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Re: OUTRAGEOUS! WORN-OUT BRAKE PADS @ 12K MILES?!? [zoozeek] by kero1
Jan 27, 2009 (11:49 am)
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Replying to: zoozeek (Jan 27, 2009 10:49 am)

I don't have my 06 LX sedan anymore, however, my first front brake job was required at 15,000 miles. I was shocked, the front pads were totally gone.
 
I was advised by my mechanic who I have know for 15+ years that it's not uncommon these days for brake pads to need replacing in the 15K + or - range. He says they uses cheaper materials and smaller pads, etc etc.
 
12K seems a tad early but not far from when I had to change mine.
 
My wife's 05 corolla needed front pads at around 17K and she drives the car very lightly so it seems to reason, brake pads just don't last as long as they used to.
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Re: OUTRAGEOUS! WORN-OUT BRAKE PADS @ 12K MILES?!? [kero1] by wbeattie
Jan 27, 2009 (3:22 pm)
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Replying to: kero1 (Jan 27, 2009 11:49 am)

I also have a 2006 LX. . Although I have had many problems with the car, the brakes are not one of them. I changed my front brake pads at about 32K miles. I might have gotten another ten thousand miles out of them but its cheaper to replace the pads than taking a chance of ruining the rotors. I bought the OEM brake pads and I was very impressed with the quality of these brake pads.
  I have read similar complaints about the brakes on the 2006 Civic so there possibly could be a problem with some of the break calipers on this model causing premature wear.
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Re: OUTRAGEOUS! WORN-OUT BRAKE PADS @ 12K MILES?!? [zoozeek] by annie11
Jan 27, 2009 (5:49 pm)
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Replying to: zoozeek (Jan 27, 2009 10:49 am)

Our 2007 Honda civic needed new brake pads after 27000 miles. We thought that was outrageous and we screamed loudly and finally it was decided that we did not have to pay. Especially in light of the fact we had to replace the tires because of a rear end problem.
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Brakes by nealm
Jan 31, 2009 (7:35 am)
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My '06 has 57K with about 2/3's being highway...having a coupon for a brake job discount at my Honda dealer, I fully expected to opt for preemptive pad replacement before I ruined the rotors when I brought it in for state inspection. To my surprise, Honda claims I've got 30% left on the original pads. Yes, I try to drive thoughtfully in New York City traffic, that is, I don't race to the next read light, but by no means is my driving style vanilla. On Long Island highways, I do pulse my stops (on and off braking approaching obvious slow downs) but I do NOT downshift the manual to engine brake very often, brake pads are cheaper than clutches.
Search this message board for at least one excellent post on aftermarket pad and rotor options sent in by a Canadian Civic owner a few months ago. Good Luck.
NOTE: It's message # 1023
 
PS My major gripe with my car are all the annoying little rattle sounds that must result from the hard interior materials. My EX has a subwoofer which causes constant vib rattle that is very hard to locate.
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Re: New 2006 Civic Sedan-Headrests [medcat] by knfield
Feb 06, 2009 (8:27 am)
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Replying to: medcat (Jun 08, 2007 9:17 pm)

My fiance is 6'4" and he drives my car all the time.
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Re: OUTRAGEOUS! WORN-OUT BRAKE PADS @ 12K MILES?!? [annie11] by knfield
Feb 09, 2009 (6:10 pm)
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Replying to: annie11 (Jan 27, 2009 5:49 pm)

How did you not have to pay? I am looking for suggestions.
 
I have 24000 on my 2007 civic coupe, and was just told that I need 2 new tires and new brakes. I have had both front struts replaced and the rear control arms replaced too. I have read online that bad struts put extra strain on the tires, and cause extra wear, but Honda is telling me that it is normal to need new tires at 28000. I have NEVER needed new tires that fast on any of my cars, and I don't think that I have ever replaced brakes before 60000 miles.
 
Any suggestions?
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Re: OUTRAGEOUS! WORN-OUT BRAKE PADS @ 12K MILES?!? [knfield] by newhondaowner7
Feb 09, 2009 (7:16 pm)
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Replying to: knfield (Feb 09, 2009 6:10 pm)

If you have Bridgestone Turanza's on them then it is not unusual for them to wear so quickly. I was told this by a few tire pros and if you look on tirerack.com it will tell you across the board that this tire doesn't last long. New brakes at 24000 is extreme in my opinion. I have had both struts replaced and I am going in again to have them looked at 12,000 miles later. My brakes have been fine at 37,000 miles.
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steering wheel lock? by Castro7723
Feb 10, 2009 (7:51 am)
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I own a 2007 4 dr si. and since I purchased the car 2yrs ago.. randomly when I turn my car on my steering wheel is locked and the light on my dashboard is on and unless I turn my car off and turn it back on it remains on and locked. I have taken it to the dealer for service and ocourse it doesnt happen. So they have no idea what it is caused by.. They say they "tightened" a few things and the famous saying if it happens again...bring it back..Well, I did over and over until I switched service dealers and went thru the same thing over and over..and according to this service department they were going to order the part in which has been on a back order... I gave them more than enough time and I contacted American Honda Motor Corp. explained to them the situation and to date it is in service to have the ECU scanned for any codes. being that the steering is electric the ECU records any codes..
 
To describe the issue, when your car is off, and you manually lock your steering wheel it's locked into place...imagine turning your car on and you get the same feeling, luckily my first thought was to turn it off and turn it on again,,some times I have to do it a few times until it feels normal again.. Weird and scary..
 
Any suggestions? Advice
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Re: steering wheel lock? [Castro7723] by newhondaowner7
Feb 10, 2009 (4:47 pm)
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Replying to: Castro7723 (Feb 10, 2009 7:51 am)

My steering wheel has locked a few times but that was because the wheels were turned. All I did was turn the steering wheel a little and it unlocked. I don't know if this has to do with your issue but if your tires are not turned then the steering wheel won't lock.
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Front Fender Dent on 2004 Honda Civic by wilso127
Feb 11, 2009 (6:07 am)
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Three years ago, I accidentally put a fender dent there, while attempting to park in too small a space in a car park. The paint surface was not scratched. What is the going rate today for having this kind of dent pulled out?

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