Mitsubishi 3000GT 1991, Service Manual

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SERVICE BRAKES
Service Adjustment Procedures
4. Remove the following parts from caliper support.
Outer shim
Pad assembly
Pad wear indicator assembly
Clip
Inner shim A
Inner shim B
5. Measure hub torque with pad removed to measure brake
drag torque after pad installation.
On vehicles with VCU-equipped LSD, disengage the drive
shaft and companion flange.
NOTE
Secure the disc to the hub with wheel nuts.
6. Securely attach the pad clip to the caliper support.
Caution
Do not deposit
or other dirt on pad or brake disc
friction surfaces.
7. Clean the piston and then push the piston into the cylinder.
8. With care not to allow the piston boot to be wedged, lower
the caliper assembly and fit the lock pin.
9. Check brake drag torque as follows.
Start engine and hold brake pedal down for 5 seconds.
[Approx. 200 N (44
(2) Stop engine.
(3) Turn brake disc forward
times.
(4) Check brake drag torque with spring scale.
If the difference between brake drag torque and hub torque
exceeds the standard value, disassemble piston and clean
piston. Check for corrosion or worn piston seal, and check
the sliding condition of the lock pin sleeve and guide pin
sleeve.
Standard value: 70 N (15.4
Nm (3 or less