Front Brake Caliper — Removal and Installation (Mitsubishi Pajero 1)

Front brake caliper (the inserts indicate the lubrication points before assembly)

The composition from the repair kit is used for lubrication.

The procedure described also applies to 2-cylinder calipers on 1992-98 vehicles.

Removal and installation

1. Raise the front of the car and remove the wheel.

2. Remove some of the liquid from the tank.



3. Disconnect and plug the hose.



4. Unscrew the caliper mounting bolts (pins).





5. Remove the caliper pins and store them in a clean container.



6. Remove the caliper.



7. Remove the outer shoe.



8. Remove the shoe plate.





9. Remove the inner shoe.



10. Remove the upper and lower brackets.

11. Installation is carried out in reverse order, taking into account the following.

12. Press the piston into the cylinder.

13. Tighten the connections to the following torques: caliper bolts – 32–42 N·m (lower) and 40–50 N·m (upper), hose nipple – 17 N·m.

14. Remove air from the hydraulic drive.

Disassembly

1. Remove the piston boot retaining ring.



2. Remove the cover.



3. Carefully remove the pistons with compressed air.

4. Carefully remove the cuff from the cylinder.



5. Check the condition of the pistons.

6. Check the condition of the inner surface of the cylinder.

7. If corrosion or noticeable damage is detected, replace the parts. The caliper repair kit includes seals and a piston (also available separately), and also grease for the caliper fingers.

8. Assembly is carried out in reverse order.

9. Replace all seals.



10. Remove the piston boot.





11. Remove the piston seal.

12. Lubricate the caliper pins with the compound from the repair kit. Lubricate the piston with brake fluid.