Brake Pad Replacement: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: When replacing, replace both brake pads (right and left) as a set.

Remove the lock pin indicated in the service information, swivel the caliper body upward and retain it with a wire or similar tool.

Fig 1: Locating Brake Pad Lockpin
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Remove the following parts from the caliper support.
1. Shim
2. Brake pad assembly
3. Clip
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Shim, Brake Pad Assembly And Clip
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  
  CAUTION: Keep grease or other soiling off the pad and brake disc friction surfaces.
Clean the piston part, and press the piston into the cylinder using the special tool piston expander (MB990520).
Assemble the shim, brake pad assembly and clip to the caliper support, and tighten the lock pin to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 44 ± 5 N.m (32 ± 4 ft-lb)

NOTE: Install the brake pad assembly (with wear indicator) to the inner side of the brake disc, making sure that the wear indicator is located on the top.

Fig 3: Pressing Piston Into Cylinder Using Special Tool Piston Expander (MB990520)
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.