Brake system of the car Mitsubishi Colt 2 and 3

Specifications of the brake system
Brake fluid type See Chapter 1 Clearance between servo pushrod and master cylinder piston Precis (1989 and before) 0.40-0.80mm Precis (1990 and later) 0 at 500mmHg...

General description of the braking system
All vehicles covered in this manual have hydraulic brakes. The front brakes are disc and the rear brakes can be disc or drum. Hydraulic system The hydraulic system...

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) — general description
The ABS system is designed to maintain vehicle control and optimal braking when the brake pedal is pressed hard on all road surfaces. Hydraulic system The hydraulic...

Brake pads for disc brakes (front and rear) — replacement
Warning! Brake pads must be replaced on both front or rear wheels at the same time. Dust from worn brake pads contains asbestos which is hazardous to health Do not...

Disc brake caliper — removal, reassembly and installation
Removing 1. Pump out a brake liquid from a tank. 2. Raise the car and remove the wheels. Sumitomo calipers 3. Remove the brake pads from the caliper. 4. Disconnect a...

Brake disc — inspection, removal and installation
1. Raise the car and remove the wheel. 5.2 Hang the caliper on a piece of wire 2. Remove the brake caliper, pads and caliper bracket (5.2). Inspection 3. Inspect the...

Brake pads drum brakes — replacement
Attention! Brake pads must be replaced on both wheels at the same time. Attention! When replacing the brake pads, it is also recommended to replace the return spring,...

Wheel cylinder — removal, reassembly and installation
Removing 1. Raise the car and remove the wheel. 2. Remove the brake pads. 3. Clean the wheel cylinder and the area around it. 6. Remove the wheel cylinder from the brake...

The main cylinder of the brake system — removal, reassembly and installation
1. The main brake cylinder is installed in the engine compartment on the servo booster. 2. Pump out as much brake fluid as possible from the reservoir. 3. Place rags...

Pressure limiting valve — removal and installation
Removing 1. To diagnose the valve, you need to contact specialists. However, the motorist can independently remove and install the valve. 2. The pressure relief valve is...

Brake hoses and tubes — check and replace
1. About every six months, brake hoses should be inspected for cracks, wear, or other damage. 2. When replacing tubes and hoses, use only genuine replacement parts. 3....

Bleeding the brake system
Conventional brake system (without ABS) 1. If air got into the system through the reservoir or when removing the master brake cylinder, then it is necessary to bleed the...

Servo brake booster — check, removal and installation
Examination 1. Depress the brake pedal several times with the engine off and check that the brake pedal travel does not change. 2. Depress the brake pedal and start the...

Handbrake — adjustment
1. Check up a course of the lever of a manual brake. It should not rise more than 5-7 clicks. Otherwise, adjust the handbrake. 2. Remove the center console. 13.3a On...

Handbrake cables — replacement
1. Remove the center console. 2. Turn off an adjusting nut of a removed cable. 3. Raise the rear of the vehicle and remove the rear wheel. 4. Remove the brake drum and...

Stoplight switch — removal, installation and adjustment
1. Remove the bottom trim panel under the steering column. 2. The brake light switch is located on the left above the brake pedal. Disconnect the switch connector. 3....