Mitsubishi Eclipse Brake Drum Kit in US

A brake drum kit for the Mitsubishi Eclipse addresses the most common brake service shortcut: replacing shoes on a worn Eclipse drum, or fitting new drums with glazed, worn shoes. Either combination prevents correct break-in on the Mitsubishi Eclipse. New shoes have a specific arc radius that must contact a fresh drum surface across the full lining width on your Eclipse. A GeoBrakes drum kit eliminates that incompatibility by delivering matched drums and shoes confirmed for your Mitsubishi Eclipse in a single order.

What Is Included in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Brake Drum Kit

The kit for your Mitsubishi Eclipse includes OEM-spec cast-iron brake drums at the correct inner diameter for the Eclipse for both left and right rear wheels, drum brake shoes with OEM-grade friction lining matched to the Mitsubishi Eclipse drum bore and wheel cylinder specification, a brake hardware kit with return springs, hold-down hardware, and self-adjusters specific to the Eclipse, and drum retaining hardware where required by the Mitsubishi Eclipse application.

Why American Conditions Make a Full Kit the Right Call for Your Mitsubishi Eclipse

Road salt and freeze-thaw cycles deteriorate every component in the Mitsubishi Eclipse drum brake system over the same service interval. By the time a Eclipse drum is worn, the shoes are typically at or near minimum thickness, the hardware is corroded, and the wheel cylinder boots are deteriorating on your Mitsubishi Eclipse. Replacing drums and shoes alone while leaving worn springs and seized adjusters on the Eclipse produces a service that underperforms within months.

Signs the Brake Drum Kit on Your Mitsubishi Eclipse Is Due

• Rear brake pulsation or grabbing on your Mitsubishi Eclipse during stops, out-of-round drum bore
• Grinding or scraping from the Eclipse rear axle with the parking brake fully released
• Eclipse drum inner surface scored or worn to maximum allowable diameter on inspection
• Friction lining at or below 1.5mm on your Mitsubishi Eclipse visible during drum removal
• Parking brake on your Eclipse requiring excessive travel before holding on a slope
• Mitsubishi Eclipse pulling to one side under braking, asymmetric drum or shoe condition

Why GeoBrakes for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Brake Drum Kit

Drum and shoe arc radius must match exactly for correct contact geometry on the Mitsubishi Eclipse. An incorrect drum diameter or wrong-spec shoe lining for the Eclipse produces immediate uneven wear and noise. Every kit in the GeoBrakes catalogue is assembled for the Mitsubishi Eclipse, drum diameter, shoe arc, and hardware spring rates all confirmed as a matched set specific to the Eclipse.

Frequently Asked Questions - Mitsubishi Eclipse Brake Drum Kits

How do I know if I need a basic or full-service kit for my Mitsubishi Eclipse?

A basic kit for the Mitsubishi Eclipse is appropriate when the wheel cylinders have been recently replaced and show no signs of leaking. A full-service kit is the stronger choice during a high-mileage Eclipse overhaul, particularly on American Mitsubishi Eclipse vehicles with significant winter salt exposure.

Should I replace drum kits on both rear wheels of my Mitsubishi Eclipse at the same time?

Yes. Always replace drum brake components on the Mitsubishi Eclipse as an axle set, both left and right rear, to maintain balanced braking force. Drums and shoes at different wear stages on the Eclipse create uneven rear braking that pulls the vehicle to one side.

Can I install a brake drum kit on my Mitsubishi Eclipse myself?

Rear drum brake service on the Mitsubishi Eclipse is a moderately advanced DIY task. It requires removing the drum, dismantling the shoe assembly on the Eclipse, correctly routing return springs, and adjusting shoes to the correct drum clearance. A service manual specific to the Mitsubishi Eclipse is essential.