PrntRhd
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Re: 2008 & 2009 Accord brake problem
said by takeahike  :Read the complaints. New brakes every 15-20k? That's a problem worthy of a recall in my opinion. Ok, this means a brake pad change every 14-24 months for the average user.
Recalls are for safety defects, not maintenance intervals. |
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takeahike
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| Well, maybe not the word recall, but wouldn't you think a fix that will bring it into normal brake replacement intervals (50-80k) covered under warranty?
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PrntRhd
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1 edit | That is up to Honda and what they feel is acceptable wear for the parts. There are also other factors that may be responsible for premature wear of the rear brakes including improper bedding of the brakes, complete retraction of the pads when the parking brake is released, the pad composition, etc.
FYI, years ago I worked for a company who leased Ford Tempo variants for their service employees. The front brakes only lasted 20K miles on those Tempo's. Ford claimed this was normal wear. |
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said by takeahike :Well, maybe not the word recall, but wouldn't you think a fix that will bring it into normal brake replacement intervals (50-80k) covered under warranty? Make the pads twice as thick, then you will get twice the miles.  Just notch out the Caliper so the piston side and the ear side each are widened by a half of the new thickness and then reinstall.
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PrntRhd
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said by takeahike :Well, maybe not the word recall, but wouldn't you think a fix that will bring it into normal brake replacement intervals (50-80k) covered under warranty? Brake pads are a wear item and not covered by a warranty unless they fall apart (break). |
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takeahike
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Woodland Hills, CA
1 edit | Don't really buy that. There such a thing as reasonable expectations with any product and there are implied warranties of merchantability in all states. What if they wore out after 1000 miles--could they say that isn't covered cause it's a wear item?
As I said this is my 4th Accord, and frankly I've been an Accord nut for years. There aren't any other substantial problem reports with this car and it's a great machine, as all my past ones have been and in line with the manufacturer's reputation for excellence. So it'd be nice if they would come up with some fixes for this problem--even if it's not covered--and the car will then more than live up to my expectations.
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