Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 576

REAR DRUM BRAKE

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BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM

35A-53

2. Apply brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4 to the piston cups and

special tool MB990619.

CAUTION

In order to keep the piston cup from becoming twisted or
slanted, slide the piston cup down special tool MB990619
slowly and carefully, without stopping.
3. Set the piston cup on special tool MB990619 with the lip of

the cup facing up. Fit the cup onto special tool MB990619,
and then slide it down the outside of special tool MB990619
into the piston groove.

INSPECTION

M1351007800064

Check the piston and wheel cylinder walls for rust, pitting, or
damage. If there is any abnormality, replace the entire wheel
cylinder assembly.

AC000929 AB

MB990619

PISTON

LIP MUST FACE UPWARDS.

PROPORTIONING VALVE

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BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM

35A-54

PR O PO R TIO N IN G VA LVE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1351005700061

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< BRAKE PIPE CONNECTION
Connect the pipes to the hydraulic unit as shown in the
illustration.
1. Proportioning valve

−

Rear brake (LH)

2. Proportioning valve

−

Rear brake (RH)

3. Proportioning valve

−

Front brake (RH)

4. Proportioning valve

−

Front brake (LH)

5. Proportioning valve

−

Master cylinder (secondary)

6. Proportioning valve

−

Master cylinder (primary)

Pre-removal Operation

•

Brake Fluid Draining

Post-installation Operation

•

Brake Fluid Supplying

•

Brake Line Bleeding (Refer to

P.35A-22

.)

AC002054

FLARED BRAKE LINE NUTS

15 ± 2 N·m
11 ± 1 ft-lb

1

1

1

2

AB

REMOVAL STEPS

>>A<<

1. BRAKE PIPE
2. PROPORTIONING VALVE

AC002055

1

2

3

4

5

6

AB

SPECIFICATIONS

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BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM

35A-55

SPECIFIC ATIO NS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

M1351009600088

ITEMS

SPECIFICATIONS

Brake line

Brake tube flare nut

15

±

2 N

⋅

m (11

±

1 ft-lb)

Brake pedal

Pedal support member mounting bolt

12

±

2 N

⋅

m (100

±

22 in-lb)

Pedal support member mounting nut

14

±

3 N

⋅

m (122

±

26 in-lb)

Front disc brake

Bleeder screw

7.9

±

0.9 N

⋅

m (70

±

8 in-lb)

Brake hose connector bolt

30

±

4 N

⋅

m (22

±

3 ft-lb)

Front brake assembly mounting bolt

100

±

10 N

⋅

m (74

±

7 ft-lb)

Guide pin <2.4L ENGINE>

74

±

10 N

⋅

m (54

±

8 ft-lb)

Lock pin <2.4L ENGINE>

74

±

10 N

⋅

m (54

±

8 ft-lb)

Pin bolt <3.0L ENGINE>

38

±

4 N

⋅

m (28

±

3 ft-lb)

Master cylinder and brake booster

Brake booster mounting nut

14

±

3 N

⋅

m (124

±

26 in-lb)

Fitting

17

±

1 N

⋅

m (12

±

1 ft-lb)

Master cylinder mounting nut

Vehicles without TCL

9.8

±

2.0 N

⋅

m (87

±

17 in-lb)

Vehicles with TCL

13

±

3 N

⋅

m (113

±

26 in-lb)

Rear disc brake

Bleeder screw

7.9

±

0.9 N

⋅

m (70

±

8 in-lb)

Rear disc brake assembly mounting
bolt

Bolt and washer

55

±

5 N

⋅

m (41

±

3 ft-lb)

Flange bolt

60

±

5 N

⋅

m (44

±

3 ft-lb)

Guide pin

43

±

6 N

⋅

m (32

±

4 ft-lb)

Lock pin

43

±

6 N

⋅

m (32

±

4 ft-lb)

Rear drum brake

Bleeder screw

7.9

±

0.9 N

⋅

m (70

±

8 in-lb)

Rear hub mounting bolt

81

±

7 N

⋅

m (60

±

5 ft-lb)

Wheel cylinder mounting bolt

9.8

±

2.0 N

⋅

m (87

±

17 in-lb)

SPECIFICATIONS

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BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM

35A-56

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

M1351000200072

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1351000300079

ITEMS

2.4L ENGINE

3.0L ENGINE

Master cylinder ID mm (in)

27.0 (1.06)

27.0 (1.06)

Brake booster effective diameter of power cylinder
mm (in)

205 + 230 (8 + 9)

205 + 230 (8 + 9)

Brake booster boosting ratio

7.07.0

Front disc brake disc effective diameter mm (in)

204 (8.0)

222 (8.7)

Front disc brake wheel cylinder ID mm (in)

60.3 (2.37)

60.3 (2.37)

Rear disc brake disc effective diameter mm (in)

−

222 (8.7)

Rear disc brake wheel cylinder ID mm (in)

−

34.9 (1.4)

Rear drum brake drum ID mm (in)

228.6 (9.0)

−

Rear drum brake wheel cylinder ID mm (in)

19.05 (0.75)

−

Rear drum brake lining thickness mm (in)

4.9 (0.20)

−

ITEMS

STANDARD VALUE

LIMIT

Brake booster push rod protruding length mm (in)

10.28

−

10.53 (0.404

−

0.415)

−

Brake pedal height mm (in)

175

−

178 (6.9

−

7.0)

−

Brake pedal free play mm (in)

3

−

8 (0.12

−

0.31)

−

Brake pedal to floor board clearance mm (in)

90 (3.5) or more

−

Proportioning valve
output fluid pressure MPa
(psi)

Split point

2.7

−

3.2 (391

−

462)

−

When input fluid pressure
is 9.8 MPa (1,422 psi).

4.3

−

5.1 (619

−

732)

−

Proportioning valve output fluid pressure difference
between left and right MPa (psi)

−

0.4 (57)

Disc brake pad thickness mm (in)

10.0 (0.39)

Minimum 2.0 (0.08)

Disc brake disc thickness
mm (in)

Front <2.4L ENGINE>

24.0 (0.9)

Minimum 22.4 (0.88)

Front <3.0L ENGINE>

26.0 (1.02)

Minimum 24.4 (0.96)

Rear

10.0 (0.4)

Minimum 8.4 (0.33)

Disc brake disc run-out
mm (in)

Front

−

0.06 (0.002)

Rear

−

0.08 (0.003)

Front disc brake drags force N (lb)

69 (16) or less

−

Rear disc brake drag force N (lb)

69 (16) or less

−

Rear drum brake lining thickness mm (in)

4.9 (0.19)

Minimum 1.0 (0.04)

Rear drum inside diameter mm (in)

228.6 (9.00)

230.6 (9.08)

Rear disc inside diameter mm (in)

168.0 (6.61)

169.0 (6.65)

Front hub end play mm (in)

−

0.05 (0.002)

Rear axle shaft end play mm (in)

−

0.05 (0.002)