Air Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Two problems related to air brake disc rotor have been reported for the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2004

The rotors on my brakes lasted a good month and a half before they started to shake violently when I would try to gradually brake from speeds between 45-65 mph. Today I was exiting the freeway at about 65 mph and it felt like they just weren't stopping me. There was no pressure. I had the brakes checked out and the pads are like new, the rotors show some warping, however im not sure a warped rotor can cause brake failure. Id like to feel a lot more comfortable while driving my car. Im glad nothing extreme happened.

2 Air Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2002

Front brakes on 1998 mistubishi Eclipse vibrate when brakes applied. Vehicle has experienced this brake failure 4 times in the last 4 years. Rotors resurfaced at 12,000 miles. Rotors replaced at 27,000 miles and resurfaced and replaced again at 77,000 miles. This is unacceptable. Exterior door handles broke twice. (plastic).




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