Mitsubishi 3000GT 1991, Service Manual

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SERVICE BRAKES
Service Adjustment Procedures
BRAKE LINING THICKNESS CHECK
1.
Remove the rear brake assembly, and support it by a wire,
etc.
2. Remove the brake disc.
3. Measure the wear of the brake lining at the place worn the
most.
Standard value: 2.8 mm in.)
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.
Caution
Whenever the shoe and lining assembly is replaced,
replace both RH and LH assemblies as a set to prevent
car from pulling to one side when braking.
BRAKE DRUM INSIDE DIAMETER CHECK
1. Remove the rear brake assembly, and support it by a wire,
etc.
2. Remove the brake disc.
3. Measure the inside diameter of the hub and drum at two or
more locations.
Standard value: 168.0 mm (6.6 in.)
Limit: 169.0 mm (6.7 in.)
Replace brake drums and shoe and lining assembly when
wear exceeds the limit value or is badly
BRAKE LINING AND BRAKE DRUM CONNECTION
CHECK
1.
Remove the rear brake assembly, and support it by a wire,
etc.
2. Remove the brake disc.
3. Remove the shoe and lining assembly.
4. Chalk inner surface of brake disc and rub with shoe and
lining assembly.
5. Replace shoe and lining assembly or brake disc if very
irregular contact area.
NOTE
Clean off chalk after check.
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