General information about the brake system All car models covered in this manual are equipped with a hydraulic brake system with vacuum boost. Disc brakes are always installed on the front wheels, both disc and...
Brake Specifications Common parameters Type of brake fluid see chapter Settings and ongoing maintenance Gap between the sensor-switch of stoplights and an emphasis of a pedal, mm See the...
Replacement of the gauge switch of stoplights Removing 1. The brake light switch is fixed to the foot brake pedal bracket with a lock nut. 2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. If the stereo system...
Removal and installation of the main brake cylinder GTZ installation details on Diamante models 1 - GTZ assembly; 2 - Vacuum hose (with built-in control valve); 3 - Pin for fastening the split finger of the pusher rod; 4...
Foot brake pedal adjustment Pedal Height Adjustment 1.Measure the height of the pedal shoe position relative to the floor panel (excluding carpeting). If the measurement result is out of range...
Removal and installation of the valve regulator Brake fluid is one of the aggressive chemical compounds and, in contact with body panels, destroys the paintwork. Before proceeding with the procedure, cover the wings...
Removal and installation of brake lines Attention! Remember that the brake fluid drained from the tract cannot be reused! Rules for servicing the lines of the hydraulic path 1. Checking the condition of metal...
Bleeding the brake system Attention! Bleed the brake system while wearing goggles. If brake fluid accidentally gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical...
Disc brakes — general information The principle of operation of disc brake mechanisms is extremely simple: when the foot brake pedal is depressed, the brake disc, rigidly articulated with the wheel...
Assessment of the condition of the brake pads Warning! Remember that the dust produced during the operation of the brake mechanisms may contain asbestos, which is extremely harmful to human health. Never blow off...
Replacing disc brake pads The design of the front wheel disc brake of Mirage models (for Galant models up to 1993 vol. there is a similar picture) 1 - Brake hose; 2 - Sealing washers; 3 -...
Removal and installation of brake calipers Warning! Remember that the dust produced during the operation of the brake mechanisms may contain asbestos, which is extremely harmful to human health. Never blow off...
Reconditioning of disc brake caliper Note. Some models use twin-cylinder disc brake calipers. The refurbishment of such calipers is carried out in the same way as described below for single-cylinder...
Drum brakes — general information Typical drum brake design 1 - Spring fastening the shoe to the regulator lever; 2 - Upper coupling spring; 3 - Assembling the regulator; 4 - Wheel cylinder; 5 -...
Checking the condition of the brake shoes Warning! Remember that the dust produced during the operation of the brake mechanisms may contain asbestos, which is extremely harmful to human health. Never blow off...
Removal and installation of brake shoes Warning! Remember that the dust produced during the operation of the brake mechanisms may contain asbestos, which is extremely harmful to human health. Never blow off...
Adjustment of drum brakes 1. Drum brakes are adjusted automatically during vehicle operation. In addition, manual adjustment should also be made every time the brake shoes or brake assembly...
Removing and installing the parking brake cable (s) The design of the parking brake drive on Galant models manufactured in 1994÷1995, equipped with rear wheel disc brakes 1 - Assembly of the brake mechanism; 2 - Brake...
Parking brake adjustment Mirage Models Attention! On models equipped with rear wheel drum brakes, the brake shoes of the main brake must first be adjusted. 1. Check up freedom of a course of a...
Removal and installation of the hydraulic modulator Installation details of hydraulic modulator assembly on Diamante models 1 - Electrical wiring connectors; 2 - Support bracket for wiring harness; 3 - Bandage; 4 -...
Removal and installation of the ABS control unit ABS ECU location and installation details on Galant and Diamante models 1 - ECU wiring connector; 2 - ECU; 3 - Support bracket ABS ECU location and installation details...
Removal and installation of wheel sensors Installation details of the front and rear wheel speed sensors on Mirage models 1 - Retainer; 2 - Front wheel speed sensor; 3 - Sensor rotor; 4 - Rear wheel speed...
Replacing wheel sensor rotors Front sensor rotors Removing 1. Jack up the car and put it on stands. 2. Remove the corresponding wheel. 3. Remove the wheel sensor and, without disconnecting the wiring...