Mitsubishi L200. Manual - part 418

FRONT DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY

BASIC BRAKE

35A-36

<<A>> PISTON BOOT/PISTON REMOVAL

ACX00697

CAUTION

Blow air little by little to remove the piston. The 
piston will rush out if a force of air is applied sud-
denly.
Place a piece of wood, etc. against the caliper body 
as shown. Blow compressed air through the brake 
hose to remove the piston boot and piston.

<<B>> PISTON SEAL REMOVAL

CAUTION

Do not use a flat-tipped screwdriver or similar 
tool to remove piston seal. These may damage 
the inner side of the cylinder.

ACX00689

1. Remove the piston seal with your finger tip.
2. Clean the piston surface and inner cylinder with 

alcohol or brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4.

INSPECTION

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BRAKE PAD WEAR INSPECTION

CAUTION

• When replacing, replace both brake pad 

assembly (right and left) as a set.

•

ACX00690

If there is a significant difference in thickness 
between the brake pads at right and left, 
check the sliding area of the brake caliper.

Measure the brake pad thickness at the most worn 
area. If the brake pad thickness is less than the limit 
value, replace the brake pad.

Standard value: 9.5 mm
Limit: 1.5 mm

REAR DRUM BRAKE

BASIC BRAKE

35A-37

REAR DRUM BRAKE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2WD 
(except High rider)>

M1351007500933

Pre-removal Operation
• Loosening the parking brake cable adjusting nut (Refer to 

GROUP 36 

− On-vehicle Service, Parking Brake Lever 

Stroke Check and Adjustment ).

• Brake fluid draining

Post-installation Operation
• Brake fluid filling and air bleeding (Refer to 

P.35A-10

).

• Parking brake lever stroke adjustment (Refer to GROUP 

36 

− On-vehicle Service, Parking Brake Lever Stroke 

Check and Adjustment ).<Vehicles with front separate 

seat>

• Parking brake pull rod stroke adjustment (Refer to 

GROUP 36 

− On-vehicle Service, Parking Brake Pull Rod 

Stroke Adjustment ).<Vehicles with front bench seat>

AC805312AC

17

13

10

1

8

9

3

20

15 ± 2 N·m

20

9

11

4

5

5

5

11

14

15

12

16

19

18

4

4

2

6

6

5

12

7

19.2 ± 1.4 N·m

Specified grease: Hyrex No.2 or equivalent

Removal steps 

1. Brake drum
2. Shoe-to-shoe spring
3. Retainer spring
4. Auto adjuster assembly
5. Shoe hold-down cup
6. Shoe hold-down spring
7. Shoe hold-down pin
8. Shoe-to-lever spring
9. Shoe and lining assembly
10. Parking brake cable connection
11. Shoe and lever assembly
12. Adjuster lever

<<

A

>> >>

B

<< 13. Retainer

>>

A

<< 14. Wave washer

15. Parking lever
16. Shoe and lining assembly
17. Brake pipe connection
18. Plug
19. Wheel cylinder assembly
20. Backing plate (Refer to GROUP 27 

− 

Axle Shaft Assembly ).

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

Removal steps (Continued)

REAR DRUM BRAKE

BASIC BRAKE

35A-38

<<A>> RETAINER REMOVAL

AC000924AF

Pin of shoe assembly

Retainer

Use a flat-tipped screwdriver or a similar tool to open 
up the retainer joint. Then remove the retainer.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< WAVE WASHER INSTALLATION

AC006291AE

Shoe and lining assembly

Pin

Adjuster lever

Retainer

Parking lever

Wave washer

Install the wave washer in the direction shown in the 
illustration.

>>B<< RETAINER INSTALLATION

AC000926

Pin of shoe assembly

Retainer

AH

Use pliers or a similar tool to close the retainer end 
onto the pin.

REAR DRUM BRAKE

BASIC BRAKE

35A-39

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2WD 
(High rider), 4WD>

M1351007500944

Pre-removal Operation
• Loosening the parking brake cable adjusting nut (Refer to 

GROUP 36 

− On-vehicle Service, Parking Brake Lever 

Stroke Check and Adjustment ).

• Brake fluid draining

Post-installation Operation
• Brake fluid filling and air bleeding (Refer to 

P.35A-10

).

• Parking brake lever stroke adjustment (Refer to GROUP 

36 

− On-vehicle Service, Parking Brake Lever Stroke 

Check and Adjustment ).<Vehicles with front separate 

seat>

• Parking brake pull rod stroke adjustment (Refer to 

GROUP 36 

− On-vehicle Service, Parking Brake Pull Rod 

Stroke Adjustment ).<Vehicles with front bench seat>

AC900191

18

13

Specified grease: Cosmo rubber grease or equivalent

Specified grease: Solvest 842M or Molycort 44MA or 
                               equivalent

1

AB

6

9

10

4 3

7

2

15 ± 2 N·m

21

10

12

4

8

19

5

11

6

8

12

14

16

15

17

20

21

8

15.7 ± 2 N·m

Removal steps 

1. Brake drum
2. Shoe lever spring
3. Snap ring
4. Adjuster lever
5. Anchor spring
6. Shoe hold-down spring
7. Shoe hold-down pin
8. Auto adjuster assembly
9. Piston spring
10. Shoe and lining assembly
11. Parking brake cable connection
12. Shoe and lever assembly

<<

A

>> >>

B

<< 13. Retainer

>>

A

<< 14. Wave washer

15. Pin
16. Parking brake lever
17. Shoe and lining assembly
18. Brake pipe connection
19. Plug
20. Wheel cylinder assembly
21. Backing plate (Refer to GROUP 27 

− 

Axle Shaft Assembly ).

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

Removal steps (Continued)