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Old 29-05-2013, 09:33 PM
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Recent brake work on Mitsubishi EVO8.


Parts supplied and installed:
Project Mu Racing Brake Fluid Flush -- $120
EBC Red Brake Pads Front and rear, EBC 3GD Brakes Front + Rear Rotors-- $850

Time taken to fit the brakes rotors + pads + brake fluid flush and bleed -- 2.5hrs
Note: The Brembo setup is the same for all Mitsubishi Evolution IV to IX.

Front EBC 3GD slotted+dimpled rotors + EBC Red Brake Pads installation.

Brake Caliper rods must be properly removed and reinstalled and aligned properly to remove + install pads:


Spring Support Back plate on the Brembo Caliper must be removed and the EBC Reds are slipped in carefully:


Caliper rods have a sleeved clearance fit, which must fit all the way into the back of the Brembo Caliper to safely secure the brake pad in:


EBC Red Brake pads are now properly fitted with caliper rods secured onto backing plate:


Front install: EBC 3GD Slotted+Dimpled rotors and EBC Red Brake Pads installed. (Note that the 2x19mm caliper bolts have to be removed to remove caliper before installing new rotor.):


Rear Install: EBC 3GD Slotted+ Dimpled rotors and EBC Red Brake Pads installed. Note: Installation is similar to the front except for handbrake adjustment which have to be done.