Replacing the brake pads on your Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is an essential maintenance task that ensures safety and optimal braking performance. While it’s recommended to have a professional mechanic handle brake repairs, you can follow this step-by-step guide to understand the process or perform it yourself if you have the right tools and experience.

Tools and Materials Needed

  • New brake pads compatible with Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
  • Jack and jack stands
  • Lug wrench
  • Socket set and ratchet
  • C-clamp or brake caliper tool
  • Brake cleaner
  • Rubber gloves and safety glasses
  • Torque wrench

Step-by-Step Brake Pad Replacement

  1. Prepare the vehicle: Park your Eclipse Cross on a flat surface, engage the parking brake, and wear safety gear. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel but don’t remove them yet.
  2. Lift the vehicle: Use a jack to raise the car and secure it on jack stands. Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel to access the brake assembly.
  3. Remove the caliper: Locate the brake caliper and remove the bolts holding it in place. Carefully slide the caliper off the rotor without stressing the brake hose.
  4. Extract old brake pads: Remove the worn brake pads from the caliper bracket. Note their position for installing the new pads correctly.
  5. Compress the caliper piston: Use a C-clamp or brake caliper tool to gently push the piston back into the caliper housing. This creates space for the new, thicker pads.
  6. Install new brake pads: Place the new brake pads into the caliper bracket in the same orientation as the old ones.
  7. Reassemble the brake components: Carefully reposition the caliper over the rotor and secure it with the bolts. Ensure they are tightened to the manufacturer’s recommended torque specifications.
  8. Reattach the wheel: Mount the wheel back on, hand-tighten the lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and then torque the lug nuts to specification.
  9. Test the brakes: Before driving, pump the brake pedal a few times to seat the new pads properly. Perform a slow test drive to confirm braking performance.

Regularly inspecting and replacing your brake pads is crucial for maintaining your Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross’s safety and drivability. If you encounter any difficulties or uncertainty during the process, consult a certified Mitsubishi technician.