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Re: 2008 Accord Brakes are a Know Problem! [wise1]
by hondot99
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Jul 26, 2009 (8:01 pm)
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Replying to: wise1 (Jul 19, 2009 8:07 pm)
I have a 99 Honda Accord that probably has the same rough feel and sound you are having. When it first occurred Dec 2007, I immediately assumed it was the brakes. In Jan 2008 138,000 miles, the brakes and rotors were changed. This problem has been intermittant ever since. The car now has 160,000 miles. I decided to see if anyone else has the same problem. I would like to put a stop to it, if possible.
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Re: 2008 Accord Brakes are a Know Problem! [kallberg]
by bbartlett
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Aug 26, 2009 (4:08 am)
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Replying to: kallberg (Jul 21, 2009 2:22 pm)
I have a 2008 Accord LX with 33000km . I had it serviced yesterday and the rear brake pads were worn out completely ( metal on metal). I do mostly highway driving and have never replaced rear pads on any car with less than 100000km before
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Re: 2008 Accord Brakes are a Know Problem! [bbartlett]
by mike701
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Aug 29, 2009 (11:57 am)
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Replying to: bbartlett (Aug 26, 2009 4:08 am)
My 2009 Accord has 23600 miles on it and at this moment I am 1800 miles from home and I've been getting a metal to metal sound from my left rear brake. I had a local mechanic pull the wheel and the inside pad is down to bare metal!! This cannot be "normal" wear. My 2000 Accord under the same driving conditions went 60000 + miles before rear pads needed to be replaced. This is VERY unlike Honda.
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inside pad
by stickguy
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Aug 29, 2009 (6:59 pm)
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I had the same problem on my 2005, right at 40K.
Left side was fine, and the outer right pad was fine, but the inner right pad was shot. So, new pads all around!
the dude at the tire store, when I called for a price, asked if it was that exact pad (without seeing the car). Known defect IMO.
He said the problem was the capiper hanging up (drying out and sticking I think). Not much you can do, other than lube it up good, and probably have it greased (if possible) once in a while.
certainly explains why some people need rear pads early, and others get plenty of life.
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Re: 2008 Accord Brakes are a Know Problem! [mike701]
by bbartlett
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Aug 30, 2009 (4:23 pm)
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Replying to: mike701 (Aug 29, 2009 11:57 am)
The Honda dealer here in Corner Brook , NL told me that this problem started when Honda started using rear disc brakes , and I should expect to have to replace the rear brake pads again in about 30000km ( 20000 MILES).
I am in the process of trying to to get in contact with Honda Canada's customer relations.( 1-888-946-6329 ) 
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Re: 2008 Accord Brakes are a Know Problem! [bbartlett]
by elroy5
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Aug 30, 2009 (6:00 pm)
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Replying to: bbartlett (Aug 30, 2009 4:23 pm)
My 92 Accord had rear disk brakes, and the rears did not wear faster than the front. My 03 Accord however, has EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution), and the rear pads did wear out faster than the front (47k vs. 60k). Brakes are a "normal wear" item, so I don't think you will get much satisfaction from Honda on that. I realize, for someone who pays the dealership to change the pads, this could be a maintenance cost issue  . For me, a pad change costs less than a tank of gas, so I'm not complaining. 
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Regarding brakes on 2008 Accord
by accord2008
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Sep 09, 2009 (10:48 am)
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I just had to install new brakes on the rear of my Accord 08. I drive highway and have 30000 miles and front are not even close to being replaced. I called Honda customer service but with no luck. They say it states in Owners manual that brakes are a wear and tear item. I have had 4 Hondas and 1 is over 100,000 miles and at least got 45,000 miles before any pad changed let alone the rear.
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- #148 of 192
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Re: Regarding brakes on 2008 Accord [accord2008]
by cmiles97
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Sep 09, 2009 (1:59 pm)
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Replying to: accord2008 (Sep 09, 2009 10:48 am)
Add me to the list. 2008 Accord LX 29,985 rear brake pads had to be replaced. The wifes 2007 Accord VP with rear drums brakes which I hated but the price was great for the car, has 37,000 miles..no problems.
Honda & Toyota can not rest on their past history of reliability. If I have to replace the rear pad every 30,000 miles or so, it will steer me to another car. This is the kind of stuff that made go away from Chevy!
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Re: Regarding brakes on 2008 Accord [cmiles97]
by elroy5
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Sep 09, 2009 (2:12 pm)
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Replying to: cmiles97 (Sep 09, 2009 1:59 pm)
You guys are lucky, there are many 08 Accord owners who were under 20k miles, when the rear pads needed to be replaced. Yes, drum brake shoes will last much longer, than rear pads. With rear drums though, the front is doing most of the work, and you will have much more nose dive when braking. I wish frequent brake pad changes were the only thing wrong with my Chevy. The 08 Accord is much larger/heavier than previous Accords, and will wear the pad material quicker, simple as that. If you want the pads to last longer, you might want to try some aftermarket semi-matalic or ceramic pads.
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Re: Regarding brakes on 2008 Accord [accord2008]
by bbartlett
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Sep 09, 2009 (5:52 pm)
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Replying to: accord2008 (Sep 09, 2009 10:48 am)
I contacted Honda Canada concerning having to pay for rear brake pads and they are going to give me a credit for my expenses( approximately $80)
Yes brakes are a wear and tear item, however, all cars with rear disk brakes are not having this problem, must be a design flaw 
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