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Honda Accord (1990-1993) Maintenance and Repair

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#735 of 2104 Motorized shoulder belt by austinman7

Jun 18, 2007 (1:19 pm)

Well, if anyone's interested, I got my answer to the question about replacing the motorized shoulder belt with a normal belt anchored on the side. Honda won't do it, as a matter of policy, since it involves a safety issue originally designed into the car.
 
So, my search for a good used Accord will continue, focusing now on the 1992-93 models that have airbags instead.
 
Also, I asked the body shop about fixing the rusted areas in the rear quarter panels at the front of the wheel housing, that showed up on the one I drove the other day. He said he'd do it, but not warranty it, since it tends to come back, sooner rather than later. Just wondering if any of you have had any luck fixing this problem in a more permanent way.
 
Thanks.

#736 of 2104 Re: Motorized shoulder belt [austinman7] by lilengineerboy

Jun 18, 2007 (2:46 pm)

Replying to: austinman7 (Jun 18, 2007 1:19 pm)
Also, I asked the body shop about fixing the rusted areas in the rear quarter panels at the front of the wheel housing, that showed up on the one I drove the other day. He said he'd do it, but not warranty it, since it tends to come back, sooner rather than later. Just wondering if any of you have had any luck fixing this problem in a more permanent way.
 
Once rust is there, there is very little that can be done to get rid of it. I would suggest searching for vehicles in climates less prone to rust/corrosion. This also makes maintenance much easier.

#737 of 2104 Re: Motorized shoulder belt [lilengineerboy] by thegraduate

Jun 18, 2007 (6:35 pm)

Replying to: lilengineerboy (Jun 18, 2007 2:46 pm)
Yes, shop for cars here in the south. It is very rare to see a car with rust here in Alabama. I have an 11 year old Honda with absolutely no rust to be found.

#738 of 2104 Re: 1992 Accord Master Cylinder (brake) replacement [elroy5] by cafetom

Jun 18, 2007 (6:44 pm)

Replying to: elroy5 (May 14, 2007 6:54 pm)
Hello there,
 
I apologize for jumping into this thread, but I am having a similar issue.
 
on my 1992 accord LX, I just replaced my rotors, calipers, pads, ball joints, control arms, sway bar ends, and front wheel bearings. PHEW.
 
I bled the front brakes and everything seemed to be going well. Suddenly, about 2 days after getting it all together, my brakes go to the floor, and there are NO leaks.
 
The auto shop wants to sell me hoses, and I just don't see anything wrong with them. They don't bulge.
 
Then they said that I need to bleed the rear passenger, then the front driver, then rear driver, and front passenger. Does this sound right as a possible problem?
 
Did that person who started this thread have to replace their Master Cylinder?
 
Also, the link you provided for bleeding brakes doesn't work. I am wondering if there is some mid-point bleeding needed?
 
Tom

#739 of 2104 Re: 1992 Accord Master Cylinder (brake) replacement [cafetom] by elroy5

Jun 18, 2007 (7:28 pm)

Replying to: cafetom (Jun 18, 2007 6:44 pm)
If your brake fluid has never been changed (it should be changed every 3 years), you probably finished off your master cylinder when you bled the brakes.

#740 of 2104 Re: 1992 Accord Master Cylinder (brake) replacement [elroy5] by cafetom

Jun 18, 2007 (7:37 pm)

Replying to: elroy5 (Jun 18, 2007 7:28 pm)
thank you.
 
Last time the brakes were touched was in 2001. Okay then.
 
Can you give me the link to bleeding the brakes?
 
Tom

#741 of 2104 Re: 1992 Accord Master Cylinder (brake) replacement [cafetom] by elroy5

Jun 18, 2007 (8:12 pm)

Replying to: cafetom (Jun 18, 2007 7:37 pm)
Here you go. Good luck.
 
http://syclone.motocrew.com/CG5/brakebleed.htm

#742 of 2104 Re: 1992 Accord Master Cylinder (brake) replacement [elroy5] by cafetom

Jun 18, 2007 (8:23 pm)

Replying to: elroy5 (Jun 18, 2007 8:12 pm)
Sorry my friend. It doesn't appear that this link is good. Can you try it and let me know?
 
Tom

#743 of 2104 Re: 1992 Accord Master Cylinder (brake) replacement [cafetom] by elroy5

Jun 18, 2007 (8:44 pm)

Replying to: cafetom (Jun 18, 2007 8:23 pm)
It works when I click on it. Maybe try copy and paste.

#744 of 2104 Re: Motorized shoulder belt [lilengineerboy] by austinman7

Jun 19, 2007 (8:14 am)

Replying to: lilengineerboy (Jun 18, 2007 2:46 pm)
That's an idea -- thanks.
 
And to thegraduate in Alabama -- just send one of those rust-free 1992 or 1993 models, with low mileage of course, up to me in Kentucky, and all will be well.

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