Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual - part 58

         Removal (Eclipse, Montero & Montero Sport)

         1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Disconnect

rear speed sensor (if equipped). Remove rear disc brake calipers and

rotors. See REAR BRAKE CALIPER.

         2) Remove adjuster spring. Remove shoe hold-down cup, spring

and pin. See Fig. 10. Note how shoe-to-anchor spring is installed, and

then remove adjuster and shoe-to-anchor spring. Remove strut and

return spring. Remove clip and shoe and lining assembly.

Fig. 9:  Exploded View Of Parking Brake Assembly (Diamante)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

Fig. 10:  Exploded View Of Parking Brake Assembly (Typical With Rear

Disc Brakes - Except Diamante)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

CAUTION: Shoe-to-anchor spring must be installed correctly for proper

         functioning of parking brakes.

         Installation

         1) To install, reverse removal procedure. When installing

shoe-to-anchor spring, ensure spring is installed correctly. When

installing adjuster, install left adjuster with adjusting bolt facing

vehicle front and right adjuster with adjusting bolt facing vehicle

rear.

         2) On models with ABS, ensure gap between rotor teeth and

speed sensor pole piece is 0.008-0.039" (0.20-1.00 mm).

         Removal (3000GT)

         1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel(s).

Disconnect rear speed sensor. Remove rear disc brake calipers and

rotors. See REAR BRAKE CALIPER.

         2) On FWD models, remove grease cap, hub nut and hub. On AWD

models, disconnect rear axle from companion flange at hub. Remove axle

hub nut. Using slide hammer and Hub Adapter (MB991354), remove axle

from knuckle.

         3) On all models, remove adjusting wheel spring. Remove shoe

hold-down cup, spring and pin. Note how shoe-to-anchor spring is

installed, and then remove adjuster and shoe-to-anchor spring. Remove

strut and return spring. Remove clip and shoe and lining assembly.

CAUTION: Shoe-to-anchor spring must be installed correctly for proper

         functioning of parking brakes.

         Installation

         To install, reverse removal procedure. When installing shoe-

to-anchor spring, ensure spring is installed correctly. When

installing adjuster, install left adjuster with adjusting bolt facing

vehicle front and right adjuster with adjusting bolt facing vehicle

rear. On AWD, tighten companion flange nut to 188-217 ft. lbs. (260-

300 N.m).

         REAR DISC BRAKE PADS

NOTE:    Replace inner and outer pads at same time.

         Removal

         Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels, and disconnect

parking brake cable. Remove lower lock pin bolt. Lift caliper body

upward. Using a wire, support caliper aside. Remove inner shims, anti-

squeak shim and pad assembly from support mounting. Remove pad clips.

         Installation

         Rotate piston to align notches in piston projection on back

of pads (if equipped). Install retaining clips, pad assembly, inner

shims and anti-squeak shim onto support mounting. Lower caliper body,

and install lock pin.

         REAR BRAKE CALIPER

         Removal

         Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Disconnect

brake hose from caliper. Cap end of brake line to prevent spillage.

Remove upper and lower caliper mounting bolts. Lift caliper body

upward. Remove caliper.

         Installation

         To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to

specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Bleed brake system. See

BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.

         REAR BRAKE ROTOR

         Removal & Installation

         Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear caliper. See

REAR BRAKE CALIPER. Remove rotor. To install, reverse removal

procedure.

         REAR BRAKE DRUM & SHOES

         Removal

         1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Remove brake

drum from hub. If drum is difficult to remove, back-off shoe adjuster

and remove drum. Remove shoe return springs and shoe hold-down

springs. See Fig. 11.

         2) Disconnect parking brake cable from lever. Remove brake

shoes and adjuster assembly. Remove parking brake lever snap ring, and

disengage lever from brake shoe.

Fig. 11:  Exploded View Of Rear Drum Brake Assembly (Montero Sport

Shown, Others Similar)

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

         Installation

         1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply Lubriplate to

shoe-to-backing plate bosses, adjuster assembly threads and parking

brake lever pin.

         2) Adjust shoes to lightly contact brake drum. See REAR BRAKE

SHOES under ADJUSTMENTS. Depress brake pedal to center shoes, and

check pedal travel. Rotate brake drum to ensure free movement.