Parts for your 2020 Mitsubishi Asx-Brake shoes

2020 Mitsubishi ASX brake shoes — what they do and how to look after them

Brake shoes are relevant to the 2020 Mitsubishi ASX. Technical sources confirm the Australian and New Zealand–spec 2020 ASX uses rear drum brakes with brake shoes: the Mitsubishi Motors Australia model specifications list “rear drum brakes” for 2020 ASX variants, the Mitsubishi ASX (GA–GK) workshop manual (Brakes – Group 35A) details rear leading/trailing drum assemblies, and major parts catalogues used by workshops (such as Mitsubishi ASA/CAPS and aftermarket catalogues from Bendix and DBA) list rear brake shoe sets for 2010–2021 ASX models. That means the 2020 ASX is fitted with brake shoes on the rear axle.

On the ASX, the rear drum brakes use curved brake shoes that press outward against the inside of a metal drum to slow the car. They’re robust, largely sealed from road grime, and double as the parking brake. While discs do most of the heavy stopping up front, well-maintained shoes keep braking balance stable and give the handbrake a firm, positive feel.

For owners, the smart move is to have the rear shoes checked during routine servicing. A quick inspection every 10,000–15,000 km (or each service visit) helps catch wear before it affects performance. Shoes should be replaced when the lining is worn to the service limit, is glazed or heat-cracked, or contaminated by brake fluid from a weeping wheel cylinder. Drums need measuring for roundness and diameter, they’re machined or replaced if out of spec. It’s good practice to install new hold-down springs and hardware with the shoes, and to address any wheel cylinder issues at the same time.

• Tell-tales that the ASX’s shoes need attention:
  • Longer stopping distances or rear-end shudder under braking
  • Scraping or squealing from the rear, especially at low speed
  • Parking brake needing more clicks or not holding on a hill

The ASX’s auto-adjusters should take up normal wear, but after shoe replacement the parking brake free play is usually set at the lever. New shoes bed in over the first couple of hundred kilometres, gentle, repeated stops help them mate to the drum. Tyre rotation is a handy time for a quick drum-off inspection, and wheel nuts should always be torqued correctly after refitting. Quality replacement shoes meeting local standards (ADR/ECE R90) will give consistent feel and durability. Look after them and they’ll easily go the distance for typical commuting and weekend trips.

Popular questions about 2020 Mitsubishi ASX brake shoes

Do 2020 ASX models use rear drum brakes or discs?
The 2020 ASX sold in Australia and New Zealand uses rear drum brakes with brake shoes. Fronts are ventilated discs with pads, rears are drums with shoes that also serve the parking brake.

How long do ASX brake shoes usually last?
It varies with driving, loads, and terrain, but many owners see 60,000–100,000 km or more from rear shoes. Regular inspections are key, replace earlier if linings approach the service limit, are noisy, or the parking brake performance drops.

Do the rear shoes need manual adjustment?
The ASX uses self-adjusters inside the drum. During servicing, technicians check the mechanism is free and operating, clean out brake dust, and adjust the parking brake cable at the lever only if needed after shoe replacement.