Mitsubishi 1989 Galant, Service Manual

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SERVICE BRAKES
Service Adjustment Procedures
BRAKE LINING THICKNESS CHECK
1. Remove the brake drum.
2. Measure the wear of the brake lining at the place worn the
most.
Limit: mm in.)
Replace the shoe and lining assembly if brake lining
thickness is less than the limit and/or if it is not worn
evenly. For information concerning the procedures for
installation of the shoe and lining assembly, refer to
Caution
1. Whenever the shoe and lining assembly is replaced,
replace both and LH assemblies as a set to
prevent car from pulling to one side when braking.
2. If there is a significant difference in the. thicknesses
of the shoe and lining assemblies on the left and
right sides, check the sliding condition of the piston.
BRAKE DRUM INSIDE DIAMETER CHECK
Remove the brake drum.
Measure the inside diameter of the hub and drum at two or
more locations.
Limit: 205 mm (8.1 in.)
Replace brake drums and shoe and lining assembly when wear
exceeds the limit value or is badly
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BRAKE LINING AND BRAKE DRUM CONNECTION
CHECK
1. Remove the brake drum.
2. Remove the shoe and lining assembly. (Refer to
3.
Chalk inner surface of brake drum and rub with shoe and
lining assembly.
4. Replace shoe and lining assembly or brake drums if very
irregular contact area.
For information concerning the procedures for installation
of the shoe and lining assembly, refer to
NOTE
Clean off chalk after check.