Mitsubishi LANCER EVOLUTION-IV 1998, Workshop Manual, Page: 460 / 526

BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM –
Rear Brake
35A-11
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
A
A
"
PISTON BOOT / PISTON REMOVAL
Cover the outer end of the caliper body with a cloth. Blow
compressed air through the brake hose connection to remove
the piston and piston boot.
Caution
Do not send a sudden blast of air, as it causes the piston
to rush out. Send a gentle, gradual blow of compressed
air.
A
B
"
PISTON SEAL REMOVAL
(1) Remove the piston seal with a finger tip.
Caution
Do not use a flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool
to prevent the cylinder inner surface from being
damaged.
(2) Clean the piston surface and cylinder inner surface with
trichloroethylene, alcohol, or the specified brake fluid.
Brake fluid:
MITSUBISHI GENUINE DIA QUEEN BRAKE FLUID
SUPER 4
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
"
A
A
LOCK PIN / GUIDE PIN INSTALLATION
Install the guide pin and lock pin so that each head mark
matches the ID mark indicated on the caliper body as illustrated
on the left.
INSPECTION
PAD WEAR CHECK
Measure the thickness at a location that wears most of the
pad. If the thickness is less than the limit, replace the pad
assembly.
Standard value: 10.0 mm
Limit: 2.0 mm
Caution
(1) Whenever a pad is to be replaced with a new one,
be sure to replace both right and left sides as a set.
(2) If there is an excessive difference in pad thickness
noted between the right and left ones, check the
sliding mechanism.
ID mark “G”
Front
ID mark “L”