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Basic Brake System: Removal & Installation Mitsubishi Outlander III

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTIONDo not apply grease or lubricant to the switch and the switch installation section to avoid malfunction of the switch. In addition, do not use gloves which have grease on them.

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Scheme 17

<< A >> BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

From the engine compartment side, remove the brake pedal assembly while pulling the brake booster.

CAUTIONDo not touch the push rod in the brake booster because it is already adjusted.

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Scheme 18

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Scheme 19: < VACUUM HOSE AND VACUUM PIPE >
Scheme 19: < VACUUM HOSE AND VACUUM PIPE >

>> A << VACUUM HOSE INSTALLATION

Align the mark as shown in the illustration to assemble the vacuum hose.

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Scheme 20: >> A << VACUUM HOSE INSTALLATION
Scheme 20: >> A << VACUUM HOSE INSTALLATION

<< A >> PISTON BOOT/PISTON REMOVAL

CAUTIONBlow air gradually to remove the pistons. The pistons will rush out if a force of air is applied suddenly.

Cover the caliper body outer side with a cloth or similar materials. Blow compressed air through the brake hose installation area to remove the piston and piston boot.

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Scheme 21

<< B >> PISTON SEAL REMOVAL

CAUTIONDo not use a flat-tipped screwdriver to remove the piston seal. This may damage the inner side of the cylinder.

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  1. Remove the piston seal with your finger tip.
  2. Clean the piston surface and cylinder inner face with alcohol or specified brake fluid. Brake fluid: DOT3 or DOT4

>>A<< BRAKE HOSE INSTALLATION

  1. Pass the brake hose through the hole in the bracket.
  2. Install the brake hose to the brake caliper.
  3. Install the brake hose at the two fixing points.
  4. Twist the brake hose toward the lesser torsion between the brake hose and bracket as shown in the figure, and fix it to the body-side bracket with a clip.

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Scheme 23: DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Scheme 23: DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Disassembly Steps
1. Flange bolt7. Guide pin13. Piston seal
2. Caliper support8. Bushing14. Spring
3. Brake pad assembly9. Lock pin15. Bleeder cap
4. Brake pad and wear indicator assembly10. Pin boot16. Bleed screw
5. Shim11. Piston17. Caliper body
6. Clip12. Piston boot

CALL-OUT FOR REAR BRAKES

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Scheme 24: LUBRICATION POINTS
Scheme 24: LUBRICATION POINTS

Required Special Tools

  1. MB991621: Piston driver

< > PISTON REMOVAL

Use the special tool, rear disc brake piston driver (MB991621) to turn the piston as shown, and remove it from the caliper body.

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Scheme 25: < > PISTON REMOVAL
Scheme 25: < > PISTON REMOVAL

>>A<< PISTON INSTALLATION

  1. Use the special tool, rear disc brake piston driver (MB991621) as shown to turn the piston and install to the caliper body.
  2. Set as shown so that the protrusion on the pad assembly rear face is engaged in the piston stopper groove.

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