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Replying to: nealm (Oct 06, 2008 12:41 pm)  I win! Haha... the car had a ton of highway miles, so brakes lasted forever. I still have the original rear drums at 184k on my 1996 Accord LX I4. |
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Replying to: kathyc1 (Oct 06, 2008 9:59 am) don't be afraid. I was NOT saying that the rotors are just going to dissolve under you! You just need to not pay to have the rotors "turned" when the time comes to replace them. When is that? When they start vibrating/pulsating when you try and stop. Usually happens around 30,000 miles. If you're not vibrating then, then don't worry about it. It is possible to have someone put them on, of course. The Honda dealer put on aftermarket rotors and brake pads on my civic. They don't care since there is no warranty through them. Some dealers will do aftermarket parts work some won't. Since the brakes are a wear/tear item. There isn't much chance of any warranty support anyway at 30,000 miles. |
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Replying to: nealm (Oct 06, 2008 12:41 pm) You're welcome for the explanation, glad to help share my personal experiences with a couple of Hondas that I've had. To help you with your research. The pads that I purchased were the R4-S pad from porterfield-brakes.com Just purchased another set after 6 years on the first set. If you do put these pads on your car you will come back here smiling and say thanks! No I know that sounds arrogant, it's just that they ARE THAT GOOD! I was amazed how much more stopping power after putting them on. They broke in over about a 1-2 week period. The bite became stronger and stronger to the point that if you hit the pedal halfway down you might be kissing the dash! Not bad at all. I guess for me recommending the Brembo OEM replacement rotors/discs from tirerack.com and the porterfield pads was just to help others unsure of questionable quality from other sources. And since I was the guinea pig, makes it easier for others to install them and not have to worry if it's going to work. Frustrating when things don't work out, nice when it's smooth going! glad to help out |
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Replying to: nealm (Oct 05, 2008 3:01 pm) I bought OEM brake pads off of Ebay. They are a high quality pad even though some people will disagree with me, and you are assured of having a perfect fit with all the parts. I changed my brake pads at 36,000 miles and I might have been able to get another 5-10,000 miles out of the old ones. The rotors were perfect so only the pads needed to be changed. I did it myself and the cost was under fifty dollars. |
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Ok, I've got to chime-in on my problem that seems to be a repeating topic on this forum. We just returned home from a 4482 mile road trip through the southwest. Somewhere around Albuquerque (half way point) I thought I noticed some rear tire wear not seen before. When home, I took a good look, and the rear tires are trashed. Worn to the inside - bad! Is this condition similar to those that others have complained about? All in all, the Honda performed great. Even with the A/C running most of the time, it still averaged 38mpg. I drive the posted speed limit. This is a 2007 Honda Civic EX with P205/55R16 Turanza EL400 tires. Thanks, LM |
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The car has about 37,000 miles on it. About 4 months ago, at start-up, and for about 15 minutes of running, the engine developed a distinctive whirring whine which increases in pitch as the car accelerates and turns corners. Then the noise disappears. I drove it over to the dealers' local place, but by the time I got there, the whine had disappeared. However, the whine persists and has gotten a bit louder. Is it likely to be coming from the transmission, and if so, what can I do to reduce or eliminate this noise? So far as I can tell, it has no effect on the car's performance.
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Replying to: wilso127 (Oct 20, 2008 4:20 am) If this only happens when cold, arrange to have your car dropped off at the dealership and they keep it overnight. Then when they start it in the morning they can hear the noise and locate the source of the problem. |
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Replying to: wilso127 (Oct 20, 2008 4:20 am)
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Replying to: mikefm58 (Oct 20, 2008 10:51 am) 
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