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Pressure Test (Except Montero)

  1. Connect pressure gauges to input and output ports of proportioning valve. See Fig 1. Bleed brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
    Fig 1: Connecting Pressure Gauges To Proportioning Valve
    G92H00213Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. Slowly depress brake pedal. Check readings on pressure gauges. Ensure output pressure begins to drop relative to input pressure at specified pressure range (split point). See SPLIT POINT PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS  table.
    SPLIT POINT PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS

    Application psi (kg/cm2 )
    Diamante 249-391 (18-28)
    Eclipse & Galant 391-462 (28-33)
    Mirage
    2-Door 320-392 (22-28)
    4-Door 391-463 (28-33)
    Montero Sport
    15 Inch Wheels 356 (25)
    16 Inch Wheels 498 (35)
  3. Continue depressing brake pedal, and check readings on pressure gauges. See PROPORTIONING VALVE PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS  table. If fluid pressures or split point are not within specification, replace proportioning valve.
PROPORTIONING VALVE PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Inlet Pressure - psi (kg/cm2 ) Outlet Pressure - psi (kg/cm2 )
Diamante 1015 (71) 420-507 (30-36)
Eclipse & Galant 1422 (100) 619-732 (44-52)
Mirage
2-Door 1422 (100) 566-680 (40-48)
4-Door 1422 (100) 619-733 (44-52)
Montero Sport
RWD
15 Inch Wheels 853 (60) 512-568 (36-40)
16 Inch Wheels 853 (60) 601-657 (42-46)
4WD
15 Inch Wheels 853 (60) 452-508 (32-36)
16 Inch Wheels 853 (60) 559-615 (39-43)