE) \
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Application In. (mm)\
Booster Pushrod Clearance ...................... .026-.033 (.65-.85)\
Disc Runout ........................................... .006 (.0024)\
Disc Thickness (Minimum) ................................ .65 (16.4\
)
Drum Inside Diameter (Maximum) ........................... 8.1 (206\
)
Hub End Play ............................................ .002 (.05)\
Master Cylinder Inside Diameter ........................ .87 (22.22)\
Pad Lining Thickness (Minimum) ........................... .08 (2.0\
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Shoe Lining Thickness (Minimum) ......................... .039 (1.0\
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Wheel Cylinder Inside Diameter ......................... .750 (19.1)\
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BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS (MONTERO) \
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Application In. (mm)\
Booster Pushrod Clearance ...................... .026-.035 (.65-.90)\
Disc Runout
Front ................................................. .004 (.10)\
Rear .................................................. .003 (.08)\
Disc Thickness (Minimum)
Front ................................................. 1.0 (25.4)\
Rear .................................................. .65 (16.4)\
Hub End Play ........................................... .0098 (.25)\
Master Cylinder Inside Diameter ........................ .937 (23.8)\
Pad Lining Thickness (Minimum)
Front ................................................. 1.08 (2.0)\
Rear ........................................................ (1)
Parking Brake Drum Diameter (Maximum) .................. 7.795 (198\
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