About to go in for my second resurfacing in less than 5000 miles, and hear
this is a common problem. Has anyone heard the whole story behind this, an
ofcial resposnse from Honda, or better yet, a solution?


Bob

 

On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 06:43:17 -0500, "rjdriver" <rjdrivers@***.net>
wrote:

>About to go in for my second resurfacing in less than 5000 miles, and hear
>this is a common problem. Has anyone heard the whole story behind this, an
>ofcial resposnse from Honda, or better yet, a solution?
>
>
>Bob
>
No but I've had mine done once at 30,000kms and suspect it will be
coming again soon. Hopefully a recall will happen and they will change
the rotors to something that are made of something stronger then
graham crackers.

Jody

 

On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 06:43:17 -0500, "rjdriver" <rjdrivers@***.net>
wrote:

>About to go in for my second resurfacing in less than 5000 miles, and hear
>this is a common problem. Has anyone heard the whole story behind this, an
>ofcial resposnse from Honda, or better yet, a solution?
>
>
>Bob
>
No but I've had mine done once at 30,000kms and suspect it will be
coming again soon. Hopefully a recall will happen and they will change
the rotors to something that are made of something stronger then
graham crackers.

Jody

 

On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 06:43:17 -0500, "rjdriver" <rjdrivers@***.net>
wrote:

>About to go in for my second resurfacing in less than 5000 miles, and hear
>this is a common problem. Has anyone heard the whole story behind this, an
>ofcial resposnse from Honda, or better yet, a solution?
>
>
>Bob
>
No but I've had mine done once at 30,000kms and suspect it will be
coming again soon. Hopefully a recall will happen and they will change
the rotors to something that are made of something stronger then
graham crackers.

Jody

 

On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 06:43:17 -0500, "rjdriver" <rjdrivers@***.net>
wrote:

>About to go in for my second resurfacing in less than 5000 miles, and hear
>this is a common problem. Has anyone heard the whole story behind this, an
>ofcial resposnse from Honda, or better yet, a solution?
>
>
>Bob
>
No but I've had mine done once at 30,000kms and suspect it will be
coming again soon. Hopefully a recall will happen and they will change
the rotors to something that are made of something stronger then
graham crackers.

Jody

 

Does anyone know if this problem is all accords or just certain models or
earlier ones? We have a 2003 EX-4L that was built July 2003. We have 4K
miles and the rotors seem fine but I keep seeing this problem in the group.
I had this on our last car. I hope history doesn't repeat.
THANKS!
Jim

PS- Jody says once at 30,000 KM? That's pretty good no? Our last car had
them cut and replaced 3 times before 20K.

"Knuckles Muldoon" <mortimersnurd@hotmail.com> wrote in message
newsj5krvourasavg3r3n1sknj567kf83fcu1@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 06:43:17 -0500, "rjdriver" <rjdrivers@***.net>
> wrote:
>
> >About to go in for my second resurfacing in less than 5000 miles, and
hear
> >this is a common problem. Has anyone heard the whole story behind this,
an
> >ofcial resposnse from Honda, or better yet, a solution?
> >
> >
> >Bob
> >
> No but I've had mine done once at 30,000kms and suspect it will be
> coming again soon. Hopefully a recall will happen and they will change
> the rotors to something that are made of something stronger then
> graham crackers.
>
> Jody

 

Does anyone know if this problem is all accords or just certain models or
earlier ones? We have a 2003 EX-4L that was built July 2003. We have 4K
miles and the rotors seem fine but I keep seeing this problem in the group.
I had this on our last car. I hope history doesn't repeat.
THANKS!
Jim

PS- Jody says once at 30,000 KM? That's pretty good no? Our last car had
them cut and replaced 3 times before 20K.

"Knuckles Muldoon" <mortimersnurd@hotmail.com> wrote in message
newsj5krvourasavg3r3n1sknj567kf83fcu1@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 06:43:17 -0500, "rjdriver" <rjdrivers@***.net>
> wrote:
>
> >About to go in for my second resurfacing in less than 5000 miles, and
hear
> >this is a common problem. Has anyone heard the whole story behind this,
an
> >ofcial resposnse from Honda, or better yet, a solution?
> >
> >
> >Bob
> >
> No but I've had mine done once at 30,000kms and suspect it will be
> coming again soon. Hopefully a recall will happen and they will change
> the rotors to something that are made of something stronger then
> graham crackers.
>
> Jody

 

Does anyone know if this problem is all accords or just certain models or
earlier ones? We have a 2003 EX-4L that was built July 2003. We have 4K
miles and the rotors seem fine but I keep seeing this problem in the group.
I had this on our last car. I hope history doesn't repeat.
THANKS!
Jim

PS- Jody says once at 30,000 KM? That's pretty good no? Our last car had
them cut and replaced 3 times before 20K.

"Knuckles Muldoon" <mortimersnurd@hotmail.com> wrote in message
newsj5krvourasavg3r3n1sknj567kf83fcu1@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 06:43:17 -0500, "rjdriver" <rjdrivers@***.net>
> wrote:
>
> >About to go in for my second resurfacing in less than 5000 miles, and
hear
> >this is a common problem. Has anyone heard the whole story behind this,
an
> >ofcial resposnse from Honda, or better yet, a solution?
> >
> >
> >Bob
> >
> No but I've had mine done once at 30,000kms and suspect it will be
> coming again soon. Hopefully a recall will happen and they will change
> the rotors to something that are made of something stronger then
> graham crackers.
>
> Jody

 

Does anyone know if this problem is all accords or just certain models or
earlier ones? We have a 2003 EX-4L that was built July 2003. We have 4K
miles and the rotors seem fine but I keep seeing this problem in the group.
I had this on our last car. I hope history doesn't repeat.
THANKS!
Jim

PS- Jody says once at 30,000 KM? That's pretty good no? Our last car had
them cut and replaced 3 times before 20K.

