The hydraulic braking system is divided into two circuits acting diagonally. Namely, one of the circuits acts on the front right / rear left, and the other circuit - on the front left / rear right wheel. Due to this, in case of failure of one of the circuits, for example, in case of loss of tightness, the car can be braked by one front and diagonally opposite rear wheel. When the brake pedal is depressed, pressure is created in the tandem brake master cylinder, acting on both brake circuits. The brake force regulator located on the bottom of the car, which reacts to the loading of the car, prevents the rear wheels from locking during heavy braking.
The brake fluid reservoir is located above the master brake cylinder in the engine compartment. The reservoir supplies brake fluid to the entire brake system. The hydraulic booster takes vacuum from the engine. If necessary, this pressure increases the force on the brake pads from pressing the pedal.
Disc brakes are equipped with so-called brake calipers. With this design, only one piston is required to press both brake pads against the brake disc.
The handbrake acts through the cables on the brake pads of the rear wheels.
Brake pads disc, as well as drum brakes are self-aligning; initial installation of pads is required only after repair, when the brake system was disassembled.
When cleaning the brake system, brake dust is released. This dust can lead to health problems. Therefore, when cleaning, make sure that brake dust is not inhaled.
It is recommended to use MITSUBISHI brake pads.
Work on the brake system requires exceptional cleanliness and precision. In the absence of experience, work should be carried out at a service station.
Note: On wet roads, apply the brake from time to time to free the rims from foreign objects. While centrifugal force will shed water off the brake discs while driving, they still leave a thin film of silicones, rubber waste, grease and other contaminants that reduce braking performance.
After installing new brake pads, they should run in. Unnecessary hard braking during the first 200 km should be avoided.