1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT brake

35-46SERVICE BRAKES - Service Adjustment Procedures
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR CHECK
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When engine isstarted
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2.Move the float from top to bottom and check for continuity.
3. The brake fluid level sensor is in good condition if there is
‘k&Jno continuity when the float surface is above “A”, and if,there is continuity when the float surface is below “A”.
BRAKE BOOSTER OPERATING INSPECTION
M35FCAOFor simple checking of brake booster operation, carry out the
following tests.
1.Run the engine for one or two minutes, and then stop it.
2. Step on the brake pedal several times with normal
pressure.If the pedal depresses fully the first time but gradually
becomes higher when depressed succeeding times, the
booster is operating properly.
If the pedal height remains unchanged, the booster is
faulty.
3. With the engine stopped, step on the brake pedal several
times with the same pressure to make sure that the pedal
height will not change.
Then step on the brake pedal and start the engine.
If the pedal moves downward slightly, the booster is in
good condition. If there is no change, the booster is faulty.
4.With the engine running, step on the brake pedal and then
stop the engine.
Hold the pedal depressed for 30 seconds. If the pedal
height does not change, the booster is in good condition. If
the pedal rises, the booster is faulty.
If the above three tests are okay, the booster performance can
be determined as good.
If one of the above three tests is not okay at last, the check
valve, vacuum hose, or booster will be faulty.
CHECK VALVE OPERATION CHECKM35FNALWhen checking the check valve, keep the check valve fit in the
vacuum hose.
1. Remove the vacuum hose.
Caution
The check valve is press-fit inside the vacuum hose and
do not remove the check valve from the vacuum hose.1
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2.Check the operation of the check valve by using a vacuum
pump.Vacuum pump connection
Connection at the brake
booster side @
Connection at the intake
manifold side @created and held.
created.
Caution
If the check valve is defective, replace it as an assembly
unit together with the vacuum hose.
PROPORTIONING VALVE FUNCTION TESTMOBFKAK1. Connect two pressure gauges, one each to the input side
and output side of the proportioning valve, as shown.
2. Air bleed the brake line and the pressure gauge.
3. While gradually depressing the brake pedal, make the
following measurements and check to be sure that the
measured values are within the allowable range.
(1) Output pressure begins to drop relative to input
pressure (split point).
Standard value: 3.75
- 4.25 MPa (533 -- 604 psi)
(2) Output fluid pressure when input fluid pressure is 8.0MPa (1,138 psi)
Standard value: 5.23
- 5.73 MPa (744 - 815 psi)
(3)
C$txrt pressure difference between left and right brake
Limit: 0.4
MPa (57 psi)
4. If the measured pressures are not within the permissible
ranges, replace the proportioning valve.
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BLEEDINGCautionM35FYAOUse the specified brake fluid. Avoid using a mixture of the
specified brake fluid and other fluid.
Specified brake fluid: Conforming to DOT314POO3C
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When new
When wornWear
indicator
Lrakedisc
indicatorBrake
disc
14FOO4CBLEEDING THE MASTER CYLINDER
If the master cylinder is empty of brake fluid, bleed the cylinder
as follows.
(1) Fill the reserve tank with brake fluid.
(2) Depress and hold the brake pedal.
(3) Let your fellow worker plug the master cylinder outlet with
finger.
(4) Keeping the condition (3), release the brake pedal.
(5) Repeat steps
(2) to (4) three to four times while filling the
master cylinder with brake fluid.
BLEEDING THE BRAKE PIPE LINE
Bleed the brake pipe line with the engine running in the order
shown in the illustration.
Caution
When adding brake fluid on vehicles with ABS, be sure to
fit the filter to the reserve tank.
FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD CHECK AND REPLACE-
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NOTEThe brake pads have wear indicators that contact the brake disc
when the brake pad thickness becomes 2 mm
(.079 in.), and
emit a squealing sound to warn the driver.
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SERVICE BRAKES - Service Adiustment Procedures
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1. Visually check the brake pad thickness through the inspec-
tion hole in the caliper body.
Standard value: IO.0 mm
(.39 in.)
Limit: 2.0 mm (.08 in.)
Caution
Replace the pad if worn beyond the limit. At this time,
replace the pads on right and left wheels as a set.
2. Remove the guide pin, raise the caliper assembly, and
support it with a wire, etc.
Caution
The guide pin has been coated with special
Igrease. Do
not wipe off the special grease on the lock pin, and do
not contaminate the lock pin.
3. Remove the following parts from the caliper support.@ Pad and wear indicator assembly
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3 I@ Outer shim
4. Measure the rotating torque of the hub with the pads
removed to determine brake drag torque after pads are
installed.
5. Install the pad clips to the caliper support in position.
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6.Clean the piston and, using the special tool, push the piston
into the cylinder.
