2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER Workshop Manual

36-1
GROUP 36
PARKING BRAKES
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .36-2
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . .36-2
LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . .36-3
PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . 36-3
LINING RUNNING-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-3
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CHECK . . . . . 36-4
PARKING BRAKE LEVER . . . . . . . . .36-5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 36-5
PARKING BRAKE CABLE . . . . . . . . .36-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 36-6
PARKING BRAKE LINING AND
DRUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 36-7
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-9

GENERAL INFORMATION
PARKING BRAKES36-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1361000100496
The parking brake is of a mechanical rear-wheel
acting type, and its operation utilises a parking brake
lever.
SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
M1361000300382
Item Specification
Type Drum-in disc
Clearance adjustment Manual
AC211553
AC104333
AC304152
Parking brake lever assembly
Parking brake cable
AB
Drum-in-disc brake
Item Standard value Limit
Parking brake lever stroke 5 − 7 notches
−
Rear brake lining thickness mm 2.8 1.0
Rear drum inside diameter mm 168.0 169.0

LUBRICANTS
PARKING BRAKES36-3
LUBRICANTS
M1361000400293
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
M1361000900339
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 console assembly (Refer to
GROUP 52A, Rear Floor Console P.52A-8).
(2) Loosen the adjusting nut to move it to the
cable rod end so that the cable will be free.
(3) Remove the wheels.
(4) Complete air bleeding of brake circuit. (Refer
to GROUP 35A, On-vehicle Service, Bleeding
P.35A-6.)(5) Remove the rear wheel hub plug, and then
use a flat-tipped screwdriver to turn the shoe
slack adjuster in the direction of the arrow (the
direction which expands the shoe) so that the
disc will not rotate.
Return the shoe slack adjuster 5 notches in
the direction opposite to the direction of the
arrow.
(6) 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.
CAUTION
If the parking brake lever stroke is below the
standard value and the braking is too firm, the
rear brakes may drag.
(7) Release the parking brake and turn the rear
wheels to check that the rear brakes are not
dragging.
LINING RUNNING-INM1361001100240
CAUTION
Carry out running-in in a place with good
visibility, and pay careful attention to safety.
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
insufficient.
1. Adjust the parking brake lever stroke to the
standard value.
Specified value: 5 − 7 notches (Operation
force: Approximately 200 N) Item Specified lubricant
Rear brake shoe and backing plate contact surface Brake grease SAE J310, NLGI No.1
Rear brake shoe assembly
Rear brake shoe slack adjuster
AC006190
Cable rod
Adjusting nut
AD
AC304403AB
Shoe slack
adjuster

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
PARKING BRAKES36-4
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 metres.
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 SWITCH CHECKM1361003300381
1. Remove the rear 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-24).
3. Check for continuity between the parking brake
switch terminal and the switch mounting bolt.
AC212035AC
Spring balance
Approximately
40 mmPull
When parking brake lever is pulled Less than 2 Ω
When parking brake lever is
releasedOpen circuit
AC304746AB

PARKING BRAKE LEVER
PARKING BRAKES36-5
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1361001300330
Pre-removal Operation
Rear 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 Console Bracket and Rear Console Assembly
Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Rear Floor Console
P.52A-8.)
AC006199AB
4
5
21
3
A
AB
B
Ratchet pawlSection A - A
Section B - B
Ratchet pawl
Removal steps
1. Adjusting nut
2. Parking brake switch connector
3. Parking brake cable connection
4. Parking brake lever assembly
5. Parking brake switch

PARKING BRAKE CABLE
PARKING BRAKES36-6
PARKING BRAKE CABLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1361001900785
Pre-removal Operation
•Rear Console Assembly and Rear Console Bracket
Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, Rear Floor Console
P.52A-8).
•Rear Seat Cushion Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP
52A, Rear Seat P.52A-28).Post-installation Operation
•Parking Brake Lever Stroke Adjustment (Refer to P.36-3).
•Rear Seat Cushion Assembly Installation (Refer to
GROUP 52A, Rear Seat P.52A-28).
•Rear Console Bracket and Rear Console Assembly
Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Rear Floor Console
P.52A-8).
AC301226
1
AB
2
3
Removal steps
•Rear brake shoe assembly (Refer to
P.36-7).
•Loosen the parking brake lever stroke
adjusting nut.1. Parking brake cable connection
2. Parking brake cable connection
3. Parking brake cableRemoval steps (Continued)

PARKING BRAKE LINING AND DRUM
PARKING BRAKES36-7
PARKING BRAKE LINING AND DRUM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1361002500296
Post-installation Operation
•Parking Brake Lever Stroke Check and Adjustment (Refer
to P.36-3).
•Lining Running-in (Refer to P.36-3).
AC304238
19
60 ± 5 N·m
63 ± 7 N·m
AB
13
4
155
3
89
72 1
6
10
11 121718
14 16 20
N
15
14
208
Specified grease: Brake grease SAE J310, NLGI No.1
Removal steps
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1. Rear brake assembly
2. Rear brake disc
3. Rear hub assembly (Refer to
GROUP 27, Rear Hub Assembly
P.27-5).
>>D<<4. Shoe return spring
>>D<<5. Shoe return spring
6. Shoe guide plate
7. Shoe auto adjuster spring
>>C<<8. Shoe slack adjuster
9. Parking brake operating lever strut
10. Shoe to strut spring
11. Shoe spring cup
12. Shoe hold-down spring
13. Rear brake pin
14. Rear brake primary shoe assembly
15. Rear brake secondary shoe
assembly
<> >>B<<16. Rear brake chamber retainer
>>A<<17. Rear brake washer
18. Parking brake operating lever
19. Parking brake cable clip
20. Rear brake backing plate
Removal steps (Continued)