Parts for your 2019 Mitsubishi Asx-Brake shoes

2019 Mitsubishi ASX brake-shoes: what they do and when to replace them

Based on technical sources, brake-shoes are relevant and fitted to the 2019 Mitsubishi ASX sold in Australia and New Zealand. Mitsubishi Motors Australia’s 2019 ASX specifications and the factory workshop manual (Brake group) list front ventilated disc brakes and rear leading–trailing drum brakes that use brake shoes. Major fitment catalogues for AU/NZ (e.g., Bendix and other OEM-equivalent parts listings) also specify rear brake shoe sets for 2010–2020 ASX/RVR/Outlander Sport models, confirming this setup.

On this ASX, the rear drums house two brake-shoes per side. When the brake pedal’s pressed, wheel cylinders push the shoes outward against the inside of the drum, creating friction to slow the car. The same shoes provide strong park-brake holding power, which is handy on hills and gravel driveways common around Aus and NZ.

As with any friction component, brake-shoes wear with use. They’ll usually last longer than front pads, but they still need regular inspection and occasional replacement. A good rule is to have them checked at each service or at least every 20,000 km, especially if the vehicle tows, carries loads, or sees lots of stop–start city running.

• Common signs they’re due: longer stopping distances, a low or spongy pedal, the handbrake needing more clicks, scraping or grinding noises from the rear, or brake pull.
• Best practice on replacement: renew shoes as an axle set (both sides), clean and inspect the drums, and measure drum inside diameter—resurface or replace drums if they’re out of spec, scored, or heat-cracked.
• Always replace or at least inspect the shoe hardware (springs/retainers), self-adjusters, and wheel cylinders. Any sign of fluid seepage at the cylinders means they should be rebuilt or replaced.
• After fitting, correctly adjust the shoes so the drums just turn freely, then bed them in with a series of gentle stops from moderate speed. Recheck handbrake travel and fluid level.

Coastal and rural driving can accelerate corrosion inside the drums. Keeping the braking system clean, using quality parts, and sticking to scheduled inspections will keep the ASX’s rear brakes working quietly and consistently for the long haul.

FAQs

Does the 2019 Mitsubishi ASX have rear drum brakes or discs?
For Australian and New Zealand models, the 2019 ASX runs rear drum brakes with brake-shoes and front ventilated discs. Technical data from Mitsubishi’s specs and workshop manual confirm this configuration, and AU/NZ parts catalogues list specific rear shoe sets for this model year.

How long do the rear brake-shoes typically last on an ASX?
Driving style and conditions make a big difference, but many owners see anywhere from 60,000 to 120,000 kilometres from rear shoes. Frequent city use, heavy loads, towing, or lots of hills will reduce that figure. Regular inspections will catch wear early and protect the drums.

Can the shoes be replaced without changing the drums?
Yes—provided the drums are within the manufacturer’s diameter specification and aren’t heat-checked, grooved, or out-of-round. It’s smart to replace shoe hardware and check wheel cylinders at the same time to ensure quiet, even braking and proper self-adjustment.