my gf's toyota still run on all 4 factory brake pads, 6yo 88k and still going (stopping) well.
i reckon the rear pads on accord is soft, to stop a car 15mm bigger than ford?
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my gf's toyota still run on all 4 factory brake pads, 6yo 88k and still going (stopping) well.
i reckon the rear pads on accord is soft, to stop a car 15mm bigger than ford?
Fords kerb weight is listed as 1704kg and the Accord, 1515kg. I suspect the Ford weight listed is a manual so the Auto will add another 50kg. The Honda may be bigger but weighs a lot less and is thus easier on pads.
I don't know why the Euro isn't having these issues as it's a similar Kerb weight. Must be different pads. I had a VNV8 when they were new...it went 80,000 klms on the pads and still had some left..unfortunately the discs were worn below min spec buy then...hard pads.
But for my pads to wear and be replaced at 14,000 k...yikes! That is bad.
Its a design fault... make sure to get the new part number if you ever get yours replaced at Honda.
UPDATE- Just had the 30k done (31k on clock), rear pads only got 1000Kays max left. I was quite adamant before the service that this was a warranty issue, and had told them so at the last service to put them on notice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danzvtil
Anyways, dealer replaced the pads as their Honda Aust bulletin said theyll cover them upto 30k, dealer found out AFTER installing the pads that honda WONT cover them and Ill have to pay $260 because the car was over the 30k mark by 1k!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, can i tell you after much heated discussion and raised voices the service guy said his hands were tied and that id have to call Honda Cust service to raise a claim, no guarantee theyll reimburse me for the work done.
Called Honda Aust and put in a claim.
Got off phone and sevice manager had decided that they will take the brakes off the bill and fight Honda Aust later for their money.
So quite happy that the dealer decided to do a little customer service to keep us happy, they have always provided GREAT service.
NOT HAPPY that Honda Aust caused me duress by putting me in a situation that wasnt pleasant.
PULL YOUR BLOODY SOCKS UP HONDA AUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I phoned our dealer (Friday afternoon) to book the car in for the 30k service, and also to address this 'squealing' noise from back right 'wheel'. I was informed over the phone it was the brakes...which I almost laughed out loud, and reminded the service person that this car was going in for 30k..not 130k!!
I dropped the car off this morning and the noise had not been heard for 2 days...
The service dept called me to advise rear brakes had been replaced ($296) the car serviced and was now ready for pick-up. I arrived there to be presented with the bill, which is where the 'fun' began.
I asked why I had not been informed the brakes would only last this amount of time, which they advised me that Honda had informed their dealerships of a 'fault' with the break pads in September 2010. They said they had serviced my car (20k) in October 2010 and inspected the brake pads, and were content my brake would see me through to 30k service....and as my car had 30,550km when i dropped it off this morning, they refused to use the 'warranty' option available for Accord owners, providing the car hasnot done more than 30,000km, and not a kilometer more!!
I checked my log book, and saw that the 20k service was done at 20,557km, so the 2 service periods hadnt even reached 10k, yet at 20k they were happy the breaks would last til 30k. They told me athat at 20k i had 4mm of pad left, and said a new pad had about 6mm, which means i used 2mm in 20k, and then 4mm in 10k!!! I have had the same job, same address, the driving history is unchanged for the entire life of this car. I am the sole driver, yet all of a sudden they want me to believe that i have used 4mm of pad in 10,000km!!
I requested a copy of the Honda report, which was declined, i could read it but not copy it. I requested they provide me with my old brake pads, which they were very very reluctant to do, and I then took them and refused to give them back. So I now have them in my possession. Now, on further inspection of these brake pads, it is very clear the 2 pads are also unevenly worn....yet they still deny this is a warranty repair. The said the uneven wear is due to how my handbrake is set.....at which point i reminded them the 'tweaking' my handbrake was not normally something i do!! Again, still denied as a warranty repair.
As far as I am concerned the sale contract that I signed when I purchased this vehicle does not meet the specifications, and afault, ANY fault, should be actioned and I should have been informed and at least given the opportunity to have them replaced!
I have lodged a complaint with Honda Australia, and intend to pursue this until I am satisfied wiht the outcome. I am Very unhappy with the management of this issue. :thumbdwn:
This makes me wonder though, what else may be wrong with this vehicle that I do not know about....
Brakes.... I never go factory for brakes/brake pads.
eBay ftw, and saves having to deal with the crap with Honda.
BTW: rear brake pad wear is a common issue in the states.
i note after 2000kays on the new rear pads STILL smell like they are burning after a sedate drive(same as the original pads). I hope to hell these arent going to wear out in 30k as well!!!
Is it possible to get the service centers details pm'ed or stated in this thread
Cheers
Steve
Just replaced rear pads. Put in Bendix DB1953, cost $84. I have seen them on line cheaper but this price was a lot cheaper than what some stores wanted.
Honda supposedly replaced our rears at 14,000K and we are now at 40,000K so that pretty much 25,000K on these pads. I didn't bother with Honda pads the reason is not hard to figure. It's an easy DIY job but Honda's behaviour on this is inexcusable.
it's a known issue in the US accords on the rear brakes, either the rotor or the pads are wearing out prematurely.
difference is that Honda Oz didn't do anything about it.
My suggestion is to purchase some ceramic pads from the USA, they'll last FOREVER.
Update-Just had the 50k service and got the front pads machined as the brakes were pulsating, this fixed the issue, the brake pedal feels like a new car.
I note though the front pads have 50% life left and the rears (replaced at 30k) have only 25%.It looks like ill be forever replacing rear pads every 30k SIGH!
i had rears replaced at 22k, 53k, 75k. gave up on honda brakes and have switched to bendix and have done 25k with them 80% left.