Table 1 shows nine common service brakes related problems of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc rotor (three problems).
While driving 45-50 mph smelled smoke. Consumer applied brakes, and they faded. Transmission slipped. Consumer pulled over, and front of vehicle burst into flames. Fire department put out fire, vehicle was towed to dealer. Factory representative determined Mitsubishi was not responsible. Read details...
Had wheel cylinders replaced -- left rear in 2004 and right rear in Dec 2005. Went for oil change today and asked the mechanic to pull of rear wheels because the brakes didn't feel right to me. Right rear was soaked in brake fluid and left rear had just started to leak. Read details...
While traveling on highway and applying brakes, there was a loud grinding noise coming from wheel. Dealership was aware of problem. Consumer found that the problem was with the brakes/rotors, and tires. Two weeks later the back springs on tires had been replaced. Read details...