Mitsubishi Outlander: Basic Brake
General Information
Brake systems with higher reliability and durability have achieved distinguished braking performance.
FEATURES
IMPROVEMENT OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE
- In addition to the 10-inch single brake booster, the small and long stroke-type master cylinder is used to achieve the downsizing and secure the assist force.
- The installation of 16-inch ventilated disc brake on the front axle and 16-inch solid disc brake on the rear axle achieves the secure braking force and direct braking feeling.
IMPROVEMENT IN SAFETY
- The 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (4ABS) has been installed to prevent slippage resulting from the wheel lock and assure stable vehicle posture and driveability.
- Electronic control braking force distribution system (EBD) has been adopted to assure the maximum braking force independently of the passenger' position in the vehicle.
- X-type piping of brake lines have been adopted for the front and rear wheels.
- Audible wear indicator has been adopted to the front and rear brake pads to warn the driver of the wear limit.
- The 10-inch single brake booster with brake assist mechanism, which determines an emergency exists based on the brake pedal depression speed and force and provides the maximum braking force, has been adopted.
SERVICE QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
- Diagnostic function has been adopted to ABS for easier inspection.
- Brake fluid reservoir, master cylinder, and brake booster have been integrated for downsizing and better serviceability.
BRAKE ASSIST MECHANISM
When the driver suddenly applies the brake, generally there is a tendency that a driver depresses the brake pedal quickly but not strong enough, or depresses the pedal once but reduces the depression force immediately after that. In this case, a sufficient braking force cannot be obtained, resulting in a longer stopping distance.
This brake booster with brake assist mechanism recognizes the status as emergency when the driver depresses the brake pedal quickly; it increases the assist force to the maximum value and maintains the output value of the brake booster to activate ABS.
Even if the driver reduces the depression force immediately after depressing the brake pedal quickly, this brake booster maintains the status where the maximum assist force is being applied until no depression force is applied to the brake pedal.
General Specifications
Service Specifications
Lubricants
READ NEXT:
Basic Brake System
Diagnosis
INTRODUCTION TO BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Hydraulic brakes are composed of the brake pedal,
master cylinder, brake booster and disc brakes. Malfunctions
such as insufficient braking power or the
ge
On-vehicle Service
BRAKE PEDAL INSPECTION
CAUTION
Do not apply grease or lubricant to the switch and the
switch installation section to avoid malfunction of the
switch. In addition, do not use gloves which have grease
o
Front Disc Brake Assembly
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal operation
Brake Fluid Draining
Post-installation operation
Brake Fluid Refilling and Air Bleeding
Brake Disk Runout Inspection/Correction
Removal steps
B
SEE MORE:
Power Steering
General Information
The steering wheel has three spokes and is
equipped with SRS (Supplemental Restraint System).
The steering column has a shock absorbing
mechanism and a tilt steering mechanism.
The steering system uses a vane oil pump with a
fluid flow control system, so that steering effo
Symptom Procedures (Inspection Procedure 1-6)
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: The windshield wipers do not work at all.
Windshield Wiper Power Supply Circuit
CIRCUIT OPERATION
The windshield wiper and washer switch sends a
signal through the column-ECU (incorporated in
the column switch) to the ETACS-ECU. If the column-
ECU sends a windshield wi
