Parts for your 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander-Brake shoes

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Brake Shoes

Based on Mitsubishi technical documentation and parts catalogues, brake shoes are fitted to the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander in most non‑PHEV (petrol/diesel) ZL series models. The Mitsubishi Motors Service Manual for the ZJ/ZK/ZL Outlander (Group 36: Brakes) specifies a “drum‑in‑disc” rear parking brake, which uses internal brake shoes inside the rear disc hat. Genuine parts catalogues for the same models list a parking brake shoe set for 2014–2020 Outlander non‑PHEV variants. By contrast, the 2020 Outlander PHEV uses an Electronic Parking Brake (as noted in the PHEV owner’s manual), which integrates the park hold into the rear calipers and does not use separate brake shoes.

On 2020 Outlander petrol and diesel models, the brake shoes serve one clear job: holding the vehicle securely when parked. They sit inside the “hat” of the rear brake disc and are actuated by the handbrake lever or foot pedal via cables. Because the service braking is handled by the disc pads and calipers, these shoes typically wear slowly, but they still need periodic inspection, cleaning and adjustment to deliver strong, predictable holding—especially on steep Kiwi and Aussie hills.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to have the rear discs removed so the parking brake shoes and hardware can be inspected. A technician will check shoe lining condition, look for contamination from road grime or grease, and measure even contact. If the handbrake travel has crept up, an internal star‑wheel adjustment restores bite. After beach trips or outback dust, a clean and de‑glaze inside the drum hat can prevent squeaks and shudder.

When replacement is due, both sides on the axle should be done together, along with springs and hold‑downs if they’re tired. After fitting, the shoes need careful adjustment and a short bedding‑in routine to seat them evenly. For Outlanders that tow, park on inclines, or live near the coast, more frequent checks help maintain confident holding power. If there’s a scraping noise at low speed with the handbrake partially applied, a weak hold on hills, or excessive lever/pedal travel, it’s time for an inspection.

Good practice for owners includes using the parking brake regularly (it keeps the mechanism free), rinsing underbody and brakes after salty or muddy drives, and asking for a parking brake check at each service interval. It’s a small system that plays a big role in day‑to‑day safety.

• Signs it needs attention: increased lever/pedal travel, poor hill hold, scraping or grinding, uneven rear braking feel when parking brake is applied lightly.
• Service tip: request cleaning, adjustment and hardware inspection whenever rear pads/discs are serviced.

Popular questions about 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander brake shoes

Do all 2020 Outlanders have brake shoes?

Most petrol and diesel 2020 Outlanders in Australia and New Zealand do—they use drum‑in‑disc parking brakes with internal shoes. The 2020 Outlander PHEV uses an Electronic Parking Brake integrated into the rear calipers, so it doesn’t have separate parking brake shoes. If you’ve got a handbrake lever or pedal, you likely have shoes