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Re: new car paint issues [player98]
by accordguy0325
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Jul 07, 2009 (2:48 pm)
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Replying to: player98 (Jul 07, 2009 11:36 am)
My 08 coupe was San Marino red as well...
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Re: Worn Rear Brakes, Update! [hondadan]
by mazda6dude
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Jul 15, 2009 (11:21 am)
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Replying to: hondadan (Jun 30, 2009 4:16 pm)
I have a 2008 Honda Accord LX automatic. Just hit 36K and I am hearing this metal ringing sound coming from the rear. Sometimes I hear it and sometimes I don't. Is this a worn out pad? From reading your post, its seems like it. I can't believe it! Honda must be using some garbage metal. I have never had rear brakes go out on any of my cars. So is the metal ringing sound mean that my rear brakes are worn out? Thanks.
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Re: Worn Rear Brakes, Update! [mazda6dude]
by joedna
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Jul 15, 2009 (11:34 am)
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Replying to: mazda6dude (Jul 15, 2009 11:21 am)
I would defininately check my brakes!!! I was at the dealer on Saturday and overheard another customer complaining to the service rep. how angry he was and dissapointed that his rear brakes have gone out at 15,000 miles. Again hearing same explanation I got and many others...new brake design from Honda were the braking system rely's on the rear brakes to do a majority of braking.
They really screwed up on this!!!
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Re: Worn Rear Brakes, Update! [mazda6dude]
by elroy5
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Jul 15, 2009 (1:33 pm)
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Replying to: mazda6dude (Jul 15, 2009 11:21 am)
The rear brakes have been wearing faster than the front on Accords for a while now. My rear pads (03 Accord) needed changing at 47k miles, and the front pads lasted until 60k miles. The pads only cost $50, and I can change them myself easily, so I'm not complaining. The rotors are still good, and I have never heard so much as a small squeal from them. I'll take pads that wear quickly, over pads that squeal any day.
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Re: Worn Rear Brakes, Update! [elroy5]
by mazda6dude
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Jul 16, 2009 (1:37 pm)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 15, 2009 1:33 pm)
Is Brake Masters a good place to get my Accord rear brakes replaced? They quoted my $129 for good brakes and $179 for thier top of the line brake pads. Does it matter if its ceramic or semi-metallic? Please help, any advice would be great! Thanks.
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Re: Worn Rear Brakes, Update! [mazda6dude]
by elroy5
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Jul 16, 2009 (4:36 pm)
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Replying to: mazda6dude (Jul 16, 2009 1:37 pm)
I wouldn't know about aftermarket pads. I have always used Honda's pads. They might wear a little quicker, but they are not noisy. I can't handle squeaky brakes. Some Honda people say harder pads will wear out the soft Honda rotors. $179 doesn't sound bad, if that's for the front and rear. I have never paid for a brake job though, so I might not be the guy to ask about prices.
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Re: Worn Rear Brakes, Update! [mazda6dude]
by gasmizr
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Jul 19, 2009 (9:30 am)
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Replying to: mazda6dude (Jul 16, 2009 1:37 pm)
Based on experience with non OEM brakes/rotors/drums I will never use non Honda parts. I used non Honda brake parts from multiple manufactures and had issues with vibration. I took it to my independent garage and was told only to use Honda parts. Took back non OEM and replaced with Honda parts and vibration issues were gone.
I always do brakes myself. It is easy and you can do the set in less then an hour. Most of the time is prep in getting the car jacked up and wheels off. Changing the pads takes all of 5 minutes. If you have to do the rotors too add 10-15 minutes to each side.
I buy all my Honda parts at Majestic Honda and have them shipped to me. It is always way cheaper then the local dealer even with the shipping and handling charges. ymmv
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Re: Worn Rear Brakes, Update! [gasmizr]
by mazda6dude
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Jul 19, 2009 (11:26 am)
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Replying to: gasmizr (Jul 19, 2009 9:30 am)
I bought my Pads from a Honda Dealer in town and had my friend replace them. There was a very uneven wear on both brake pads (left and right). Any reason why this happened? Also, after having my pads replaced, my brake pedal has to be depressed a lot more to stop the car. Why is this? What could be the problem? There are no squeaks or anything of that sort so the brakes are good. Any feedback and help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Re: Worn Rear Brakes, Update! [mazda6dude]
by elroy5
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Jul 19, 2009 (4:00 pm)
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Replying to: mazda6dude (Jul 19, 2009 11:26 am)
Bleeding the brakes should help. Flushing out the old fluid is probably a good idea too. I doubt the master cylinder is going out, but anything is possible. If the pedal sinks with steady pressure, the master cylinder is going, or you have a leak. The inside pad will always wear quicker than the outer pad. The calliper piston pushes directly on the inside pad, and the outside pad has to be pulled toward the rotor by the reaction. If there is a big difference, the slide pins may be bent, need lubrication, or corrosion around the calliper is preventing the calliper from adjusting properly.
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Timing Belt Change Interval
by jhu1972
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Jul 26, 2009 (7:48 pm)
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My local Firestone dealer (oil change) gave me a copy of the recommended 2008 V8 Accord maintenance schedule that said replace timing belt at 30K miles. I find that hard to believe.
I've owned Honda's for 30 years and my 2008 is the first one that didn't have a maintenance schedule in the owner's manual. The automatic maintenance reminders on the dashboard don't get it done for me.
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