Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. Manual - part 530

36-1

GROUP 36

PARKING BRAKES

CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .

36-2

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . .

36-2

LUBRICANTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36-2

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . .

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PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE CHECK 

 

AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CHECK  . . . . . 

36-3

LINING RUNNING-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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PARKING BRAKE LEVER . . . . . . . . .

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  . . . . . . . . 

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PARKING BRAKE CABLE. . . . . . . . .

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  . . . . . . . . 

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PARKING BRAKE LINING AND DRUM

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  . . . . . . . . 

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INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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GENERAL INFORMATION

PARKING BRAKES

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GENERAL INFORMATION

M1361000100418

The parking brake is of a mechanical control type 
acting on the rear wheels. A lever is used to apply 
the parking brake.

CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM

AC211553AB

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1361000300490

Item

Standard value

Limit

Parking brake lever stroke (Operation force: Approximately 
200 N)

5 

− 7 notches

−

Rear brake lining thickness mm

2.8

Minimum 1.0

Rear drum inside diameter mm

168.0

169.0

LUBRICANTS

M1361000400367

Item

Specified lubricant

Backing plate

Brake grease SAE J310, NLGI No.1

Shoe and lining assembly
Adjuster

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

PARKING BRAKES

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE 
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

M1361000900447

1. Pull the parking brake lever with a force of 

approximately 200 N and count the number of 
notches.

Standard value: 5 

− 7 notches

2. If the parking brake lever stroke is not the 

standard value, adjust as described below.
(1) Remove the rear floor console assembly 

(Refer to GROUP 52A, Rear Floor Console 

P.52A-8

).

AC006190

Cable rod

Adjusting nut

(2) Loosen the adjusting nut to move it to the 

cable rod end so that the cable will be free.

(3) Depress the brake pedal repeatedly until the 

lever has no change in its stroke.

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

CAUTION

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

(4) Turn the adjusting nut to adjust the parking 

brake lever stroke to the standard value. After 
adjusting, check that there is no space 
between the adjusting nut and the parking 
brake lever. Check that the adjusting nut is 
secured with the nut holder. 

(5) After adjusting the parking brake lever 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

M1361003300488

1. Remove the rear floor console assembly (Refer to 

GROUP 52A, Rear Floor Console 

P.52A-8

).

2. Remove the front seat assembly (RH) (Refer to 

GROUP 52A, Front Seat 

P.52A-18

).

AC006198AB

3. Check for continuity between the parking brake 

switch terminal and the switch mounting bolt.

When parking brake lever is pulled Less than 2 

ohms

When parking brake lever is 
released

Open circuit

LINING RUNNING-IN

M1361001100336

AC212035AB

Spring balance

Approximately
40 mm

Pull

Carry out running-in by the following procedure when 
replacing the parking brake linings or the rear brake 
disc rotors, or when brake performance is insuffi-
cient.

CAUTION

Carry out running-in a place with good visibility, 
and pay careful attention to safety.
1. Adjust the parking brake stroke to the standard 

value.

Standard value (Operation force: Approxi-
mately 200 N): 5 - 7 notches

2. Hook a spring balance onto the centre of the 

parking brake lever grip and pull it with a force of 

100 

− 150 N in a direction perpendicular to the 

handle.

3. Drive the vehicle at a constant speed of 35 

− 50 

km/h for 100 meters.

4. Release the parking brake and let the brakes cool 

for 5 - 10 minutes.

5. Repeat the procedure in steps 2 to 4, four or five 

times.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

PARKING BRAKES

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PARKING BRAKE LEVER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1361001300426

Pre-removal Operation
Rear Floor Console Assembly and Rear Console Bracket 
Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, Rear Floor Console 

P.52A-8

).

Post-installation Operation
• Parking Brake Lever Stroke Adjustment (Refer to 

P.36-3

). 

• Rear Floor Console Assembly and Rear Console Bracket 

Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Rear Floor Console 

P.52A-8

).

AC212036

3

2

5

1

4

AB

AC212037

ABC

AB

Ratchet plate

Ratchet pawl

A

A

B

B

Section A - A

Section B - B

Removal steps 

1.

Adjusting nut

2.

Parking brake switch connector

3.

Parking brake cable connection

4.

Parking brake lever assembly

5.

Parking brake switch

Removal steps (Continued)