Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual - part 565
BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
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BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM
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STEP 7. Check for oil, water, etc., on the pad or lining
contact surfaces of all brakes.
Q: Is oil, water, etc., on the pad or lining contact surface?
YES : Replace the part and determine and repair source/
cause of foreign material. Recheck symptom. Then
go to Step 9.
NO : Diagnosis is complete. If condition persists, go to Step
STEP 8. Check the proportioning valve operation.
Refer to
.
Q: Is there fault?
YES : Replace the part. Then go to Step 9.
NO : Go to Step 9.
STEP 9. Recheck symptom.
Q: Is the symptom eliminated?
YES : Diagnosis is complete.
NO : Start over at step 1. If a new symptom surfaces, refer
to the symptom chart.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Increased Pedal Stroke (Reduced Pedal-to-Floor Board Clearance)
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for spongy (not firm brakes).
(1) With engine not running, depress the brake pedal
rapidly several times to deplete booster vacuum
reserve.
(2) With the brake pedal fully released, depress the
brake pedal slowly until it stops.
(3) With a measuring stick (ruler, etc.) next to the
brake pedal, depress the pedal firmly and
measure the distance the pedal traveled.
Q: Is the distance greater than 20 mm (0.8 inch)?
YES :
Bleed the brakes to remove air in the fluid
(Refer to
NO :
Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the pad or lining for wear.
Refer to
Q: Is the pad or lining thickness outside of
specifications?
YES :
Replace the part. Then go to Step 8.
NO :
Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check the vacuum hose and check valve
for damage.
Refer to
Q: Is there damage?
YES :
Replace the part. Then go to Step 8.
NO :
Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check the master cylinder function.
Refer to
Q: Is there fault?
YES :
Repair it. Then go to Step 8.
NO :
Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Check for brake fluid leaks.
Q: Is there leaks?
YES :
Check the connection for looseness,
corrosion, etc. Clean and repair as
necessary. If leaking in any tube or hose
section, replace the complete tube or hose.
Then go to Step 8.
NO <Vehicles with rear disc brake> :
Go to Step 7.
NO <Vehicles with rear drum brake> :
Go to Step