Mitsubishi 3000GT Service Manual page 897

SERVICE BRAKES - On-vehicle Service
(2) Remove the brake disc, and then place a dial gauge
(3) If the play does not exceed the limit specification,
2. If the run-out cannot be corrected by changing the phase
of the brake disc, replace the disc or turn rotor on the
car type brake lathe ("MAD, DL-8700PF" or equivalent).
Be sure to follow the exact brake lathe manufacturer
instructions. Rotors turned on the vehicle will often have
a lower run-out than a new brake disc.
REAR DISC BRAKE PAD CHECK AND
REPLACEMENT
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, the brake pads on
2. If there is a large difference in thickness between
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, slide the assembly
toward the inside of the wheel well until separated from
the lock pin. Support it with wires.
Caution
Do not wipe off special grease on lock pin or do not
make it ditty.
3. Remove the clip and pull out the pad pin while holding
the cross spring by hand.
TSB Revision
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.
and then check the run-out of the brake disc once
again.
Mount the brake disc on the position dislocated from
the chalk mark.
both the left and right wheels must be replaced
as a set.
the pads on the right and left wheels, check the
sliding portions of the caliper.