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Honda Accord (1998-2002) Maintenance and Repair

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#1531 of 2254 1999 Honda Accord Brake Problems NEED HELP PLEASE by rickytz7111

Oct 02, 2008 (6:33 am)

Let me try to make a long story short. The other night I was going to change out the rotors and pads on the front disc brakes of my 99 accord lx 4cyl. I noticed that the lugs were kind of warm and the caliper was pretty warm as well, it had been sitting for about 1 hour or maybe a little less. I didn't think much about it. Well I got the new rotors installed along with the pads took it for a test drive and everything seemed fine. Well tonight I was out driving it I noticed a smell I didn't know what it was. When I got back to the house it was the front brakes. The lug nuts were so hot you couldn't touch them for a second with out getting burned. The rim felt fine as well as the tire. I called a friend and he told me try jacking the car up and spin the tire and have someone stop and try to spin the tire right after they release the brake to make sure the caliper wasn't catching or holding. I did that and it spun like a champ. So I don't think it's the calipers catching. He mentioned something about a check valve when you push in the piston on the rotor. He said if you do it to quickly that it does something with that check valve. Do Hondas have that check valve? His next advice was to bleed the brakes and see if that check valve would reset itself. Have you guys heard of that? Or do you think it is the calipers catching? What else do you think could be causing the problem? What should I do first? Thanks for any help

#1532 of 2254 Re: 1999 Honda Accord Brake Problems NEED HELP PLEASE [rickytz7111] by kiawah

Oct 02, 2008 (7:37 am)

Replying to: rickytz7111 (Oct 02, 2008 6:33 am)
Normally I'd suspect the front calipers need replaced, but you indicate the wheels spin easily after brakes applied.
 
Do a similar test with the rear brakes, but also make sure the brakes are applying when you press the pedal. Perhaps you have a proportioning valve problem where the rear brakes aren't applying, and the fronts are forced to do all of the stopping..

#1533 of 2254 by rickytz7111

Oct 02, 2008 (12:05 pm)

Yes it is very odd to me. I will try that test when I get home. I also plan to bleed all the brakes to see if some gunk os in the line. I would say calipers to but normally one goes bad, but both of these are getting hot that is why I think it's something else. Thanks

#1534 of 2254 Re: [rickytz7111] by elroy5

Oct 02, 2008 (3:13 pm)

Replying to: rickytz7111 (Oct 02, 2008 12:05 pm)
Has your brake fluid ever been changed? Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, and this moisture can cause the fluid to boil, expand, and apply braking force. Then when the fluid cools down, the brakes release normally again. Are you using the right type of fluid (DOT 3 from a sealed container)?

#1535 of 2254 I think I found the problem to my hot Brakes need help on what would cause by rickytz7111

Oct 02, 2008 (5:37 pm)

I have been having hot brakes. Tonight I jacked up the car and put it in drive to see if one of the calipers was grabbing. The drivers side was fine however the passenger side was sticking or I thought. I had a friend of mine give it some gas. The half shaft on the passneger side didn't even turn until he got the engine at about 3k in rpm. He never put the brake on and the drivers side turned with no problem. The passenger side wouldn't turn at all in idle. So I turned the rotor and it was not sticking at all. The half shaft felt very loose to me on the passneger side. What would cause one half shaft to turn but not the other? It's like only having the drives side is doing any work. Thanks for any inputs.

#1536 of 2254 Re: power window issue [kiawah] by theriver

Oct 04, 2008 (11:13 am)

Replying to: kiawah (Oct 01, 2008 7:30 pm)
Do you think that is something that could be handled by someone who is handy - but not in taking about car doors. I guess the real issue is how hard is it to take off the panel, etc.
 
thanks

#1537 of 2254 Engine mount on 99 Accord by activex111

Oct 14, 2008 (2:10 pm)

Hi,
I started feeling a jolt on my 99 V6 Accord when i move from drive to reverse or vice versa. Suspecting broken engine mounts, took it to the mechanic and he said none of the engine mounts are broken but they have gone weak, and suggested replacing all. almost $750 for all (my car has 130K miles).
has anyone had to replace the engine mounts because they are weak and not broken ? Also, if i do not replace it, will that affect any other parts? any suggestion/feedback is welcome. thanks in advance..

#1538 of 2254 Re: Engine mount on 99 Accord [activex111] by blufz1

Oct 14, 2008 (10:06 pm)

Replying to: activex111 (Oct 14, 2008 2:10 pm)
Take it to the Honda dealer and get a second opinion and bid.

#1539 of 2254 92 Honda Accord Won't Start - P & D4 Lights On by stuckonhondas

Oct 21, 2008 (7:23 pm)

A couple weeks ago my car started not wanting to take off once I stopped at traffic lights. I would press the gas but it would only inch up at about 5 mph. I also noticed that the "P" & "D4" lights would both be lit up, and then all lights would go out to none of them lit up. After a few seconds of crawling, the car would then just take off like normal. Tonight, I went to start the car, and it would not start. Both the "P" & "D4" lights are on at the same time. When I turn the car to just the "On" position, there is something that is going "click, click, click". I turned the car off, sit for a couple minutes, turn it to the "On" position again, and I hear the "click click click" sound again. I then tried to turn it all the way to start, but it still would not start. It's turning over like it wants to start, but won't start. Just bought a brand new battery last week, so it's not the battery. Plus the radio and clock is working. There also seems to be some type of "fume" smell inside the car when I hear the "clicking". Thanks in advance for any help you can provide to help me figure this out.

#1540 of 2254 NooB Here.. Accessory Belts by hiskid1973

Oct 22, 2008 (7:44 pm)

I'm not sure how this works, do you just jump in? I recently got my first Honda, a 2002
Accord EX.... I am a diy type for easier jobs...I have a noisy alternator/compressor belt.
Some belt lube made it worse...It it an easy replacement? Can someone point me to a picture and tools neeeded page on the web..It is a 4 cyl. v-tech.
 
Thanks...............God Bless You.................K

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