TIN1835001

* * TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE * *
DATE:
August 8, 2018
TO:
Mitsubishi Motors US & Puerto Rico Dealer Service and Parts Managers
RE:
Brake Fluid Leak at Brake Master Cylinder
TIN NO.
TIN-18-35-001
AFFECTED VEHICLES: 2014 – 2017 Outlander produced before June 5, 2017
PURPOSE
For concerns of the brake warning light coming on due to low brake fluid in the brake fluid
reservoir and brake fluid is found on the front of the brake booster, DO NOT replace the brake
master cylinder.
Perform the following:
1. Loosen both brake line nuts completely at the brake master cylinder.
2. Loosen (do not completely remove) the two mounting nuts of the brake master cylinder
to the brake booster.
3. Reinstall the brake line nuts to the brake master cylinder, confirming the flare tube is
installed straight into the brake master cylinder, hand tighten the brake line nuts while
confirming the brake line remains straight into the brake master cylinder body, and
torque the brake line nuts to 16 ft-lbs (21 N-m).
4. Retighten the mounting nuts of the brake master cylinder to the brake booster to
18 ft-lbs (25 N-m).
5. Refill the brake fluid reservoir and perform brake bleeding.
6. Clean the brake fluid leak from the brake booster and surrounding areas.
7. Check for any other sources of leaks and repair as needed.
8. Test drive the vehicle and confirm proper brake operation.
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