Delica Canada | Mitsubishi Van Club

Hey all - long time lurker first time poster,

I have a 1998 Gen 2 L400 with rear discs and a seized caliper. Need to cross reference the rear calipers with something I can get in Baja, MX. I see a post to "Louise" from NVan that the Mitsubishi Montero 1994 would fit my vehicle can someone please confirm. Also can anyone tell me what DOT break fluid do I use? - although I am stuck in paradise, Unfortunately I do have to get home so if any one can shed some light asap that would be greatly appreciated.

Already tried: cleaning and lubing caliper sliding / shoulder bolts but have not removed the piston as we don't know if we can get parts, however it is obviously the problem.

cheers
Dal

You might be able to source a rear caliper from mid-90's Montero Sport with the V6 engine. There are a few 'legacy' parts on that model which cross over to the Delica L400 (Spacegear). Luckily this model was sold in the USA.

You could have a caliper express couriered from BC as the Local GVA suppliers of new and used JDM parts do have them....they might even have a rebuild kit which might be cheaper.

A final alternative: Try working the piston back into your caliper with a caliper press or large channel lock pliers. There could be some crud that is causing the jam.

Brake fluid is DOT-3 for the L400.

Rear brakes should x-ref with the 1996 Montero SR as well.

I've sprayed penetrating compund under the piston skirt then turned the actual piston to free it from the rust. Just a temp solution.
tlgf

Update: a little late as I'm still on manyana mx time.

The match make turned out to be a 1998 montero but I assume a 96 would work as well. If you find yourself broken down near la Paz, BCS. Try a place called Camerenna's first. They were awesome, know their 4x4 stuff, and truly want to help.

They had seals in stock and a shop to clean an put together, so we ended up with a rebuild. Took a few tries at the bleed but everything is back up an running and we are on our way home.

*** something to note all the delica's in BCS we came acrooss have all had a caliper fail. (Three inc. us) If you are planning a long trip get them checked or bring backup seals***

Got some good off road time, and other than the brake issue van is a trooper! Highly recommend the trip!

Cheers, dal