Mitsubishi 3000GT Service Manual page 894

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SERVICE BRAKES
10. Using a spring scale, measure the rotary sliding resistance
of the hub in the forward direction.
11. Obtain the drag force of the disc brake (the difference
between the values measured in 10 and 4).
Standard value: 70 N (15.4 Ibs.) or less '
12. If the drag force of the brake exceeds the standard value,
disassemble the piston and check for dirty or corroded
piston sliding surface and deteriorated piston seal.
1. Visually check the brake pad thickness. Through the open-
ing in the caliper body.
Standard value: 10.0 mm (.39 in.)
Limit: 2.0 mm (.08 in.)
Caution
Pad pin
1. Replace the pad if worn beyond the limit. At this
time, replace the pads on right and left wheels
2. If there is a large difference in thickness between
the pads on the right and left wheels, check the
2. Remove the clip and, holding the cross spring with hand,
remove the pad pins.
3. Using a screwdriver, remove the pads and shims.
(1) Inner pad (with wear indicator)
(2) Outer pad
(3) Shim B
(4) Shim A
as a set.
sliding portions of the caliper.