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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [guitar4him]
by mrbill1957
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May 28, 2009 (5:08 pm)
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Replying to: guitar4him (May 28, 2009 3:18 pm)
There is also a "beam blade" which looks like a frameless blade. I see Trico shows pics of them on their web site. Try www.tricoproducts.com and select the Neoform or Innovision blade.
Good luck
Mrbill
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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [guitar4him]
by rkirchoff
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May 28, 2009 (7:40 pm)
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Replying to: guitar4him (May 28, 2009 3:18 pm)
I have an 08 accord ex-l v6 and when my wipers needed changed, I opted for the new Rain-X wiper called Latitude, http://www.rainx.com/ , and I am extremely happy with them although they are a bit pricey. I installed them in less than 1 minute each.
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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [mrbill1957]
by jhinsc
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May 28, 2009 (7:48 pm)
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Replying to: mrbill1957 (May 27, 2009 1:48 pm)
Did you try the Honda dealer? I'm sure they'll replace the blade inserts for a modest sum. The Rain-X website has their Lattitude blades priced at $39 before shipping/tax. It will be less at the dealer.
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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [guitar4him]
by jmillerjmiller
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May 28, 2009 (8:21 pm)
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Replying to: guitar4him (May 27, 2009 10:55 am)
I saw they were odd when I bought my 08 EX-L V6. They reminded me of a new style called 'flat blade' wipers.
For the how-to, have you checked the owner manual? Believe it or not, they have the directions on what looks to be page 332. if you don't have the manual, I found a pdf online at:
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/om/AAD080/AAD0808OM.pdf
You can buy just refills from the dealer or online at:
http://www.handa-accessories.com/accmaint08.html (scroll down to find the wiper refills).
The exploded parts breakdown is shown here:
http://tinyurl.com/lqp363
From a press release, here is what they called them:
• Flat-blade windshield wipers provide modern and upscale look.
Hope this is what you needed.
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Re: rust bubbles and white flakes from vents [yen_s_liu]
by temj12
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May 28, 2009 (9:59 pm)
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Replying to: yen_s_liu (May 20, 2009 5:55 pm)
I have a 2005 Accord and a 2009 Cadillac CTS. I purchased the Cadillac in January. I have had around 10 places where the paint bubbles up. They are small and very difficult to see. I took the car to the purchase dealer. I did not have to argue at all. They said they would repaint the hood, top and one quarter panel. This is one of the differences that I see with Honda vs an "american brand." Honda is very resistant to intervening and taking care of the situation. The only reason that that is not much of a problem is that my Honda has been so good.
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Re: rust bubbles and white flakes from vents [temj12]
by thegraduate
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May 29, 2009 (5:35 am)
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Replying to: temj12 (May 28, 2009 9:59 pm)
A lot has to do with your dealer, I believe. My Honda dealer has done plenty of things "good-will" AFTER the warranty had expired over 100k miles ago (on my '96 Accord). Never had to argue for anything; they just offered.
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Re: 2008 Accord - Windshield Wiper Replacement [jhinsc]
by rkirchoff
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May 29, 2009 (6:00 am)
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Replying to: jhinsc (May 28, 2009 7:48 pm)
My Honda dealer sells only Honda parts and does not offer wiperblade refills such as RainX. I chose RainX since I love their Windshield Treatment and their Windshield Washer Fluid. At the time of my Latitude purchase, I was also given a free microfiber towel, a can of glass cleaner, and more of their original rainx windshield treatment.
In all of my 40 years of driving cars, pickups, and semi's, I have used alot of other wiper refills such as Trico which were junk and didn't last more than 6 months. Although the Latitude wipers are a bit pricey, so far they have lasted 9 months and are still doing just as good a job now as they were when they were new.
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Re: rear disk brakes wearing out fast [mr_smith]
by rkirchoff
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May 29, 2009 (6:09 am)
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Replying to: mr_smith (Apr 28, 2009 7:35 am)
I replaced the rear brakes on my 08 accord yesterday after having 33,000 miles on them. The service tech suggested I have the rotors turned to ensure fewer imperfections when matched with a new set of brake pads. I paid $206 and was told my front brakes would be replaced around 60-65,000 miles on my accord which was the mileage I remember replacing my front pads on my previous 04 accord.
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Re: rear disk brakes wearing out fast [rkirchoff]
by elroy5
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May 29, 2009 (1:25 pm)
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Replying to: rkirchoff (May 29, 2009 6:09 am)
IMO, if the rotors are bad enough to need turning, I would replace them. Turning them only makes them thinner/weaker. I use the Honda wiper refills. They are less than $10 from handa-accessories.com. The owners manual has the directions for changing them. To each, his own. Happy Hondaing 
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Re: 2008 Accord Premature rear brake pad wear, please post other cases [3jcd]
by chuckamucka
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May 31, 2009 (3:42 pm)
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Replying to: 3jcd (Apr 13, 2009 5:27 am)
I experienced the same rear brake problems at 22,000 miles and was shocked to know that they need to be replaced every 20,000 miles at a charge of roughly $200. Thanks for the info. on the website and I filed a complaint as well.
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