Mitsubishi L200. Manual - part 473

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

PARKING BRAKES

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(2) Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position, and 

start the engine.

(3) Repeatedly depress the brake pedal until the 

pedal stroke no longer changes with the 
engine running.

NOTE: Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly 
adjusts shoe clearance correctly.

(4) Turn the ignition switch to "OFF" position, and 

stop the engine.

CAUTION

If the parking brake pull rod stroke is below the 
standard value and the braking is too firm, the 
rear brakes may drag.

(5) Adjust with the adjusting nut so that the joint 

and the equalizer are vertical as shown in the 
figure.

(6) After adjusting the parking brake pull rod 

stroke, jack up the rear end of the vehicle, and 
then release the parking brake and turn the 
rear wheels to check that the rear brakes are 
not dragging.

PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CHECK 
<VEHICLES WITH FRONT SEPARATE 
SEAT>

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CAUTION

Do not apply grease or lubricant to the switch 
and the switch installation section to avoid mal-
function of the switch. In addition, do not use 
gloves which have grease on them.
1. Remove the rear floor console assembly (Refer to 

GROUP 52A 

− Rear Floor Console Assembly ).

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2. Check for continuity between the parking brake 

switch terminal and the switch mounting bolt.

Check condition

Normal condition

When parking brake lever is 
pulled.

Continuity exists

 

(2 

Ω or less)

When parking brake lever is 
released.

Open circuit

PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CHECK 
<VEHICLES WITH FRONT BENCH SEAT>

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CAUTION

Do not apply grease or lubricant to the switch 
and the switch installation section to avoid mal-
function of the switch. In addition, do not use 
gloves which have grease on them.
1. Remove the lower panel assembly (Refer to 

GROUP 52A 

− Instrument Panel Assembly ).

AC505761AB

2. Check for continuity between the parking brake 

switch terminal and the switch mounting nut.

Check condition

Normal condition

When parking brake pull rod 
is pulled.

Continuity exists

 

(2 

Ω or less)

When parking brake pull rod 
is released.

Open circuit

PARKING BRAKE LEVER <Vehicles with front separate seat>

PARKING BRAKES

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PARKING BRAKE LEVER <Vehicles with front separate 

seat>

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

Do not apply grease or lubricant to the switch and the switch installation section to avoid malfunction 
of the switch. In addition, do not use gloves which have grease on them.

Pre-removal Operation
Rear floor console assembly removal (Refer to GROUP 52A 
− Rear Floor Console Assembly ).

Post-installation Operation
• Parking brake lever stroke adjustment (Refer to 

P.36-4

).

• Rear floor console assembly installation (Refer to 

GROUP 52A 

− Rear Floor Console Assembly ).

AC805172 AB

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Upper view

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Removal steps 

1.

Adjuster

2.

Adjuster holder

3.

Parking brake switch connector 
connection

4.

Parking brake lever assembly 
(including parking brake switch)

5.

Parking brake switch

6.

Parking brake lever assembly

Removal steps (Continued)

PARKING BRAKE PULL ROD AND PARKING BRAKE FRONT CABLE <Vehicles with front bench seat>

PARKING BRAKES

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PARKING BRAKE PULL ROD AND PARKING BRAKE 

FRONT CABLE <Vehicles with front bench seat>

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION

Do not apply grease or lubricant to the switch and the switch installation section to avoid malfunction 
of the switch. In addition, do not use gloves which have grease on them.

Pre-removal Operation
Lower panel assembly removal (Refer to GROUP 52A 

− 

Instrument Panel Assembly ).

Post-installation Operation
• Parking brake pull rod stroke adjustment (Refer to 

P.36-

4

).

• Lower panel assembly installation (Refer to GROUP 52A 

− Instrument Panel Assembly ).

AC510141

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<RHD>

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:Ratchet of parking brake pull rod and rod groove

Removal steps 

1.

Parking brake switch

2.

Return spring

3.

Parking brake front cable 
connection (lever side)

4.

Clip

5.

Clip

6.

Pin

7.

Pin

8.

Parking brake front cable 
connection (parking brake pull rod 
side)

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Parking brake front cable 
assembly

10. Parking brake pull rod assembly

PARKING BRAKE CABLE <Vehicles with front separate seat>

PARKING BRAKES

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> PARKING BRAKE FRONT CABLE AND 
PARKING BRAKE PULL ROD ASSEMBLY CON-
NECTION

AC506381AB

Pin

Groove

Parking brake pull rod assembly

Pull the parking brake pull rod to the position shown 
in the figure. Then, fit the pin to the groove and 
remove the parking brake front cable.

PARKING BRAKE CABLE <Vehicles with front separate 

seat>

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Post-installation Operation
Parking brake lever stroke adjustment (Refer to 

P.36-4

).

AC508552AC

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