Mitsubishi 3000GT 1991, Service Manual

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SERVICE BRAKES
Front Disc Brake
SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
2. REMOVAL OF PAD PIN
Holding the cross spring with hand, remove the pad pin.
4. REMOVAL OF PAD ASSEMBLY
Using a screwdriver, remove the pad assembly.
11. REMOVAL OF PISTONS
Install a wood block as shown and send compressed air
through the port, to which brake hose is attached, to
remove the pistons.
At this time, make sure that the four pistons come out
evenly.
Caution
Be careful not to get your fingers to be pinched.
2. Use care not to let the brake fluid splash.
12. REMOVAL OF PISTON SEAL
Remove the piston seal.
Caution
Do not damage the cylinder inner surface.
Clean the piston surfaces and cylinder inner surfaces
with trichloroethylene, alcohol, or the specified brake
fluid.
Specified brake fluid: Conforming to DOT3
INSPECTION
INSPECTION OF PAD WEAR
Measure the thickness of the pad at a point which wears most.
Replace the pad assembly if the measurement is less than the
limit.
Standard value: 10.0 mm in.)
Limit: 2.0 mm in.)
Caution
Whenever the pad is to be replaced, replace the pads on
the right and left wheels as a set.
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