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I wouldn't think it would be a problem. Just ask.
As for the other rattles, just tell them the problem and make them fix them, even if you have to take it back again. There are service bulletins out for some common rattles. I've shared my problems and solutions in previous posts.
As for the Neon... geesh, feel fortunate that you got ANY car. Some of us aren't offered the option. That's a dealer choice, not Honda's.
Though -- knock on wood -- nothing (yet?) in our '05 Accord...
their email system is down. Your email is set
private.
The problem covers under basic warranty (3yrs/36k).
If you have the time, take it to the dealer.
They should have something they can stuff into
the window run channel by now.
My 03Accord didn't make the window noise after over 2 yrs when I bought it brand new.
Recently, the car shakes and vibrates when braking at highway speeds. Dealer service advisor says the brake rotors are warped but pads still have 8k miles of life left. HE suggested to continue driving until pads need replacement or turn rotors and replace pads together now, total about $280.
Will there be any further damage to the car if I
continue driving the car?
Given that the car has 36k miles, are warped rotors a normal occurrence? I live in the DC area where the weather is relatively mild.
Is it advisable to replace the rotors rather than turning them?
Thanks!
Brian
If you can get used to the shaking and you don't drive like a maniac, it probably won't hurt to keep them.
The noise is near the front left tire the car. When it makes the noise, it isn't continuous, but it is on and off as the tire spins.
Does this mean I need to change brake pads? My dealer quoted my $45 for brake check, and $190 for brake pad replacement.
Thanks,
Kevin
Our old '00 Odyssey with 140k miles & our new '06 Odyssey are straight as an arrow.
So it wasn't my ming playing tricks.
Warped rotors can be dangerous in a panic stop from high speeds, especially if the warping is severe. Your brakes are only being applied for part of each wheel rotation, only at the high spot of contact, resulting in longer stopping distances. It can cause some damage or premature wear to the brake system, but most importantly it can cause a safety issue due to loss of control and full stopping power at freeway speeds, and can cause the anti-lock braking system to not work correctly. Severe vibration can damage or cause premature wear to the brake system. The damage can be progressive as the warped rotor wears unevenly as it rubs against the brake pads.
The noise is mainly at 10 miles/hr when I apply the brake. I am worried about damaging rotor/caliber if I keep driving.
Haven't priced out a brake job on Hondas (mine has only got 17K), but $45 to check them and $190 to replace pads seems a bit steep. Pretty much every garage can do a brake job.
Isn't it too fast to use 60% of brake pads in 16,000 miles?
Yes, the Honda doesn't need a tune-up for 105K. However, I believe that the tune-up refers to spark plugs. I don't believe that the timing belt is considered a tune-up item.
If you are at 70k on a 60k belt, get it changed now, you're operating on borrowed time! :shades:
Front rotors are warping again (just starting to pulsate a little) now at around 67k and I intend to drive the car until the pulsation worsens to the point that I think its unsafe (probably another 3-4k miles - which is only 5-6 weeks for me).
When I first got the car, the brakes were TIGHT - I mean, there was no modulation in the pedal - it was GO or DROP ANCHOR HERE - no in-between. I complained but was told this was normal for this car.
Oh, and, for the record, I ALWAYS replace rotors instead of cutting them. Most of what you save on the cost of the rotors, you spend on labor for the time it takes to turn them so the overall price to the consumer is not that different. Besides, once cut, a resurfaced rotor is thinner and will heat up and warp again that much faster than a newer thicker one - this can only lead to another round of warping+pulsation=brake job and probably sooner than it happened the first time.
-FS
-FS
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I have experienced no apparent problem with the transmission. Acceleration is smooth as is the shifting among gears. Going into and out of passing gears is also smooth.
I think the noise was caused by some kind of dirt on the brake, and they cleaned it while doing the checking. The noise is gone now.
I opened the hood and the chirping was less pronounced when the car was in Park, more pronounced when in gear...
Before taking it to the dealer, anybody has had this experience?