Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual - part 574

REAR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY

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BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM

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3. BUSHING
4. CALIPER SUPPORT, PAD, CLIP 

AND SHIM ASSEMBLY

12. PAD AND WEAR INDICATOR 

ASSEMBLY

13. INNER SHIM B
14. INNER SHIM A
15. PAD ASSEMBLY
16. OUTER SHIM
17. CLIP

PAD ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY 
STEPS (Continued)

REAR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY

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BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM

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LUBRICATION POINTS

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

When disassembling the disc brakes, disassemble both sides 
(left and right) as a set.

AC000921

PISTON
SEAL

GREASE: REPAIR KIT GREASE

GREASE: REPAIR KIT GREASE

INNER SHIM A

INNER SHIM B

PAD AND WEAR
INDICATOR
ASSEMBLY

AC

GREASE: BRAKE GREASE J310, NLGI NO.1

THE PISTON SEAL INSIDE THE SEAL AND
BOOT KIT IS COATED WITH A SPECIAL
GREASE. DO NOT WIPE THIS GREASE OFF.

BRAKE FLUID:  DOT 3 OR DOT 4

!   CAUTION

REAR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY

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BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM

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<<A>> PISTON BOOT/PISTON REMOVAL

CAUTION

Blow air little by little to remove the piston. The piston will 
rush out if a force of air is applied suddenly.
Place a piece of wood, etc. against the caliper body as shown. 
Blow compressed air through the brake hose connection hole 
to remove the piston boot and piston.

<<B>> PISTON SEAL REMOVAL

CAUTION

Do not use a flat-tipped screwdriver or similar tool to 
remove piston seal. These may damage the inner side of 
the cylinder.
1. Remove the piston seal with your finger tip.

2. Clean piston surface and inner cylinder with alcohol, or 

brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4.

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

>>A<< LOCK PIN/GUIDE PIN INSTALLATION
Install the guide pin as illustrated that each head mark of the 
guide pin and the lock pin matches the indication mark ("G" or 
"L") located on the caliper body.

INSPECTION

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•

Check the cylinder for wear, damage or rust.

•

Check the piston surface for wear, damage or rust.

•

Check the caliper body or sleeve for wear.

•

Check the pad for damage or adhesion of grease, check the 
backing metal for damage.

ACX00697

ACX00689

AC000922AB

LOCK PIN

"L"

FRONT

GUIDE PIN

"G"

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BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM

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PAD WEAR CHECK

WARNING

•

Always replace both brake pads on each wheel as 
a set (both front wheels or both rear wheels). 
Failure to do so will result in uneven braking, 
which may cause unreliable brake operation.

•

If there is significant difference in the thickness of 
the pads on the left and right sides, check the 
sliding condition of the piston, lock pin and guide 
pin.

Measure thickness at the thinnest and most worn area of the 
pad. Replace the pad assembly if pad thickness is less than the 
limit value.

Standard value: 10 mm (0.39 inch)
Minimum limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch)

ACX00690AB