Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual - part 575

REAR DRUM BRAKE

TSB Revision

BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM

35A-49

R EA R  D R U M  B R A K E

REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOE

M1351007500063

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal Operation

•

Loosening the Parking Brake Cable Adjusting Nut.

•

Brake Fluid Draining

Post-installation Operation

•

Brake Fluid Filling and Air Bleeding (Refer to 

P.35A-22

.)

•

Parking Brake Lever Stroke Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 
36, On-vehicle Service 

−

 Parking Brake Lever Stroke 

Check and Adjustment 

P.36-4

.)

AC000923

17

16

20

8

9 4

2

12

N

1314

15

11

3

19

1

8 7

6

10

7

5

6

18

20

4

10

15

SPECIFIED GREASE: BRAKE GREASE SAE J310, NLGI NO.1

AD

81 ± 7 N·m
60 ± 5 ft-lb

15 ± 2 N·m
11 ± 1 ft-lb

REAR DRUM BRAKE REMOVAL 
STEPS

1. BRAKE DRUM
2. SHOE-TO-LEVER SPRING
3. ADJUSTER LEVER
4. AUTO ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY
5. RETAINER SPRING
6. SHOE HOLD-DOWN CUP
7. SHOE HOLD-DOWN SPRING
8. SHOE HOLD-DOWN CUP
9. SHOE-TO-SHOE SPRING
10. SHOE AND LINING ASSEMBLY

11. SHOE AND LEVER ASSEMBLY

<<A>> >>B<<

12. RETAINER

>>A<<

13. WAVE WASHER
14. PARKING LEVER
15. SHOE AND LINING ASSEMBLY
16. SHOE HOLD-DOWN PIN
17. BRAKE TUBE CONNECTION
18. SNAP RING
19. REAR HUB ASSEMBLY
20. BACKING PLATE

REAR DRUM BRAKE REMOVAL 
STEPS (Continued)

REAR DRUM BRAKE

TSB Revision

BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM

35A-50

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> RETAINER REMOVAL
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
Install the washer in the direction shown in the illustration.

>>B<< RETAINER INSTALLATION
Use pliers or a similar tool to close the retainer end onto the 
pin.

AC000924 AB

PIN OF SHOE ASSEMBLY

RETAINER

AC000925

PIN 

SHOE
ASSEMBLY

WASHER

PARKING
LEVER

AB

AC000926

PIN OF SHOE ASSEMBLY

RETAINER

AC

REAR DRUM BRAKE

TSB Revision

BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM

35A-51

REAR DRUM BRAKE WHEEL CYLINDER

M1351009300054

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal Operation

•

Brake Fluid Draining

Post-installation Operation

•

Brake Fluid Filling

•

Brake Line Bleeding (Refer to 

P.35A-22

.)

AC000927AB

15 ± 2 N·m
11 ± 1 ft-lb

9.8 ± 2.0 N·m
87 ± 17 in-lb

5

3

2

4

6

1

 REMOVAL STEPS

1. BRAKE DRUM
2. SHOE-TO-LEVER SPRING
3. SHOE-TO-SHOE SPRING
4. AUTO ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY

5. CONNECTION FOR THE BRAKE 

PIPE

6. WHEEL CYLINDER

 REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

REAR DRUM BRAKE

TSB Revision

BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM

35A-52

WHEEL CYLINDER

M1351007700067

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

Required Special Tool:

•

MB990619: Installer

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

>>A<< PISTON CUP/PISTON ASSEMBLY
1. Use alcohol or brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4 to clean the 

wheel cylinder and the piston.

AC000928

2

6

2

GREASE: REPAIR KIT GREASE

1

4

4

1

WHEEL CYLINDER REPAIR KIT

GREASE

6

7.9 ± 0.9 N·m
70 ± 8 in-lb

N

1

3

4

N

2

7

5

4

N

3

2

N

1

AC

BRAKE FLUID:  DOT 3 OR DOT 4

DISASSEMBLY STEPS

1. BOOTS
2. PISTON ASSEMBLY

>>A<<

3. PISTON

>>A<<

4. PISTON CUP
5. SPRING

6. BLEEDER SCREW
7. WHEEL CYLINDER BODY

DISASSEMBLY STEPS (Continued)