Table 1 shows eight common service brakes related problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (one problem).
[see odi 705306, my problem is identical] the front brake discs are woefully inadequate for this car and I believe a manufacturing design defect. We had to turn the rotors twice after buying it, within the warranty period (36,000 miles). Mitsubishi says it is normal wear and tear. Read details...
When accelerator is released vehicle begins to brake without out brake pedal being depressed and vehicle does not stop for several feet when brakes are applied while backing up. Read details...
The vehicle's brakes failed. When the brake pedal was pressed there was a delay before the brakes engaged. This condition caused extended stopping distance. As a result of the brake failure the driver hit a pillar. The driver and two passenger's were injured. Read details...