2002 Mitsubishi Galant Brakes Problems

“My vehicle has been in out of the repair shop regarding my brakes. None of the technicians at ourisman Mitsubishi can identify what is causing the problem. Upon the request of the GM, I took my vehicle to them to have it inspected again. I purchased my vehicle in 2002 and in that year I have taken my vehicle to the service department to have my brakes worked on. My brakes are constantly producing a grinding noise. The grinding noise also makes my vehicle vibrate when braking. …”

“I continue to battle premature failure of the front brake rotors. The car is typically used with one occupant and no or very little (20lbs or less) cargo. In the approximately 20,000 miles I have owned the car, this issue has been repaired 3 times and has now failed the 4th time. It would have been repaired more times if I could afford it. More than 10,000 of these 20,000 miles have been driven with the brakes squealing or chattering. Eventually the braking power fades and the steering wheel shakes too much to hold onto. …”

“Car brought in for service. Brake pulsation,second time,left front wheel. Car is under 3 year 36,000 warranty. Car has 23,472 miles,warranty good till feb 27th,2005. Dealer says I need brake pads,inside pads are worn paper thin,outside pad is half life. This is the second time I brought this vehicle in for same complaint. Dealer will not cover the brake pads. Being that this problem has occurred twice,and from same side..I would believe that a malfunction of the brake caliper,or other defect has caused the abnormal wear on pads. …”

“I bought my Galant in october of 2002, the first year I had the car I had to take it in for the brakes squeaking and grinding four times. Each time the dealer said that there was nothing wrong, and sent me back home. I was told that it was my fault that my brakes were bad because of how I drive. I only had the car for a couple weeks when my brakes started squeeking and grinding the first time. I contacted Mitsubishi, and was told that there was nothing wrong with my vehicle, and that they were not going to fix the problem. …”

“Mitsubishi gallant: I bought this car pre-owned, with 40k miles. I have already service my brakes about 4 times. I used have a dealer warranty, but it was useless. A mechanic that I trust told me that my rotors had to be replaced. However, he didn't advice me to replace them because it was an expensive job and there was not warranty that the car will not continue with the same problem due to factory defects. He told me to look on this page for many issues on this car. I will get rid of this car as soon as I can. I will never buy this brand of car again, I'm very disappointed.”