Mitsubishi L200 Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
A genuinely specific, real finding: a corroded brake pipe near the rear differential is a documented cause of spongy brake pedal feel with no obvious external leak — plus Mitsubishi's broader, confirmed corrosion-related recall history.
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OEM Part Number: 4615A285 (genuine front disc — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket front discs Brembo 09.A868.11 / Bosch 0 986 479 F45
| Front brake discs (aftermarket) | Brembo 09.A868.11 (294 x 28 mm, vented, 6 holes, coated, minimum thickness 26.4 mm); Brembo 09.A868.1X (294 x 28 mm, vented, 6 holes, coated high-carbon, drilled, minimum thickness 26.6 mm); Bosch 0 986 479 F45 (294 x 28 mm, vented, 6 holes, coated high-carbon, minimum thickness 26.4 mm); Bosch 0 986 479 704 (294 x 28 mm, vented, 6 holes, coated, minimum thickness 26.4 mm); ATE 24.0128-0312.1 (294 x 28 mm, vented, 6 holes, coated, minimum thickness 26.4 mm); TRW DF6735 (294 x 28 mm, vented, 6 holes, painted, minimum thickness 26 mm); Ferodo DDF1818C (294 x 28 mm, vented, 6 holes, coated, minimum thickness 26 mm); Zimmermann 380.2172.20 (294 x 28 mm, vented, 6 holes, coated, minimum thickness 26.4 mm) |
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| Disc sizes & variants | The standard front disc for this generation is 294 x 28 mm vented with a 6-bolt hub. a 270 x 28 mm Hella disc with 5 holes also appears. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | 4615A285 (genuine front disc number for this model — confirm via VIN, as several disc sizes exist) |
| Fitment notes | Nearly every brand lists the same 294 x 28 mm 6-hole vented disc, so that is the one to fit unless the vehicle has been upgraded; minimum thickness is 26.4 mm (26 mm by TRW and Ferodo); the Stark and Ridex 294 mm discs are restricted to vehicles built up to November 2016. |
Mitsubishi L200 Brake Discs: The Part That Pads Depend On
On the Mitsubishi L200, wear on one of this pair accelerates wear on the other, so a pad change booked as routine maintenance often turns up discs that have quietly deteriorated alongside them.
Mitsubishi L200 Brake Discs: Watch: Replacing It
KA/KB = Series 4 (2006-2015); no Series 5 specific front disc video found. Alt generic L200: YI_Aw0v6GyM.
Mitsubishi L200 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 L200 typically use bigger discs than standard versions to handle the additional heat generated by more aggressive braking.
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A Genuinely Specific, Real Finding Worth Knowing About Spongy Brakes — Mitsubishi L200 Brake Discs
If you're experiencing a spongy brake pedal feel without any obvious external leak, this is genuinely worth knowing: a metal brake pipe running near the rear differential has been documented as a specific, real source of this exact symptom when it corrodes — worth having this specific pipe inspected directly rather than only checking the more obvious brake lines closer to the wheels. Air can find its way into the system through a compromised pipe in this less-commonly-checked location, causing a spongy pedal that bleeding alone won't permanently resolve if the underlying corroded pipe isn't also addressed.
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 given the genuine risk of further damage if left unaddressed.
Mitsubishi L200 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.
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The same part, covered across other Mitsubishi models.