Mitsubishi Space Star. Manual - part 133

BASIC BRAKE SYSTEMS – 

Rear Disc Brake

35A-9

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

Brake caliper kit

Pad  set

Seal and boots kit

4

3

3

4

5

6

7

8

10

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

9

10

1

2

3

4

6

7

8

9

10

Disassembly steps

1. Bolt
2. Caliper support
3. Guide pin
4. Boot



A



5. Piston



A



6. Piston boot



B



7. Piston seal
8. Caliper body
9. Pad and wear indicator assembly

10. Pad assembly

BASIC BRAKE SYSTEMS – 

Rear Disc Brake

35A-10

LUBRICATION POINTS

Grease: Repair kit grease

Grease: Repair kit grease

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS



A



PISTON BOOT/PISTON REMOVAL

Use a piece of wood to protect the caliper body outer side,
and then apply compressed air through the brake hose
connection hole to withdraw the piston and piston boot.

Caution
If air is blown into the caliper body suddenly, the piston
will pop out, causing damage to the caliper body. Be sure
to apply compressed air gradually.



B



PISTON SEAL REMOVAL

1.

Remove piston seal with finger tip.

Caution
Do not use a flat-tipped screwdriver or other tool to
prevent damage to inner cylinder.

2.

Clean piston surface and inner cylinder with
trichloroethylene, alcohol or specified brake fluid.

Specified brake fluid: DOT3 or DOT4

BASIC BRAKE SYSTEMS – 

Rear Disc Brake

35A-11

INSPECTION



Check cylinder for wear, damage or rust.



Check piston surface for wear, damage or rust.



Check caliper body or guide pin for wear.



Check pad for damage or adhesion of grease, check
backing metal for damage.

PAD WEAR CHECK

Measure thickness at the thinnest and worn area of the pad.
Replace pad assembly if pad thickness is less than the limit
value.

Standard value: 9.0 mm

Limit: 2.0 mm

Caution
1.

Always replace the right and left brake pads as a set.

2.

If an excessive difference is found in the thickness
between the right and left brake pads, check moving
parts.

NOTES