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Re: New Issue - Brakes [mmaxemow]
by szfoster
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Oct 30, 2008 (4:25 pm)
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Replying to: mmaxemow (Aug 25, 2008 12:51 pm)
I am so unhappy with my brakes!!! I have an 08 EX 4-banger with 20,600 ish miles. Some scraping noise started last week so I take it in to Pflueger Honda where they charged me $89 to change me oil and tell me that my rear pads are gone. I ask how much to replace the rear pads, the lady says $389. I tell her to not touch my car. I start checking on the net and can see that I am not the first unhappy customer. I showed the Service Manager a couple websites where people that have complained got their brakes fixed for like $145 and $100. He tells me the factory guy is coming tomorrow (that's today) and for me to call back and he will see if they can cover it. I call back all morning, no answer. I call back this afternoon, and I finally get him. He tells me that he did discuss with the factory guy and the answer is the horrible, "that's normal wear and tear". I called up Honda Windward and had a nice chat with a service guy there who told me he's been seeing the 08 accords coming in for brakes starting around 15K miles. If you don't use your brakes much, the rears will wear out first. If you are a heavy braker, the fronts will go first. I purchased for $80 a set of Honda pads and will attempt to change them myself.
Other complaints- headrests are terrible. I have both of mine turned around which completely defeats their attempt to overengineer the things. AND, yes, the brakes have squeaked since week 2, but I got used to it.
Other than that, it's a great machine.
What we need to post is the email addresses for these factory people that decide when they will be responsible for their mistakes and when they won't. IMHO, disc brake pads should be engineered to last 36k miles. This 15k-20k miles is complete crap.
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- #710 of 1126
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Re: New Issue - Brakes [szfoster]
by elroy5
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Oct 30, 2008 (7:17 pm)
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Replying to: szfoster (Oct 30, 2008 4:25 pm)
$389 is highway robbery. The pads are less than $50, and they can change them in less than one hour easy. Changing the pads yourself is not difficult, but you have to know what you are doing. You will probably have to re-use the shims and know where to put the anti-squeal paste. If you are going to do any maintenance or repair work on your own car, I suggest investing in a good service manual.
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- #711 of 1126
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Re: New Issue - Brakes [szfoster]
by chiralpaul
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Oct 31, 2008 (9:34 am)
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Replying to: szfoster (Oct 30, 2008 4:25 pm)
I have a '98 and an '08 EXLV6. The '98 has about 75,000 miles on it and is still on the original pads. I will be greatly disappointed if my '08 gets only 20K and I agree that your dealer is a ripoff artist. Also, $89 for an oil change?? I just got my first at the local Honda dealer for $40 including filter and tire rotation (and I didn't even buy the car there).
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- #712 of 1126
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Re: New Issue - Brakes [chiralpaul]
by dpsports
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Oct 31, 2008 (10:39 am)
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Replying to: chiralpaul (Oct 31, 2008 9:34 am)
My 08 V6EX had it's first rear brake job at 18K. Rotors warped and pads done. Many of those 18K were rural highway (non-traffic). First noticed heavy vibration when getting on brakes to exit freeway. From what I'm seeing everywhere, mine was not an isolated instance. My dealer replaced/repaired at no charge as I have other conditions with my car they are still unable to fix.
Have you suffered from any highway vibration or stuttering when cruising at certain speeds? Curious to know as there is an entire thread regarding that.
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- #714 of 1126
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5 speed MT popping out of 3rd gear
by icyou812
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Oct 31, 2008 (6:25 pm)
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I have a 08 LX I4 w/5 speed MT, 5,000 miles that has an intermittent problem of popping out of third gear when I let the clutch out. No problems downshifting. It usually does it before the transmission gets warmed up. Instead of the usual precise easy shift into third it feels rubbery or numb (sorry, don't know how else to describe it) followed by a lovely grinding gear sound as the shifter gets pushed back at my hand. It occurs sporadically without any warning. Has anyone else had this problem? I know the six speed tranny has had this issue. I will be contacting the dealer soon for a oil change appt. and will let them know. I'm sure it will shift just fine for them when they take it for a drive. Isn't that the way it usually works?
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- #715 of 1126
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Re: New Issue - Brakes [szfoster]
by mmaxemow
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Nov 03, 2008 (11:37 am)
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Replying to: szfoster (Oct 30, 2008 4:25 pm)
i agree that its a joke that the rear brakes are going after 20K miles. The reason I got them to do it for $100 is because they finally feel bad for all the problems i've had with this car. Obviously they really dont feel that bad cuz they would've done it for free right? lol The problem with doing it yourself is you usually need u'r rotors resurfaced too with the brake job.
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- #716 of 1126
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Re: New Issue - Brakes [mmaxemow]
by elroy5
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Nov 03, 2008 (3:08 pm)
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Replying to: mmaxemow (Nov 03, 2008 11:37 am)
Unless you are having problems with the rotors (vibrations/shuddering) I would not have them turned. It only makes the rotors thinner/weaker, for no reason.
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- #717 of 1126
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2008 Accord I4 Voltage, Lights Dim, Vent Blower Slows
by sirgilligan
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Nov 05, 2008 (6:07 am)
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Car:
2008 Accord I4 Automatic Transmission LX
Problem, lights dim and blower for heater/defrost slows. It occurs every 20 to 25 seconds. The change in the blower for the heater/defrost is such that it sounds as if you turned the blower speed down significantly and then turned it back up. At the same time the lights dim significantly.
I have read many posts here of lights dimming with the A/C running and that Honda says this is normal.
This is not normal and is dangerous because of the eye strain caused by the lights dimming and then brightening over and over again.
Has anyone had Honda fix this problem?
If so, what was the fix so that I know what to say to my dealership when I take my vehicle in for repair?
Thank you.
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- #718 of 1126
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Re: 2008 Accord I4 Voltage, Lights Dim, Vent Blower Slows [sirgilligan]
by dpmeersman
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Nov 05, 2008 (6:32 am)
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Replying to: sirgilligan (Nov 05, 2008 6:07 am)
I've yet to see anyone post a fix for this problem. Honda passes this and the 6 cyl VCM issues off as normal operations. Amazing that a company that has established a reputation for mechanical and engineering excellence to now put forth the dogma that these shortcomings are normal. I'm surprised that they aren't calling the lighting issue VCP (Variable Candle Power) lighting and trying to make you feel privileged to own a vehicle with this Honda exclusive.
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