Mitsubishi ASX Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
A genuinely important habit worth building: Mitsubishi has faced multiple confirmed recalls on related models addressing corrosion in brake-related components.
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Mitsubishi ASX Brake Discs: OEM Part Number
| Front discs, most petrol/diesel variants | 294mm diameter, vented, 26mm thickness, 25mm minimum |
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| Rear discs | 302mm diameter, solid, 10mm thickness, 8mm minimum |
Mitsubishi ASX Brake Discs: The Part That Pads Depend On
On the Mitsubishi ASX, discs and pads don't wear independently — neglect one and the other degrades faster too, which is exactly why what starts as a routine pad change frequently turns into a disc replacement as well.
Mitsubishi ASX Brake Discs: What They Do
Brake discs provide the surface the brake pads clamp against to slow the car, converting momentum into heat through friction. Larger, sportier trims of the ASX typically use bigger discs than standard versions to handle the additional heat generated by more aggressive braking.
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A Genuinely Important Habit Worth Building: Checking for Open Recalls — Mitsubishi ASX Brake Discs
Mitsubishi has faced multiple confirmed recalls on related models specifically addressing corrosion in brake-related components, including parking brake shafts and caliper boots not being properly water-sealed, traced back to a UK dealer's original field report about rear brake disintegration. It's genuinely worth checking your specific VIN against Mitsubishi's official recall register directly, particularly on a used car where you can't be certain a previous owner had any relevant recall work completed.
It's also genuinely worth knowing that a burning smell alongside noticeably hot wheels after releasing the parking brake can indicate a seized, corroded rear caliper rubbing against the disc — worth having this checked promptly.
Mitsubishi ASX Brake Discs: Wear Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Brake Discs Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and choosing a reliable aftermarket disc.
More Mitsubishi Brake Discs
The same part, covered across other Mitsubishi models.