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Removal & Installation (3000GT AWD)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove
clip, brake pad retaining pins and spring. See Fig. 17. Remove shims
and pads from caliper. Keep track of location of shims for reassembly.
2) Compress caliper pistons fully in bores. Install shims on
brake pads. Install brake pads. Install spring clip, pad retaining
pins and clip. Start engine and depress brake pedal several times to
expand caliper piston. Check brake fluid level.
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove hose
clip from brake hose mount (if equipped). Disconnect brake hose from
caliper. Remove upper and lower caliper-to-steering knuckle 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 .
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR
Removal & Installation (Except Montero & Montero Sport)
Raise vehicle, and remove wheel(s). Remove caliper. See
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER . Slide rotor off hub. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
Removal (Montero & Montero Sport)
Raise and support vehicle. Remove brake caliper. See
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER . On 4WD, remove Remove bearing grease cap, snap
ring, shim, 6 bolts and drive flange from axle shaft. On 2WD remove 6
bolts and hub cover. Remove screw(s) from lock washer. Remove lock
washer. Remove lock nut using Lock Nut Wrench (MB990954). Remove hub
assembly. Place match marks on rotor and hub. Remove rotor from front
hub.
Installation
1) Install rotor on hub. Service wheel bearings and seals as
necessary. Install front hub assembly. Install lock nut, and tighten
it to 119 ft. lbs. (165 N.m). Loosen lock nut, and retighten it to 18
ft. lbs. (24 N.m). Loosen lock nut 30-40 degrees. Install lock washer
and screw(s).
2) On 2WD, reverse removal procedure for remaining
components. On 4WD, install drive flange, shim and snap ring. Using
feeler gauge, check axle shaft-to-hub clearance. Clearance should be
0.016-0.028" (0.41-0.71 mm). Use appropriate shim to obtain correct
clearance. Shim is located behind snap ring on end of axle shaft.
Recheck clearance if necessary. Install remaining components.
PARKING BRAKE SHOES
Removal & Installation (Diamante)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Remove rear
disc brake caliper and rotor. If rotor removal is difficult, rotate
rotor until hole in rotor is upward. Back-off brake shoe adjustment
with a flat blade screwdriver through hole in rotor.
2) Disconnect rear speed sensor. See Fig. 9. Remove 4 bolts
and hub. Remove screw and shoe hold-down spring. Remove shoe. To
install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust brake shoe by turning
adjuster star wheel.
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Removal (Eclipse, Montero & Montero Sport)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Disconnect
rear speed sensor (if equipped). Remove rear disc brake calipers and
rotors. See REAR BRAKE CALIPER .
2) Remove adjuster spring. Remove shoe hold-down cup, spring
and pin. See Fig. 10. 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.
Fig. 9: Exploded View Of Parking Brake Assembly (Diamante)
Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.
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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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cavity and contact surfaces. Install oil seal using seal driver. Press
new oil seal into bearing case until it is flush with face of bearing
case. Install backing plate and bearing case.
2) Apply grease to external surfaces of bearing outer race.
Press bearing outer race into bearing case. Install rear brake
assembly and bearing case. Pack bearing case and axle threads with
grease. Install new retainer ring and snap ring.
3) Using a feeler gauge, measure clearance between snap ring
and new retainer ring. Clearance should be less than 0.0065" (0.165
mm). If clearance exceeds specification, install a new selective snap
ring to bring clearance to specification. See SNAP RING THICKNESS
SPECIFICATION table.
SNAP RING THICKNESS SPECIFICATION
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0.060 (1.52) ................................................... Red\
0.067 (1.70) ................................................ Purple\
0.073 (1.85) .................................................. Blue\
0.079 (2.01) ................................................ Yellow\
0.085 (2.16) ............................................... Neutral\
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4) Check condition of oil seal and replace as necessary.
Install axle shaft assembly into axle housing. Tighten bearing
retainer bolts to 65 ft. lbs (15 N.m.). To complete installation,
reverse removal procedure.
REAR AXLE HUB BEARINGS
NOTE: Rear hub bearings are not serviceable on FWD models.
Removal & Installation (FWD Models)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Remove wheel
speed sensor (if equipped). On models with drum brakes, remove brake
drum and shoes. See REAR BRAKE DRUM & SHOES .
2) On models with disc brakes, remove caliper and rotor. On
all models, remove hub bolts or spindle nut and hub assembly. To
install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten hub bolts or spindle nut
to specification. See HUB TIGHTENING TORQUE table. Rotate brake drum
or disc to ensure free movement.
NOTE: Rear hub bearings are not serviceable on Eclipse AWD models.
Removal & Installation (Eclipse AWD)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Remove wheel
speed sensor (if equipped). On models with drum brakes, remove brake
drum and shoes. See REAR BRAKE DRUM & SHOES .
2) On models with disc brakes, remove caliper and rotor. On
all models, remove axle nut. Remove 4 hub bolts and hub assembly. To
install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten hub bolts to
specification. See HUB TIGHTENING TORQUE table. Rotate brake drum or
disc to ensure free movement.
