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, auto-adjuster spring, and pressure springs.
1. Raise the car and remove the rear wheels.
2. Release the vehicle from the handbrake.
3. Remove the brake drum.
Precis and Colt, Lancer, Mirage (1988 and earlier models)
6.4a Elements of the rear drum brake (1988 and earlier Colt, Lancer, Mirage and Precis models)
1. Shield; 2. Spring; 3. Regulator; 4. Handbrake lever; 5. Brake pads; 6. Piston; 7. Wheel cylinder; 8. Pin; 9. Clamping spring; 10. Fixing spring; 11. Return spring; 12. Fastening; 13. Outlet screw; 14. Case
6.4b Before removing the brake elements, clean them with brake cleaning fluid and dry them
6.4c Remove the mount
6.4g Using thin-nose pliers, disconnect the spring from the pads
6.4e Disconnect the return spring from the shoes
6.4e Remove the pressure springs from the brake shoes
6.4g Remove brake pads and adjuster
6.4h Disconnect the handbrake cable from the handbrake lever - to do this, pull the cable sheath back and disconnect the cable from the lever
6.4i Disconnect the brake pads from each other
6.4k Remove the C-clamp from the handbrake lever axle (remove the clamp only from the side opposite the lever)
6.4l Disconnect the spring from the regulator...
6.4m...then remove the regulator tip
6.4n Disconnect the handbrake lever from the rear brake shoe - install the lever on a new shoe and secure it with a suitable clamp
6.4o Disconnect the spring from the adjusting screw
6.4p Remove the C-clip from the back of the front shoe, then remove the adjusting screw
6.4p Clean the adjusting screw and lubricate the threads with multipurpose grease - connect the adjuster to the new front shoe and secure it with the C-clamp
6.4c Apply a light coat of high temperature grease to the areas on the shield that touch the brake pads
6.4t Connect handbrake cable to handbrake lever
6.4y Install the rear shoe on the brake shield and install the clamping spring
6.4f Install the front shoe on the shield and install the clamping spring
6.4x Install the return spring
6.4c Install the retaining spring on the pads
6.4h Hook the clip spring under the shoe mount and bend it over the top of the mount (indicated by an arrow) so that it falls into the groove on the clamp
4. Check and replace the brake pads, guided by photos 6.4a, 6.4b, 6.4c, 6.4d, 6.4e, 6.4e, 6.4g, 6.4z, 6.4i, 6.4k, 6.4l, 6.4m, 6.4n, 6.4 o, 6.4p, 6.4p, 6.4s, 6.4t, 6.4u, 6.4f, 6.4x, 6.4c, 6.4h.
Precis and Colt, Lancer, Mirage (1989 release and later), Cordia/Tredia, Galant
5. Clean the brake.
6.6a Elements of the rear drum brake (Cordia/Tredia models)
1. Brake shield; 2. Return spring; 3. Spring; 4. Handbrake lever; 5. Brake shoe; 6. Brake drum; 7. Pin; 8. Spring; 9. Limiter; 10. Latch; 11. Fixing spring; 12. Adjusting lever; 13. Strut; 14. Clamping spring; 15. Fastening; 16. Pin
6.6c Disconnect the regulator spring, then remove the spring and lever (indicated by arrows)
6. Disconnect the spring from the regulator or regulator lever (depending on the model) and remove the lever and spring (6.6a, 6.6b and 6.6c).
7. Spread the pads apart and remove the regulator.
8. Remove the return spring.
9. Remove the brake shoe pressure springs.
10. Remove the front shoe from the brake shield, then disconnect the handbrake cable from the lever.
11. Clean the adjusting screw and lubricate its threads with multipurpose grease (6.4r).
12. Lubricate with a thin layer of high-temperature grease the areas on the shield that touch the brake pads (6.4s).
13. Install the handbrake lever on the new rear brake pad (6.4k).
14. Connect the cable to the handbrake lever and install the rear shoe on the guard. Install the compression spring.
15. Install the front shoe on the shield and install the hold-down spring.
16. Install the return spring on the shoes.
6.17 Check that the regulator cutouts (or spacers) got into the cutouts on the pads
17. Spread the pads apart and install the adjuster (6.17).
18. Install the governor lever and spring.
All models
6.19 The maximum permissible diameter of the brake drum is indicated on the surface of the drum
19. Before installation, check the brake drum for cracks, scratches or stains. The maximum allowable drum diameter is indicated on the drum itself (6.19).
20. Install the brake drum and adjust the rear wheel bearings.
21. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle to the ground.
22. Put the car on the handbrake and depress the brake pedal several times to adjust the position of the brake pads.