- #233 of 243
-
Re: 08 Odyssey - Brakes feel soft [insider5775]
by aldrink
-
Oct 05, 2009 (6:34 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: insider5775 (Oct 05, 2009 4:44 pm)
Dealer change disc pads on three occassion with so call updated ones, they also turned the rotors twice and then decide to changed it on the last service, but the noise is back again.
|
- #234 of 243
-
Re: Brake issues too [jenrodgers]
by aldrink
-
Oct 06, 2009 (2:29 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: jenrodgers (Oct 05, 2009 10:33 am)
I have an 07 with the same issue, honda is not prepared to do any thing about it and the dealers even admits there is a defect with the brakes, I took mine in three times for service they tried giving me bs talk saying it probaly the abs engaging they soon admit otherwise, after paying 30k for the vehicle we should not have to endure this problem, lets get together report it to safercars.gov and BBB and find a free lemon attorney online, we have to do something about it
|
- #235 of 243
-
Re: 2009 Odyssey EX spongy/soft brakes [honda_owner]
by mariettadawg
-
Oct 19, 2009 (10:02 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: honda_owner (Sep 11, 2009 8:01 am)
I'm considering buying a used 2008 Honda Odyssey.
The current owner has told me that he's heard grining in the brakes when he really gets on them but that he doens't think its anything to be alarmed about. Is that the ABS or should I be concerned?
Also, these spongy pedal comments have me a little concerned to say the least....on the other hand I've always owned Hondas (81 Accord, 85 Accord, 89 Accord, 95 Prelude, 2002 Accord) and have never had a single problem.
Should I not buy an Odyssey because of the grinding/soft brakes or is this something, that once addressed, will be gone forever.....?????? Third child on the way and in the midst of a serious buying decision. Any feedback would be GREATLY appreciated.
|
- #236 of 243
-
Re: 2009 Odyssey EX spongy/soft brakes [mariettadawg]
by my07
-
Oct 19, 2009 (10:18 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: mariettadawg (Oct 19, 2009 10:02 am)
I also have owned other Hondas but this 2007 Odyssey is the last Honda I will touch. Brake rotors had to be replaced at 20K miles. Torque converter replaced a few weeks ago. Battery replaced at 30K. Power sliding door stopped working and took three visits to fix. Rough ride, hard shifts and and noises that can't be replicated or fixed. My model also has the PAX tires which I replaced at 28K for $1500 for four tires. If the 2008 you are looking at is a Touring model it may also have these tires.
Do yourself a favor and go find a Toyota. I bought the Honda based on price compared to the Sienna equipped the same. Boy do I regret that decision.
|
- #237 of 243
-
Re: 2009 Odyssey EX spongy/soft brakes [mariettadawg]
by terrip1
-
Oct 19, 2009 (2:13 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: mariettadawg (Oct 19, 2009 10:02 am)
I don't like to be a problem in a sale, BUT, I would not purchase the Odessey --
Our brakes went out and the car was brand new with only 5,000 miles on it and we had a horrific accident. Be cautious, as the brakes can kill you.
|
- #238 of 243
-
Re: 2009 Odyssey EX spongy/soft brakes [mariettadawg]
by aldrink
-
Oct 19, 2009 (6:55 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: mariettadawg (Oct 19, 2009 10:02 am)
If the 08 is any thing like the 07, you would definitely be buying trouble, they only have a temporary fix for the grinding brake noise, it often happen on hot days, when the brakes are hot, when the van is under little load, during semi sudden stops, I have stops using mine for the last couple months, and is thinking about buying a sienna. PS please read earlier post on this forum as well.
|
- #239 of 243
-
Re: 2009 Odyssey EX spongy/soft brakes [mariettadawg]
by bigdadi118
-
Oct 20, 2009 (11:49 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: mariettadawg (Oct 19, 2009 10:02 am)
I got rid of my 07 Ody in 7 month after leased it new.
|
- #240 of 243
-
Re: 08 Odyssey - Brakes feel soft [pdobrott]
by emerchant
-
Oct 21, 2009 (7:44 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: pdobrott (Sep 30, 2009 8:50 pm)
Thanks for the link. I have had soft brakes on our 2007 Van since the day we bought it. Two different dealers told us the brakes were fine. However I almost reared ended another Van on a trip to Toronto and I had the brakes to the floor. We took it back for the 5th time and again we were told the brakes were fine. I decided to start checking the internet and found many examples of other people with the same problem.
Now get this. Honda Canada does not read service bulletins issued by Honda USA. In fact when I called back the service manager at the dealership they told me he does not bother to read the internet because because "cannot trust" the internet.
I do not know what to do next. Canada does not have a Lemon Law.
|
- #241 of 243
-
Re: 08 Odyssey - Brakes feel soft [emerchant]
by bigdadi118
-
Oct 22, 2009 (6:34 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: emerchant (Oct 21, 2009 7:44 pm)
Call Honda Canada
|
- #242 of 243
-
Re: 08 Odyssey - Brakes feel soft [bigdadi118]
by emerchant
-
Oct 23, 2009 (8:39 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: bigdadi118 (Oct 22, 2009 6:34 pm)
I did call Honda Canada. They confirmed that Honda Canada knew nothing about the Service Bulletin because it was issued by Honda America. The explanation was that there are differences between Honda Odessys sold in the US and in Canada. I asked if the differences included brakes, but he replied he did not know.
|
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Vans & Minivans 
