How to Replace Brake Shoes on a Pajero

As in every other car, brakes need to be replaced on a Mitsubishi Pajero. This is not hard to do with a little attention to detail. Replacing the brakes on the Pajero will save money and time in the long run as well.

Item Needed

• Lug Wrench


• Tire Iron


• Jack


• Oil


• Return Spring removal tool


• Brake Cleaner


• Pliers


• Screwdriver


• Wrench

1. Loosen the bolts on the front wheels using the lug wrench.


2. Put the jack under the car and lift the car up. Put two other jack stands under to help support the car.


3. Remove the bolts and ties on the driver’s side.


4. Use the oil and spray onto the wheel’s hub and let it sit for five minutes. Doing this allows the bolts to unscrew easily.


5. Take out the retaining clips, which hold the brake drum in place. Unscrew the two bolts that attach the drum to the car and take out the brake drum.


6. Use the brake cleaner and spray the brake drum to remove excess dirt.


7. Take off the old brake shoe and return springs using the return springs removal tool.


8. Push down the brake shoe’s retaining pin, and at the same time remove the retainer springs.


9. Take off the old brake shoes by pulling them out from the drum.


10. Add the new brake shoes by pushing them.


11. Hold down the retaining pin and at the same time attach the new retainer springs.


12. Attach the new brake shoe to the return ring.


13. Put back the brake drum by screwing back the bolts and retaining clips


14. Repeat each step for each tire and brake pad.