MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT 2000 : Problems

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Brake Disc Rotor

ODI ID: 10016752 NHTSA Complaint ID: 407028

Make: Mitsubishi Model: 2000 MONTERO SPORT 00

Component/Parts: Brake Disc Rotor

Failure Date: April 23, 2003 Complaint Date: April 30, 2003

City/State: DOUGLASVILLE, GA (Georgia)
Crash: No Fire: No Injured: 0 Deaths: 0

Complaint Description: with less than 40k miles on my 2000 mitsubishi montero sport, the brake pads have been replaced three times, the rotors replaced once. now two local mechanics tell me that my vehicle's brake pads cover less than 50% of the rotor, causing significantly reduced braking capability. the root cause appears to be that the vehicle has 14" rotors on trucks designed for 15" rotors (and 15" wheels). the result is that the brake system wears out quickly and, in the opinion of my local goodyear dealership, presents a severe safety hazard. the goodyear dealer actually told me that he would not recommend driving the vehicle. .