7.With care not to allow the piston boot to be wedged, lower
the caliper assembly and fit the lock pin.
8. Using the following procedure, check the brake drag
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torque.@ Start the engine and depress and hold the brake pedal
for five seconds.@ Stop the engine. (Approx. 200 N
[44 Ibs.])@ Rotate the brake disc ten turns in the forward direction.@ Using a spring balance, check the brake drag force.
9. If the difference between the brake drag force and hub
rotating force exceeds the standard value, disassemble the
piston and check the piston sliding surfaces for dirt and
rust, piston seal for deterioration, and lock pin and guide pin
for sliding motion.
Standard value: 70 N (15.4 Ibs.)
[4 Nm (3 ftlbs.)] or less
1. Visually check the brake pad’ thickness. Through the
opening in the caliper body.
Standard value: 10.0 mm
(-39 in.)
Limit: 2.0 mm
(.08 in.)
Caution
‘L&iReplace the pad if worn beyond the limit. At this time,
replace the pads on right and left wheels as a set.
I2. Remove the clip and, holding the cross spring with hand,
remove the pad pins.
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iPad assembly
Shim A
Shim B
3‘IShim B
Shim A
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Grease3. Using a screwdriver, remove the pads and shims.
@ Inner pad (with wear indicator)
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4. Measure the rotating torque
qf the hub with the pads
removed to determine brake drag torque after pads are~
installed.
5.Clean the piston and then push the piston into the cylinder.
6. Apply repair kit grease to both sides of the inner shims.
Specified grease: Brake grease SAE 5310,NLGI No. 1
Caution
1. Make sure that the friction surfaces of pads and
brake discs are free of grease- and other
contami-nants.
2. The grease should never squeeze out from around
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k.!! I14FOO427. Using the following procedure, check the brake drag
torque.@ Start the engine and depress and hold the brake pedal
’for five seconds. [Approx. 200 N (44
Ibs.)]@ Stop the engine.@ Rotate the brake disc ten turns in the forward direction.@ Using a spring balance, check the brake drag force.
8. If the difference between the brake drag force and hub
rotating force exceeds the standard value, disassemble the
piston and check the piston sliding surfaces for dirt and
rust, piston seal for deterioration, and lock pin and guide pin
for sliding motion.
Standard value: 70 N (15.4
Ibs.) [4 Nm (3 ft.lbs.)] or less
INSPECTION OF FRONT BRAKE DISC THICKNESS1. Remove dirt and rust off the surface of the brake disc.
2.Measure the thickness of disc at four or more places of the
pad contacting surface.
Standard value:
24.0 mm (.94 in.)
30.0 mm (1.18 in.)
,Limit:
22.4 mm (.88 in.)
28.4 mm (1.12 in.)
3.If the wear exceeds the limit even at one place, replace the
right and left discs and brake pads as a set.
FRONT BRAKE DISC RUN-OUT CHECKM35FSAF
1. Remove the front brake assembly; and support it with a
wire, etc.
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(.2 in.) from the
outer circumference of the brake disc, and measure the
run-out of the disc.
Limit: 0.10 mm (.004 in.) or less
NOTESecure the disc to the hub with wheel nuts.

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FRONT BRAKE DISC RUN-OUT CORRECTION
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1.If the run-out of the brake’disc is equivalent to or exceeds
the limit specification, change the phase of the disc and
hub, and then measure the run-out again.
(1) Before removing the brake disc, chalk both sides of the
wheel stud on the side at which run-out is greatest.
(2) Remove the brake disc, and then place a dial gauge as
shown in the illustration; then move the hub in the axial
direction and measure the play.
Limit: 0.05 mm (.002 in.)
If the play is equivalent to or exceeds the limit, replace
the front hub unit bearing.
(3) If the play does not exceed the limit specification, and
then check the run-out of the brake disc once again.
Mount the brake disc on the position dislocated from
the chalk mark.
2.If the run-out cannot be corrected by changing the phase of
the brake disc, replace the disc.
REAR DISC BRAKE PAD CHECK AND REPLACE-
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1.Check brake pad thickness through caliper body check port.
Standard value: 10.0 mm
(39 in.)
Limit: 2.0 mm
(08 in.)
Caution
1.When the limit is exceeded, replace the pads at both
sides, and also the brake pads for the wheels on the
opposite side at the same time.
2.If there is a significant difference in the thicknesses
of the pads on the left and right sides, check the
sliding condition of the piston, lock pin sleeve and
guide pin sleeve.
2. Loosen the parking brake cable (from the vehicle interior),
and disconnect the parking brake end installed on the rear
brake assembly.
3. Remove lock pin. Lift caliper assembly and retain with
wires.
Caution
Do not smear special grease on lock pin or make it
dirty.
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