Telltale Signs of Brake Parts Failing
Your Mitsubishi Eclipse brake system is comprised of several different parts which are connected to a brake fluid reservoir with fluid lines. So, there's complication and danger that could stem from a breakdown of one part or component. Even a low level of brake fluid tends to be certainly noticeable - stopping power is reduced even with a brake pedal fully depressed.
The same scenario holds true of rotors. These parts contain a healthy amount of thick surfacing for the brake calibers to grab onto by virtue of the pads enclosed. Should surfacing be ground-down to a thin layer, you'll be able to discern distinct noises or a grinding sensation when pressure is applied to the pedal. And as mentioned, stopping power is reduced to a degree deemed too unsafe if not outright hazardous.
With any such condition felt, heard or observed, it is of paramount importance to secure a date and time for brake servicing without delay incurred past Cumberland, MD.