Forum Replies Created
-
Replies
-
I always appreciate it when a final solution is found and documented. College man gave my some good things to check. I was going to test the blower motor and relay but within a few days my battery died and the car would not start. I replaced the dead battery with a new one. Oddly enough, after the new battery was installed, the problem disappeared and has never returned. Pretty weird but I am happy I no longer have the issue. It’s amazing what a new battery will fix. Hopefully this can help someone.
I have had excellent results with NAPA. Their parts are consistently better than the discount autoparts stores.
Thanks for all your comments and suggestions. Here is what I’ve found out.
1 – once the Honda brake pads seated on the rotor, the breaking is normal again. So I guess it was either the thinner Honda pads or the metal spring on the pads or both that makes the difference.
2 – the Raybestos pads (which are thicker) may in fact be too thick for the Honda calipers. The only way for me to know that for sure would be to replace them and put on the metal spring clip to see if that makes a difference.
3 – The Honda pads are twice the cost but may be the only pads that will work correctly on the 2008/2009 Accords. Realistically though, dealer pads may be cheaper than buying extra gas because the brakes are constantly applied thus reducing your gas mileage.
4 – Honda is aware of the problem and claim the original pads were defective – hence the rapid ware. I am not convinced of that. I think they changed the front/back braking ratio and don’t want to fix the underlying problem. Either way, there was a class action law suit against Honda. I called Honda and complained but since my vehicle was 1000 miles and two months past the warranty, they would do nothing for me. The real test will be how long the new pads wear and if they wear out the rotors faster. Who knows, next time I may have to replace the pads and the rotors together. Either way, I’m not impressed with this problem or the way Honda has handled it.
Thanks for all your comments and suggestions. Here is what I’ve found out.
1 – once the Honda brake pads seated on the rotor, the breaking is normal again. So I guess it was either the thinner Honda pads or the metal spring on the pads or both that makes the difference.
2 – the Raybestos pads (which are thicker) may in fact be too thick for the Honda calipers. The only way for me to know that for sure would be to replace them and put on the metal spring clip to see if that makes a difference.
3 – The Honda pads are twice the cost but may be the only pads that will work correctly on the 2008/2009 Accords. Realistically though, dealer pads may be cheaper than buying extra gas because the brakes are constantly applied thus reducing your gas mileage.
4 – Honda is aware of the problem and claim the original pads were defective – hence the rapid ware. I am not convinced of that. I think they changed the front/back braking ratio and don’t want to fix the underlying problem. Either way, there was a class action law suit against Honda. I called Honda and complained but since my vehicle was 1000 miles and two months past the warranty, they would do nothing for me. The real test will be how long the new pads wear and if they wear out the rotors faster. Who knows, next time I may have to replace the pads and the rotors together. Either way, I’m not impressed with this problem or the way Honda has handled it.
I guess it could be a stuck caliper on both sides but the slides moved freely and the pads were worn quite evenly on both sides. Heck – the car is only 3 years old.
Upon further investigation it appears there was a class action law suit against Honda for the 2008 and 2009 rear breaking system. It looks like they would give you some money for pad replacement but wouldn’t fix the underlying problem. I just missed out on that so it looks like I have no recourse.
I guess it could be a stuck caliper on both sides but the slides moved freely and the pads were worn quite evenly on both sides. Heck – the car is only 3 years old.
Upon further investigation it appears there was a class action law suit against Honda for the 2008 and 2009 rear breaking system. It looks like they would give you some money for pad replacement but wouldn’t fix the underlying problem. I just missed out on that so it looks like I have no recourse.
Yes – I did double check the hand brake. It was completely off and not applying any pressure on the pads.