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1125 messages, Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 6:48 AM
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Replying to: jen63 (Oct 31, 2009 3:46 pm) Premature brake wear issues are not just a Honda issue. This can be tracked to many, many cars over the years. SOMETIMES it is the cause of how a person drives or where they drive. Hilly mountainous areas will wear your brakes out much faster. And, I know there are many drivers that rest their foot lightly on the brake pedal causing early brake wear. But, I know that is not the answer for most drivers. But, again, don't panic as feel you have to call or write the NHTSA. The brakes do their job. They are just not lasting as long as most would like. It has nothing to do with the ability to stop your car. When they are worn too far....whether your at 20,000 miles or 70,000 miles...you have them changed. No, none of us think that having to change at 20,000 is fair due to the cost and feeling that, in general, brakes pads should last longer. So, everyone......Honda has already acknowledged the issue and is putting together the fix kits now. IF you have established a premature wear issue with your dealer...in other words you have a recorded history, then when the kits are available you will be getting the repairs. And, if you have the records to back you up, and have already paid to have pads replaced, you will be reimbursed. If you bought them somewhere other than at a Honda authorized dealer network....then I'm not sure how they will treat that. That is all I know at this point. |
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Yesterday I spent lots of time with my Honda service tech and Mgr. Both friends of mine. They were addressing my steering wheel shimmy at around 60 mph and above, etc. I talked about this on an earlier post. One of my front brake rotors was 10 grams out of balance. The other was perfect. That rotor was replaced with a new one. My front tires and wheels were rebalanced using the Hunter GSP9700 balancer. Using this balancer is a must and there are Service News bulletins given to the techs on how to properly use this machine. Proper wheel and tire balancing is a must and an art. Knowing how to use this Hunter balancer for all it's capable of doing, is a must. As in all kinds of specialties...some technicians are more knowledgeable than some others doing the same kind of work. Don't be afraid to ask questions of your Service Mgr. about the skill level, type of training, etc, that a certain technician has. I have ONE tech. that works on my car. Balancing the brake rotor...seperately...is a must, and the tech. must know how to do this. My problem has been found and the issue has been corrected. According to the Regional Service Mgr. this is not the first rotor found to be unbalanced. It's not a huge problem to my knowledge at this point. But, if you are experiencing what I have with the wheel shimmy at speed, then this MAY be a place for your tech and dealer to look. It was all covered under warranty, of course. |
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| Well, "Honda We Have A Problem". Once Honda Customer Service got the idea I was not going away due to their delaying tactics, they did get serious. Honda replaced our windhield, but it has not cured the problem. I called Honda Customer Service this AM and reported the problem is not solved. We'll see if they repond or if I will have write another letter. I must admit I expected a better customer experience from Honda than I initally received. Here is another chance to show one of their owners that they do care. | |
My 08 accord-6 has rear brakes after 24,000. Now at 38,000 I need another set. $240.00 for the repair. The dealer said it's normal wear. I had 180,000 miles from my last accord. Those brakes lasted about 45,000. Next time I will look at an american car.
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Replying to: andy109 (Nov 16, 2009 4:48 pm) Good luck to you and God bless |
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Hi guys, I just bought a 2009 accord. The dealer offered a treatment to make the interior water/spill proof. Now I forgot the name of that thing. It starts with "X". Anyone know the full name? any harm to young baby? DIY maybe? Thanks! |
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Replying to: iomn (Nov 20, 2009 11:41 am) I had it on my Accord (2006). I didn't really want it, but when the whole price was factored out it was a good deal in-spite of it. It didn't smell, and it does work. My car was vomited in before it every had 10k on the odometer; front seats and floor. All wiped out, no smell the next day, no stain. I simply cleaned the seat with resolve and an old beach towel (these are two great items to keep in your car all the time!). I have an EX with cloth upholstery, I was just sure that it would hold that smell; I was happily proven wrong. |
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Replying to: iomn (Nov 20, 2009 11:41 am)  Just kidding... though I haven't heard of that brand, most people don't take that option these days because the fabric is generally pretty stainproof already (modern seats clean up nicely), and you can repel wet stains yourself by applying some Scotchguard. It's been 10 years since I had real "kids," but even when I had 3 of them and they spilled, I was almost always able to get it up with existing cleaning products. And of course nothing will protect against crayons or other sticky stuff that melts into the fabric fibers - in that case, prevention is key and then you've gotta hope for a good clean-up. This product is usually overpriced for what you get vs. Scotchguard, but you need to weigh the value to you. As far as I know, once these products dry there's no danger. Kids just need to be out of the area when you are spraying. (and there ya go... as I was typing, thegraduate posted evidence that it worked for him. As I said, only you can judge the value to price!) |
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Replying to: iomn (Nov 20, 2009 11:41 am) The interior of my accord is very light-colored. We thought about it and didn't take it based on the rule of thumb: "Dealers always overcharge!" Just want to do a little research myself with the name. Scotchguard seems like the way to go. 
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Replying to: iomn (Nov 20, 2009 12:29 pm) Enjoy your new car! |
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