HUB TIGHTENING TORQUE
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Hub Mounting Bolts ................................... 54-65 (74-85)\
Spindle Nut
Mirage ................................................. 127 (172)\
3000GT FWD ............................................. 170 (230)\
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![MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Workshop Manual Fig. 18: Exploded View Of Master Cylinder (Typical)
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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Fig. 18: Exploded View Of Master Cylinder (Typical)
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Brake Line Flare Nuts ...................................... 11 (15)\
Caliper Guide & Lock Pin Bolt
Front .................................................... 54 (73)\
Rear ..................................................... 24 (32)\
Caliper Mounting Bolts
Front .................................................... 66 (90)\
Rear ............................................... 36-43 (49-59)\
Rear Hub-To-Knuckle Bolts ............................ 55-65 (74-88)\
Wheel Lug Nut ....................................... 67-81 (90-110)\
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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Brake Line Flare Nuts ...................................... 11 (15)\
Caliper Guide & Lock Pin Bolt .............................. 54 (73)\
Caliper Mounting Bolts ..................................... 66 (90)\
Rear Hub-To-Knuckle Nut .................................... 60 (81)\
Wheel Lug Nut ..................................... 89-103 (120-140)\
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Master Cylinder Mounting Nut .............................. 115 (13)\
Bleeder Screw ............................................... 71 (8)\
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Wheel Cylinder Bolt ........................................ 89 (10)\
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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Brake Line Flare Nuts ...................................... 11 (15)\
Caliper Guide & Lock Pin Bolt .............................. 54 (73)\
Caliper Mounting Bolts ..................................... 66 (90)\
Rear Hub-To-Knuckle Nut .................................... 60 (81)\
Wheel Lug Nut ....................................... 67-81 (90-110)\
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Master Cylinder Mounting Booster Nut ...................... 115 (13)\
Bleeder Screw ............................................... 71 (8)\
Wheel Cylinder Bolt ........................................ 89 (10)\
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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Brake Line Flare Nuts ...................................... 11 (15)\
Caliper Guide Pin Bolt ..................................... 36 (49)\
Caliper Lock Pin Bolt ................................ 61-69 (83-93)\
Caliper Mounting Bolts .............................. 66-81 (90-110)\
Rear Wheel Bearing Nut ................................... 127 (172)\
Wheel Lug Nut ....................................... 67-81 (90-110)\
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Master Cylinder Mounting Booster Nut ...................... 115 (13)\
Bleeder Screw ............................................... 71 (8)\
Wheel Cylinder Bolt ........................................ 89 (10)\
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (MONTERO) \
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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Brake Line Flare Nuts ...................................... 11 (15)\
Caliper Guide & Lock Pin Bolt
Front .................................................... 54 (73)\
Rear ..................................................... 32 (44)\
Caliper Mounting Bolt ...................................... 65 (88)\
Wheel Lug Nut ....................................... 72-87 (98-118)\
Rear Axle Bearing Retainer Nut ................... 145-173 (196-235)\
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Master Cylinder Mounting Nut .............................. 115 (13)\
Bleeder Screw ............................................... 71 (8)\
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Brake Line Flare Nuts ...................................... 11 (15)\
Caliper Guide & Lock Pin Bolt (Front) ...................... 54 (73\
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Caliper Mounting Bolt
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![MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Workshop Manual Front .................................................... 66 (90)\
Rear .................................................... 94 (127)\
Wheel Lug Nut
15x6" Wheel .........................](/img/19/57333/w960_57333-242.png "MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1998 Workshop Manual Front .................................................... 66 (90)\
Rear .................................................... 94 (127)\
Wheel Lug Nut
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Front .................................................... 66 (90)\
Rear .................................................... 94 (127)\
Wheel Lug Nut
15x6" Wheel ..................................... 87-101 (118-137)\
15x7" Wheel ....................................... 72-86 (98-117)\
Rear Axle Bearing Retainer Nut ................... 145-173 (196-235)\
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Master Cylinder Mounting Nut .............................. 115 (13)\
Bleeder Screw ............................................... 71 (8)\
Wheel Cylinder Nut ......................................... 89 (10)\
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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Brake Line Flare Nuts ...................................... 11 (15)\
Caliper Guide & Lock Pin Bolt (FWD)
Front .................................................... 54 (73)\
Rear ..................................................... 20 (27)\
Caliper Mounting Bolts
Front .................................................... 66 (90)\
Rear ............................................... 36-43 (49-59)\
Front Axle Shaft Nut ..................................... 166 (230)\
Rear Wheel Bearing Nut
AWD ............................................ 192-221 (260-300)\
FWD .................................................... 170 (230)\
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Master Cylinder Mounting Nut ............................... 84 (10)\
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BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
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Application In. (mm)\
Booster Pushrod Clearance ...................... .016-.024 (.40-.60)\
Disc Runout ............................................. .003 (.08)\
Disc Thickness (Minimum)
Front ................................................. .88 (22.4)\
Rear ................................................... .33 (8.4)\
Hub End Play ............................................ .002 (.05)\
Master Cylinder Inside Diameter ......................... 1.0 (25.4)\
Pad Lining Thickness (Minimum)
Front ................................................. 1.08 (2.0)\
Rear .................................................. 1.04 (1.0)\
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Application In. (mm)\
Booster Pushrod Clearance ...................... .023-.033 (.65-.85)\
Disc Runout ............................................. .003 (.08)\
Disc Diameter
AWD .................................................... 9.0 (228)\
Except AWD ............................................. 8.0 (204)\