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198 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 4:18 AM
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Replying to: kallberg (Jul 20, 2009 4:35 pm) What was replaced? Did the dealership indicate that there was a problem? My 03 V6 Sedan (heavy) rear brakes at least lasted until 47k miles. That was mostly around town, with a lot of stop and go. There is either something wrong with your brakes, or you are driving around with your foot on the brake pedal. Everyone claims they don't abuse their brakes, but I see people on the road in front of me all the time. They are accelerating, and the brake lights are on. That will wear them out quick, if not overheat them causing damage.  Not saying you do this, but there has to be a reason for the brakes to go at 11,800 miles. 
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Replying to: kallberg (Jul 20, 2009 4:35 pm)
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Replying to: tallman1 (Jul 20, 2009 8:34 pm) |
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 20, 2009 4:46 pm) So I agree there has to be a reason, and the fact that many, many folks have raised complaints about rear brakes in Hondas leads me to suspect a problem in the manufacture.
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Replying to: kallberg (Jul 21, 2009 2:22 pm) |
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well, I had to do the rear pads on my 2005 (4 cyl, 5 speed) at about 42K. The fronts have a lot of life left (at least half). It turned out to be just 1 pad (inner rear) that was shot. In fact, when I alled a local tire/brake place for a quote, he asked if it was that particular pad. The outer pad (and I think the left side) were still plenty meaty. He said the problem was a sticky caliper (due to a poor design). Basically that pad does not release properly, and drags slightly on the rotor, wearing it out. No guarantee it doesn't happen again, but he said they lube it up extra good! Probably also explains why some people get no life, and others get plenty, out of the rears, even though fronts seem to be pretty consistant. Not a bad idea to have them checked each rotation, and spend a few bucks to have the brake assembly lube every so often. Also, make sure they check inner and outer pad depth. The wear report from the dealer (part of the oil change inspection report) said iI had a lot of meat left, but I think they only checked the outer pad (that they coulds see with the wheel on).
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Replying to: stickguy (Jul 21, 2009 4:19 pm) Exactly, you can't really tell how much the inner pad has left without taking the bolt out, and pivoting the calliper up, so you can see the entire inner pad. I tried my best to see the inner pad through that tiny window in the calliper, and it was impossible (for me at least). Just looking at the outer pad, doesn't tell you anything. Someone who does brakes for a living should know that. |
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Replying to: wise1 (Jul 19, 2009 8:07 pm) |
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Replying to: kallberg (Jul 21, 2009 2:22 pm)
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Replying to: bbartlett (Aug 26, 2009 4:08 am)
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