Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Four problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/08/1997

Consumer has been experiencning problems with the brakes. She has had the vehicle into the dealer for the front brakes and the rotors. Had brakes and rotors replaced in July/ August and in October.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/06/1997

Consumer was sitting at a red light, foot depressed on the brake pedal vehicle jumped forward, hitting the leading car, foot was still on the brake pedal, vehicle continued to move forward, consumer, therefore, engaged the emergency parking brake to stop the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 07/03/1997

While driving vehicle about 35 mph the comsumer had a brake problem. When stepping on brake pedal, trying to stop the vehicle, it took long time to st0p, and when stopping the brakes grabbed on the disc. Also front brakes ulsated/replaced front brake rotors. In addition, replaced rear main seal and oil seal and retorqued all mounting nuts and bolts due to front suspension noise.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When traveling at higher speeds and braking the brakes and /or rotors shudders /shake real bad to the point of throwing off stering capability in vehicle and shakes more so going down hill , I have already had them replaced (brakes and rotors) and it did not help any I still have the same problem .




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