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Corkscrew
Here in Hawaii, we have just a few junkyards and they charge a hand and leg for the used old parts.
I'll start looking on ebay first.
Oh! by the way, what does the ABS look like. Since I hav'nt owned a car with an ABS system. It's good to have but, i'll just go without it if it is possible.
Thanks for all the help in the past with my automatic transmission.
I know quite a bit about A/T and how it works.
94shadow
My husband and I are really trying to monitor the issue. I'm going to get the brakes fixed at the dealership this weekend. If anybody wants to reply and share their issue or experience, please do so. Thanks! I'm just upset that I haven't had it for year. :confuse:
Kind of explains why Honda Accord didn't make Consumer Reports' list of most reliable cars. (Civic came in next to last in its class size.)
I am not sure what version of this book you're reading- but perhaps you should put your glasses on and take a closer look. The 2009 CR buying guide still highly recommends the current Honda Accord and Honda Civic.
On page 127 of the buying guide the Civic received the second highest rating, as did the Accord V6 on page 129. The Accord and Civic are still on CR's "Good bets" list despite your unfortunate and isolated case.
Corkscrew
Customer support is really weak for them right now, but then again they are a company that is bankrupt.
I hope it doesn't pee in your garage.
I've got 204k miles on it, it is 14 years old today (bought 11/12/96), and I've never...EVER...replaced the rear shoes. I replaced the front pads for the first time at 131k. My grandmother owned the car for six years before I got it and did a major highway-only commute. Since then, I've done a lot more city driving, but by anticipating lights, coasting when preparing to stop, etc, I've gotten 73k on the replaced front pads and haven't had a problem with them yet. I was just a bit surprised at my shoes when I went back to think about just how long those things have lasted.
I wonder, would I know if the shoes were used-up? Do they squeal/screech like my pads do on the discs? I'm having the car serviced today at my local mechanic ($23 for an oil/filter change and tire rotation, can't beat that!) and am thinking of asking them to inspect the brakes. I have no complaints with them, and they'll still lock up if I hit em hard in the rain (no ABS, haha), so I feel like they're probably ok and am almost hesitant to even have them touched.
TheGrad
PS - Anecdotally, prev. gen Accords wore out their rear pads before the front as a general rule; I have 53k on my 2006 Accord and can see I still have at least 1CM of pad on each wheel.
What should I say my problem is, since the only issue I've had in the two years I've owned the car was a bad wheel bearing, which was replaced under warranty.
Honda has acknowledged there is an isssue, and is putting together new brake caliper and pad kits that should be coming out in Dec. This is factual as told to me by Honda of North America during a phone call to them. My dealer also knows about the kits, but, as of yesterday, they have not received all the details on who, what, when, where, etc, etc. My '08 Accorcd coupe has only 6,100 miles. The rear brake pads are at 70%. So, I'm having a wear issue that I will soon apply for the Honda authorized repair.
To those that are lamenting about the problem, and cursing Honda, etc, etc....and swear never to buy Honda again, etc.....all I can say is that ALL cars have issues.
Honda is one of the best overall quality car companies, and has always been near or at the top for resale value for many years. THAT should tell you something. I can guarantee you that if you think that GM, or Ford, or whomever is going to do a better job....think again. You'll have some kind of aggravating issue come up...at some point. And, when you go to trade in one of those "other" cars, you'll learn about re-sale value real quick.
I'll stay with Honda/Acura even if there are some issues at times that have to be dealt with. I've owned many Hondas, a few Toyotas, lots of Fords, some GM's over my lifetime. Over 55 cars owned. Lots can be learned from ownership over many years and makes of cars.
No car is immune from service problems or issues. Honda/Acura, Toyota/Lexus have always been at or near the top for having less issues per car than most any other car company. The stats don't lie.
Anyway....each to their own. Jumping ship over one issue....won't get you a trouble free car, nor a better resale value when you get rid of one of the "other" makes.
Take care.
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I hope you are a Honda salesman because I just clicked on your profile and read all your posts since 07 and guess what you sound like a broken record. You defend Honda no matter what the problem is bad brakes, VCM vibration, Oil leaks ect.... and the funny little insults you have "Found On Road Dead" I get it means ford right? At least that what I thought when I heard it in the third grade. I also remember First On Race Day. Now would you like to run your little rice burner against the 2010 Fusion Sport? Did not think so CYA
Meanwhile, let's let this particular discussion get back to the very narrow subject of Accord brakes.
Enjoy your Fusion!
I find this statement to be ignorant and racist.
:shades:
Thank you! I have been over to the Fusion site but I still like to check in here to see if Honda does get this brake problem fixed. I think they will get it fixed I just don't know how many cutomers they are going/have lost over the way they handled it. By the way I was only replying back to the person that replied me when I did own the Honda
I posted earlier about installing rear disc brake on a 92 Honda Accord 4dr. LX.
All the pictures concerning the parts that I need for a conversion to disc brakes
has got me all mixed-up.
Exactly, what parts do I need.
Could anyone show me a list of parts.
Here in Hawaii, I cannot find any second hand parts in any of the auto wrecking yards.
I might have to purchase the parts individually on e-bay or other sources.
If I am going to purchase individual parts, I might as well purchase remanufactured parts or new parts.
Thanks,
94shadow :confuse:
I replaced front brake rotors and pads this past summer (quality name brand products, not cheap stuff) for about $160 on my '03 Odyssey.
I think you have just bought your last Honda. I know I have :shades:
Good for you - do you have anything of value to add to the discussion that doesn't represent your continued bias against the American Honda Motor Company ?