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#111 of 192 Re: Honda brake problems. by jud2 [elroy5] by parviz Mar 31, 2008 (12:48 pm)
Replying to: elroy5 (Mar 29, 2008 12:17 pm) "...If you can't do your own maintenance, you shouldn't complain about how much the dealership charges you..."   I hope you were not serious saying that. Most (if not all) of us can not produce our own oil so I guess we shouldn't complain about the high gas prices Replies to this message: elroy5 (Mar 31, 2008 1:10 pm) thegraduate (Mar 31, 2008 8:21 pm) elroy5 (Apr 01, 2008 1:52 pm)
#112 of 192 Re: Honda brake problems. by jud2 [parviz] by elroy5 Mar 31, 2008 (1:10 pm)
Replying to: parviz (Mar 31, 2008 12:48 pm) Very serious. Doing your own maintenance is something you CAN do. Producing your own oil, you CAN'T do. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying everyone should do their own maintenance, but if you choose not to do it yourself, you shouldn't complain about how much someone else charges you for doing it. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Mar 31, 2008 8:21 pm) elroy5 (Apr 01, 2008 1:52 pm)
#113 of 192 Re: Honda brake problems. by jud2 [elroy5] by thegraduate Mar 31, 2008 (8:21 pm)
Replying to: elroy5 (Mar 31, 2008 1:10 pm) I don't have the tools, the skills, or the location to be able to change my timing belt (20 year old college student who lives with a relative here).   I'd like to think I can raise cane over someone over-charging to do this service. If one reputable shop will do it for $475 (the same shop who fixed my car after getting hit on I-59 last year), including water pump, the dealer should be ashamed to ask $850. That is exactly what has happened with me. Guess who'll be doing my timing belt? Replies to this message: elroy5 (Apr 01, 2008 1:52 pm)
#114 of 192 Re: Honda brake problems. by jud2 [thegraduate] by elroy5 Apr 01, 2008 (1:52 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Mar 31, 2008 8:21 pm) I can understand someone not wanting to do a timing belt job on their own car (not easy). Shopping around for prices is required, if you want the best deal though. If the dealership can charge these high rates, and still get steady business, they certainly will. Some owners will not trust any other shop to work on their car, and they will pay for that decision. I seriously doubt the quality of work is $375 different, but some owners obviously pay it anyway. Then of course, complain about it to everyone but the dealership. Not that complaining to the dealership service manager would do any good either .
#115 of 192 A Quick Thank You for ABS/EBD by thegraduate Apr 01, 2008 (2:00 pm)
I was taking a turn today at about 30 MPH on slick/wet roads in my 06 Accord EX, equipped with ABS and Electronic Brake Distribution. It saved my bacon - a cluster of cars stopped in front of me, and I stood on the brakes. The pedal pulsed, but I just knew I'd slide into the next lane; but the car didn't understeer through the turn like my 1996 LX would've. It made the turn and stopped promptly.   I've never really experienced EBD before today, and from now on I'll be driving this car in the rain, not my old LX with no ABS, which would have crashed in the same circumstances. Replies to this message: elroy5 (Apr 01, 2008 2:05 pm)
#116 of 192 Re: A Quick Thank You for ABS/EBD [thegraduate] by elroy5 Apr 01, 2008 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Apr 01, 2008 2:00 pm) My 92 had ABS, and it saved my front-end at least twice. Once when there was oil on the road going around a curve, and once when another car pulled out in front of me on a wet road. On the first one the ABS allowed the car to continue around the curve, and on the second I was able to steer around the other car. Worked like a charm. I luckily haven't had to use the ABS on the 03 yet (knocks on wood).
#117 of 192 I Hear The Warning Tab From Front Brakes But Pads Are Fine by finzz May 28, 2008 (7:31 pm)
Craziest thing... I have a 2005 Honda Accord with 70,000 miles and I started hearing the warning tabs on the front brakes. I am in the middle of replacing the pads and, despite the mileage and the noise that I've heard, the pads appear to have plenty of life left in them with loads of space before the warning tab is reached...?    I'm all too familiar with the noise a warning tab makes but with some much life left in them, I can't imagine what else might make such a noise... Would a bad bearing make that "scratching" noise?    I'm going to go thru with replacing the pads but wonder if anyone has ever experienced anything like this?    Anyone?    Thanks Replies to this message: kiawah (May 29, 2008 11:08 am) mrbill1957 (May 29, 2008 2:01 pm) elroy5 (May 29, 2008 2:39 pm)
#118 of 192 Re: I Hear The Warning Tab From Front Brakes But Pads Are Fine [finzz] by kiawah May 29, 2008 (11:08 am)
Replying to: finzz (May 28, 2008 7:31 pm) check CV joint....or does it only grind the brakes are applied?
#119 of 192 Re: I Hear The Warning Tab From Front Brakes But Pads Are Fine [finzz] by mrbill1957 May 29, 2008 (2:01 pm)
Replying to: finzz (May 28, 2008 7:31 pm) You might want to check the dust/backing plate behind the rotor. Sometimes they can be bent when changing a tire by lowering the wheel too soon and catching the plate. That will give you the same noise as the wear tabs.   Mrbill
#120 of 192 Re: I Hear The Warning Tab From Front Brakes But Pads Are Fine [finzz] by elroy5 May 29, 2008 (2:39 pm)
Replying to: finzz (May 28, 2008 7:31 pm) Have you checked the rear pads. They often wear faster than the fronts on 7th gen Accords. I had to change my rear pads at 48k miles, and the fronts are still going at 54k. I've also heard of rocks getting lodged between the dust shield and the rotor.   Note: Check the callipers for corrosion, and make sure the pins are well lubricated. This will hopefully prevent uneven wear (one pad wearing faster than the other).

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