Mitsubishi LANCER EVOLUTION-IV 1998 Workshop Manual page 483

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Pull
Approx.
40 mm
PARKING BRAKE –
2. LINING RUNNING-IN
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.
Caution
Carry out running-in in a place with good visibility, and
pay careful attention to safety.
(1) Adjust the parking brake stroke to the specified value.
Standard value: 5 – 7 notches
(2) Hook a spring balance onto the center of the parking
brake lever grip and pull it with a force of 98 – 147 N
{10 – 15 kgf} in a direction perpendicular to the handle.
Spring
balance (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) 4 – 5 times.
On-vehicle Service
[Operating force of approx. 196 N {20 kgf}]