Brake Master Cylinder problems of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse

While driving as I went to brake, I felt the brakes had gone out. My foot went all the way to the floor, very very scary! at times it would not do this, it then became more often. I took in for repair and they repaired the master cylinder. Once I picked up the problem still existed. I did return to the repair shop and they stated they had to reset a switch, it seems okay now. My concern is since I received this abs recall, could this have been the issue? just wanted to report this in case there is some sort of relation.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floor when depressed with a delayed resposne. The failure became progressively worse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the master cylinder, brake booster and brake switch were replaced. One month after the repair was performed the failure recurred. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailalbe. VIN tool confirms parts not avaiallbe. Js.

Upon applying my brakes to slow down the pedal went to the floor and a hissing noise coming from the pedal area. Had done this before and then it was ok. Started doing it again and had the brakes changed. Was fine for a while then started again. Had ase mechanic inspect master cylinder, bleed brakes and brake booster. Still all the same. I know they recalled lancer for the same issues. And also 2005-2207- Eclipse. They all have the same issue. Cannot allow my daughter to drive this car due to the problem.

The brakes got spongy one day after I braked hard, there was a whistle on release and then were far less efficient. Sometime I had to push the pedal to the floor to stop. The pedal started to engage then didn't seem to work at all until I was almost at the floor. I had the master cylinder replaced and breaks tested multiple times as well as brakes bled and nothing helped. I've had multiple mechanics change out parts and look at it but it still continues to require a lot of extra stopping time and distance. It's very hard to stop in time if you have to stop short.

Driving into work at 35mph, light changed and pressed brakes to stop. Brake pedal went all the way to the floor and the car did not slow down. Release brake pedal and pressed again, tapping the brake pedal to slow the car to avoid going through intersection and hitting car in front. Car slowed eventually after 3 times releasing the brake and pressing it again. No accident occurred, but this type of incident has happened on multiple occasions since then, making me feel unsafe driving my own car. Now, summer of 2015, the brakes are not working properly and we have to push the the brake all the way to the floor to stop and the brakes are very insensitive where they used to respond to the slightest tap and stop. We took the car to the dealership for service and were quoted $2000 worth of repairs to replace the abs and grand master cylinder and rear brake pads. In July, we received a recall notice for exactly this type of incident, however the dealership was not equipped to handle the repair for some weeks and just now (August 7) we were notified that they have the parts available for the first level of repair - even though they suggested to replace the entire system. However, Mitsubishi is telling us that they have to be able to reproduce the problem in order to fix the brakes and we were advised to "keep on driving until the problem occurs" - do they really want to pay the cost of a wrongful death/ dismemberment suit rather than the cost of parts and labor to repair faulty brakes which they have already recalled? we have to wait to see if the dealer can reproduce the brakes malfunction to see if they will cover the cost of repairs. This has been a nightmare and we are left without a car or even the offer of loaner vehicle during this time. I cannot wait to sell this car and be rid of Mitsubishi and their awful customer service.

There has been intermittent brake failure for four years. Many trips to the mechanic (180 degrees auto in phoenix arizona) included replacement of master cylinder twice and numerous brake jobs that never fixed the problem. Now we find that Mitsubishi has known about the problem, has issued a warning, but has yet to provide a fix for this issue. We will not drive this car any longer as we never know when the failure will occur and we never want anyone hurt.