Genuine Mitsubishi Wheel Cylinder

Mitsubishi Wheel Cylinder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Wheel Cylinder
  MR129595
  Q: How to remove and install a wheel cylinder on Mitsubishi Lancer?

  A:

  To remove and install, first raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, then remove the rear wheels and brake drums. If the brake shoes are still in place, operate the ratchet on the adjuster to move the brake shoes apart enough to allow the wheel cylinder to be removed. Disconnect the brake pipe from the wheel cylinder, sealing the end of the brake pipe to prevent dirt entry and loss of brake fluid. Remove the retaining bolts and manoeuvre the wheel cylinder from the vehicle. For installation, reverse the removal procedure while ensuring to tighten the brake pipe fitting and the wheel cylinder retaining bolts to the specified torque, install the brake drum, and adjust the brakes. Bleed the brakes using new brake fluid. For overhauling, if a wheel cylinder is worn or leaking, it may be more economical to install a new or exchange cylinder rather than overhauling the original assembly, so check the price difference before proceeding. Remove the boots, pistons, and spring from the wheel cylinder, then take off the cap and bleeder valve, checking that the valve and port are clear. Clean all parts with methylated spirits or clean brake fluid, and inspect the bore of the wheel cylinder for scoring or pitting; lightly hone cast iron cylinders, while aluminium cylinders that are scored or pitted should be renewed. Lubricate the new seals and pistons with clean brake fluid or a small amount of rubber grease, install the seals to the pistons ensuring the lip faces toward the centre of the wheel cylinder, then install the boots to the pistons, ensuring the end of the boot is correctly located in the groove in the piston. Finally, install the pistons and boots to the wheel cylinder, ensuring the end of the boot correctly locates in the wheel cylinder groove.
• Wheel Cylinder
  MB238828
  Q: What should be considered before overhauling a wheel cylinder on Mitsubishi Montero?

  A:

  When an overhaul is suggested, normally because of fluid leakage or sticky operation, investigate all possibilities before commencing the job. This is very easy since new wheel cylinders are available. Should it be decided to rebuild the wheel cylinder, make sure that there is a rebuild kit on-hand before attempting it and that the wheel cylinders are rebuilt in pairs. To take out the wheel cylinder, lift the rear of the car and place it firmly on jackstands and block the front wheels so that the car does not roll. Disassemble the shoe assembly of the brake and remove all dirt and foreign substance around the wheel cylinder. Break the brake line with a flare-nut wrench without eliminating the mounting bolts and loosening the wheel cylinder by attaching the brake line, but ensure you keep the brake line plugged to avoid losing and contaminating fluids. To overhaul, take the bleeder screw, piston cups, pistons, boots, and piston assemblies out of the wheel cylinder body, wipe it with brake fluid, denatured alcohol, or brake system cleaner. Blow out the passages with compressed air and blow out excess fluid, inspect the cylinder bore corrosion and score lines. The crocus cloth is used to remove light corrosion and stains, however, in case the defects are not easily removable, or the bore is scored, the cylinder should be replaced. Apply brake fluid to lubricate the new piston cups and fit the parts of the brake cylinder, making sure that the lips on the piston cups are inwards-facing. To install it, the wheel cylinder is placed in place and the bolts installed, the brake line connected and the brake shoe assembly installed and then the brakes bled.