Service Brakes Problems of Lotus Elise

Lotus Elise owners have reported 2 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc pads (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Lotus Elise

Problem Category Number of Problems
Brake Disc Pads problems
1
Service Brakes problems
1

Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Lotus Elise

The Brake Disc Pads problem

Momentary brake failure yesterday. This happened to my wife. She's commuted with the car to work 3 times a week, 90 miles round trip for 7+ months, logging many thousands of miles, and much more than I have.   Read details...

The Service Brakes problem

Tl - the contact owns a 2005 Lotus Elise. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, smoke started to emit in and around the vehicle. The contact mentioned that he attempted to engaged the brakes but the pedal sank to the floor. The vehicle was towed to the dealer.   Read details...




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