Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1987 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Standard value | Limit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake pedal height mm (in) | 219.8 - 227.8 (8.7 - 9.0) | - | |
| Dimension from the brake booster stud bolt end to the clevis hole center mm (in) | 74 (2.91) | - | |
| Brake pedal free play mm (in) | 3 - 8 (0.12 - 0.31) | - | |
| Pedal-to-floor clearance when brake pedal is depressed mm (in) [Pedal depression force: approx. 500 N] |
85 (3.35) or more | - | |
| Front disk brake | Pad thickness mm (in) | 9.85 (0.39) | 2.0 (0.08) |
| Brake disk thickness mm (in) | 32.0 (1.26) | 30.0 (1.18) | |
| Brake disk runout mm (in) | - | 0.06 (0.0024) | |
| Brake drag force N (lb) | 68 (15.3) or less | - | |
| Rear disk brake | Pad thickness mm (in) | 9.0 (0.35) | 2.0 (0.08) |
| Brake disk thickness mm (in) | 22.0 (0.87) | 20.0 (0.79) | |
| Brake disk runout mm (in) | - | 0.08 (0.0032) | |
| Brake drag force N (lb) | 68 (15.3) or less | - | |
| Brake pedal distortion mm (in) | M/T | 240 - 246 (9.4 - 9.7) | - |
| TC-SST | 242 - 248 (9.5 - 9.8) | - | |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.