Replacing the brake pads on your Mitsubishi Mirage is a straightforward maintenance task that can improve braking performance and extend the life of your brake system. With some basic tools and a little patience, you can do this safely at home.

Tools and Materials Needed

  • New brake pads compatible with Mitsubishi Mirage
  • Lug wrench
  • C-clamp or brake caliper tool
  • Socket wrench set
  • Jack and jack stands
  • Brake cleaner spray
  • Gloves and safety glasses

Step-by-Step Brake Pad Replacement

  1. Prepare your vehicle: Park on a flat surface, engage the parking brake, and loosen the lug nuts on the wheel.
  2. Lift the car: Use a jack to raise the vehicle and secure it with jack stands for safety.
  3. Remove the wheel: Fully remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel to access the brake assembly.
  4. Remove the caliper: Locate the brake caliper and remove the bolts holding it. Carefully slide it off the rotor without disconnecting the brake line.
  5. Remove old brake pads: Take out the worn brake pads from the caliper bracket.
  6. Compress the caliper piston: Use a C-clamp or brake caliper tool to push the piston back into the caliper housing, creating space for new pads.
  7. Install new brake pads: Place the new pads in the caliper bracket.
  8. Reassemble the caliper: Reinstall the caliper over the new pads and tighten the bolts securely.
  9. Replace the wheel: Put the wheel back on, tighten lug nuts by hand, lower the car, and then fully tighten the lug nuts.
  10. Test your brakes: Before driving, press the brake pedal several times to ensure firm brake pressure.

Regularly inspecting and replacing your brake pads when needed is essential for safe driving. If you’re unsure or uncomfortable performing this task, visit your local Mitsubishi service center for professional assistance.