Mitsubishi Raider Brake Drum Kit in US

A brake drum kit for the Mitsubishi Raider addresses the most common brake service shortcut: replacing shoes on a worn Raider drum, or fitting new drums with glazed, worn shoes. Either combination prevents correct break-in on the Mitsubishi Raider. New shoes have a specific arc radius that must contact a fresh drum surface across the full lining width on your Raider. A GeoBrakes drum kit eliminates that incompatibility by delivering matched drums and shoes confirmed for your Mitsubishi Raider in a single order.

What Is Included in the Mitsubishi Raider Brake Drum Kit

The kit for your Mitsubishi Raider includes OEM-spec cast-iron brake drums at the correct inner diameter for the Raider for both left and right rear wheels, drum brake shoes with OEM-grade friction lining matched to the Mitsubishi Raider drum bore and wheel cylinder specification, a brake hardware kit with return springs, hold-down hardware, and self-adjusters specific to the Raider, and drum retaining hardware where required by the Mitsubishi Raider application.

Why American Conditions Make a Full Kit the Right Call for Your Mitsubishi Raider

Road salt and freeze-thaw cycles deteriorate every component in the Mitsubishi Raider drum brake system over the same service interval. By the time a Raider drum is worn, the shoes are typically at or near minimum thickness, the hardware is corroded, and the wheel cylinder boots are deteriorating on your Mitsubishi Raider. Replacing drums and shoes alone while leaving worn springs and seized adjusters on the Raider produces a service that underperforms within months.

Signs the Brake Drum Kit on Your Mitsubishi Raider Is Due

• Rear brake pulsation or grabbing on your Mitsubishi Raider during stops, out-of-round drum bore
• Grinding or scraping from the Raider rear axle with the parking brake fully released
• Raider drum inner surface scored or worn to maximum allowable diameter on inspection
• Friction lining at or below 1.5mm on your Mitsubishi Raider visible during drum removal
• Parking brake on your Raider requiring excessive travel before holding on a slope
• Mitsubishi Raider pulling to one side under braking, asymmetric drum or shoe condition

Why GeoBrakes for the Mitsubishi Raider Brake Drum Kit

Drum and shoe arc radius must match exactly for correct contact geometry on the Mitsubishi Raider. An incorrect drum diameter or wrong-spec shoe lining for the Raider produces immediate uneven wear and noise. Every kit in the GeoBrakes catalogue is assembled for the Mitsubishi Raider, drum diameter, shoe arc, and hardware spring rates all confirmed as a matched set specific to the Raider.

Frequently Asked Questions - Mitsubishi Raider Brake Drum Kits

How do I know if I need a basic or full-service kit for my Mitsubishi Raider?

A basic kit for the Mitsubishi Raider is appropriate when the wheel cylinders have been recently replaced and show no signs of leaking. A full-service kit is the stronger choice during a high-mileage Raider overhaul, particularly on American Mitsubishi Raider vehicles with significant winter salt exposure.

Should I replace drum kits on both rear wheels of my Mitsubishi Raider at the same time?

Yes. Always replace drum brake components on the Mitsubishi Raider as an axle set, both left and right rear, to maintain balanced braking force. Drums and shoes at different wear stages on the Raider create uneven rear braking that pulls the vehicle to one side.

Can I install a brake drum kit on my Mitsubishi Raider myself?

Rear drum brake service on the Mitsubishi Raider is a moderately advanced DIY task. It requires removing the drum, dismantling the shoe assembly on the Raider, correctly routing return springs, and adjusting shoes to the correct drum clearance. A service manual specific to the Mitsubishi Raider is essential.