Parts for your 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer-Brake shoes

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer brake shoes — are they used on this model?

Based on the Mitsubishi Lancer CF (2015–2017) Service Manual – Brake section – and the Mitsubishi ASA parts catalogue for AU/NZ market vehicles, brake shoes are used on 2017 Lancer variants fitted with rear drum brakes (commonly ES and LS trims). Higher-spec models with rear disc brakes (such as GSR/VRX) use brake pads at the rear and do not use service brake shoes. So, brake shoes are relevant for 2017 Lancers with rear drums and not applicable to models factory-fitted with rear discs.

For Lancers that do have rear drums, the brake shoe setup is a simple, tough design that suits daily driving around town and long runs across NZ and Australia. The shoes press outward against the inside of the drum to create friction, giving steady stopping power and dependable handbrake holding on steep driveways or boat ramps. Because the drum is enclosed, the system tends to stay clean and quiet, and maintenance intervals can be pleasantly long if the car’s serviced on time.

When it’s time for servicing, a proper inspection goes a long way. A good technician will remove the drums, check shoe lining thickness and even wear, look for glazing or heat spots, and confirm the wheel cylinders are dry and not weeping. The star-wheel adjuster should be cleaned and freed off, with a tiny dab of high-temp brake grease on the shoe contact pads at the backing plate—nowhere near the friction material. If the friction lining is close to the service limit in the factory manual, or there’s contamination from a leaking cylinder or hub seal, it’s time to replace.

Replacement is always done in axle pairs (both sides), and it’s smart to fit a hardware/spring kit at the same time. The drums themselves should be measured