Brake system of the car Mitsubishi Lancer 3 and 5

Brake system — general information
The brake system consists of the main brake cylinder, hydraulic booster, front disc brakes and rear wheel drum brakes. Vehicles equipped with a catalytic converter and...

Front wheel brakes — device
Vehicles with 1.3 / 1.5 liter engine from 9.88 to 3.92 Vehicles with 1.6 / 1.8L engine from 9.88 to 3.92

Removal and installation of brake shoes of forward wheels
Removing Mark the position of the rim on the wheel hub with paint. This ensures that the balanced wheel is reinstalled in its original place. Raise the front of the car...

Checking the thickness of the brake discs
Machining of brake discs is not permitted. If the grooves are deeper than 0.5 mm or if there is severe wear, the brake disc must be replaced. In this case, replace both...

Removal and installation of brake shoes of disk brakes of back wheels
Only vehicles with 16 valve engines For screwing (reverse installation) pistons require a special tool. If a special tool is not available, you can make it yourself with...

Removal and installation of a brake caliper
When replacing brake discs, the brake pads must also be replaced. Removing Mark the position of the rim on the wheel hub with paint. This ensures that the balanced wheel...

Checking the hydraulic booster
Checking the functioning of the hydraulic booster is carried out if an exceptionally large pressure force on the brake pedal is required to achieve the desired braking...

Rear wheel drum brake — device
Type 1 (6.90-3.92) 1 - Grease cap 2 - Hub nut 3 - Inner race of the outer bearing 4 - Brake drum 5 - Return spring 6 - Setting lever 7 - Setting element 8 - Lower return...

Removal and installation of brake pads / brake drums of the rear wheels
Attention: Separate parts of the brake mechanisms of the left and right wheels are different; therefore they are not interchangeable. When removing parts, lay them out...

Removal and installation of working cylinders of brakes
Removing Remove the drum brake pads. Unscrew valve -9- to bleed air. Loosen union nut -10- of brake pipe at rear of brake cylinder. Attention: brake fluid will leak out,...

Brake fluid
When handling brake fluid, please note the following: Brake fluid is poisonous. Never suck out brake fluid by mouth through a hose. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid...

Removal of air from the brake system
After each repair of the brakes, in which the system was opened, there may be air in the pipelines. In this case, air must be bled from the brake system. The presence of...

Replacement of brake pipes / brake hoses
In the brake system, which connects the wheels to the master cylinder, pipes are used along with hoses that can withstand high pressure. Attention: Install only...

Stoplight switch/brake pedal height adjustment
Examination Measure the brake pedal height. Required value A: 168 - 170 mm. Adjustment Remove the connector from the brake light switch, loosen the lock nut, and unscrew...

Hand brake — device
2 - Locknut 3 - Adjusting nut 4 - Rope equalizer 5 - Front handbrake cable 6 - Handbrake signal switch 7 - Handbrake lever 9 - Rope holder 10 - Rubber bushing 11 - Rope...

Handbrake adjustment
The handbrake adjusts automatically according to the wear of the brake pads. Therefore, adjustment is required only after replacing the handbrake lever or cable, or when...

ABS device
Some COLT/LANCER models are equipped with an electronic anti-lock braking system (ABS). Additional installation of the ABS system is not possible. Anti-lock braking...

Brake system technical data
1) With some versions, the thickness of the new block: 15.5 mm. 2) Vehicles with all-wheel drive and LANCER COMBI from 9.85: New inner diameter: 203mm; Wear limit: 205...