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.
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EvolutionFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 24 (Basic Brake System -- Except Evolution)
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- General Description
- Basic Brake System Diagnosis
- Introduction To Basic Brake System Diagnosis
- Basic Brake System Diagnostic Troubleshooting Strategy
- Symptom Chart
- Symptom Procedures
- INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Vehicle Pulls to One Side when Brakes are Applied < Vehicles with Rear Drum Brakes >
- INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Vehicle Pulls to One Side when Brakes are Applied < Vehicles with Rear Disc Brakes >
- INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Insufficient Braking Power < Vehicles with Rear Drum Brakes >
- INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Insufficient Braking Power < Vehicles with Rear Disc Brakes >
- INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Increased Pedal Stroke (Reduced Pedal-to-Floor Board Clearance)
- INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Brake Drag < Vehicles with Rear Drum Brakes >
- INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Brake Drag < Vehicles with Rear Disc Brakes >
- INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Scraping or Grinding Noise when Brakes are Applied
- INSPECTION PROCEDURE6: Squealing, Groaning or Chattering Noise when Brakes are Applied
- INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7: Squealing Noise when Brakes are not Applied
- INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: Groaning, Clicking or Rattling Noise when Brakes are not Applied.
- Special Tools
- On-Vehicle Service
- Brake Pedal Check And Adjustment
- Brake Booster Operating Test
- Check Valve Operation Check
- Proportioning Valve Function Test < Vehicles Without Abs >
- Bleeding
- Brake Fluid Level Sensor Check
- Front Disc Brake Pad Check And Replacement
- Disc Brake Rotor Check
- Brake Disc Thickness Check
- Front Brake Disc Run-Out Check And Correction
- Brake Lining Thickness Check
- Brake Drum Inside Diameter Check
- Brake Lining And Brake Drum Contact Check
- Auto Adjuster Function Check
- Master Cylinder Function Check
- Brake Pedal
- Master Cylinder Assembly And Brake Booster
- Front Disc Brake Assembly
- Rear Drum Brake
- Rear Disc Brake Assembly
- Specifications
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.
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