"Knuckles Muldoon" <mortimersnurd@hotmail.com> wrote in message
newsj5krvourasavg3r3n1sknj567kf83fcu1@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 06:43:17 -0500, "rjdriver" <rjdrivers@***.net>
> wrote:
>
> >About to go in for my second resurfacing in less than 5000 miles, and
hear
> >this is a common problem. Has anyone heard the whole story behind this,
an
> >ofcial resposnse from Honda, or better yet, a solution?
> >
> >
> >Bob
> >
> No but I've had mine done once at 30,000kms and suspect it will be
> coming again soon. Hopefully a recall will happen and they will change
> the rotors to something that are made of something stronger then
> graham crackers.
>
> Jody

 

2003 Ex 4 cyl 4 door.

First cut at 9800 miles, although it needed it somewhat sooner. The
dealer didn't charge me, and when I asked the cause of rotors needing this
so soon, he said probably sand or pebbles caught between the pads and
rotors. I was going to ask why then was it covered under warantee but
figured I should just accept it and leave. Didn't know then that I would
need them surfaced again 3000 miles later.

I dont travel anywhere that is pratricularly heavy with sand or pebbles.
Most of my driving is highway under normal conditions. When I go in to have
this fixed again, I will see what the service manager knows. Even if they
will continue to fix it under warantee, I dont look forward to having to do
this every 3-4m miles. There has to be a better solution.

When I first saw the 2003 Accords on the lot last Spring, they all had
rusty rotors, and because of the design of the alloy wheels, the rotor,
caliper, the entire brake mechanisim is very exposed. If the service techs
assumption that pebbles are getting in there is correct, I can see why it's
happening.


--
Bob



"Jim" <jkc84@optonline(unspam).net> wrote in message
news:4Kxub.8767$y27.3468779@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.ne t...
> Does anyone know if this problem is all accords or just certain models or
> earlier ones? We have a 2003 EX-4L that was built July 2003. We have 4K
> miles and the rotors seem fine but I keep seeing this problem in the
group.
> I had this on our last car. I hope history doesn't repeat.
> THANKS!
> Jim
>
> PS- Jody says once at 30,000 KM? That's pretty good no? Our last car had
> them cut and replaced 3 times before 20K.
>
> "Knuckles Muldoon" <mortimersnurd@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> newsj5krvourasavg3r3n1sknj567kf83fcu1@4ax.com...
> > On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 06:43:17 -0500, "rjdriver" <rjdrivers@***.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >About to go in for my second resurfacing in less than 5000 miles, and
> hear
> > >this is a common problem. Has anyone heard the whole story behind
this,
> an
> > >ofcial resposnse from Honda, or better yet, a solution?
> > >
> > >
> > >Bob
> > >
> > No but I've had mine done once at 30,000kms and suspect it will be
> > coming again soon. Hopefully a recall will happen and they will change
> > the rotors to something that are made of something stronger then
> > graham crackers.
> >
> > Jody
>

 

2003 Ex 4 cyl 4 door.

First cut at 9800 miles, although it needed it somewhat sooner. The
dealer didn't charge me, and when I asked the cause of rotors needing this
so soon, he said probably sand or pebbles caught between the pads and
rotors. I was going to ask why then was it covered under warantee but
figured I should just accept it and leave. Didn't know then that I would
need them surfaced again 3000 miles later.

I dont travel anywhere that is pratricularly heavy with sand or pebbles.
Most of my driving is highway under normal conditions. When I go in to have
this fixed again, I will see what the service manager knows. Even if they
will continue to fix it under warantee, I dont look forward to having to do
this every 3-4m miles. There has to be a better solution.

When I first saw the 2003 Accords on the lot last Spring, they all had
rusty rotors, and because of the design of the alloy wheels, the rotor,
caliper, the entire brake mechanisim is very exposed. If the service techs
assumption that pebbles are getting in there is correct, I can see why it's
happening.


--
Bob



"Jim" <jkc84@optonline(unspam).net> wrote in message
news:4Kxub.8767$y27.3468779@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.ne t...
> Does anyone know if this problem is all accords or just certain models or
> earlier ones? We have a 2003 EX-4L that was built July 2003. We have 4K
> miles and the rotors seem fine but I keep seeing this problem in the
group.
> I had this on our last car. I hope history doesn't repeat.
> THANKS!
> Jim
>
> PS- Jody says once at 30,000 KM? That's pretty good no? Our last car had
> them cut and replaced 3 times before 20K.
>
> "Knuckles Muldoon" <mortimersnurd@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> newsj5krvourasavg3r3n1sknj567kf83fcu1@4ax.com...
> > On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 06:43:17 -0500, "rjdriver" <rjdrivers@***.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >About to go in for my second resurfacing in less than 5000 miles, and
> hear
> > >this is a common problem. Has anyone heard the whole story behind
this,
> an
> > >ofcial resposnse from Honda, or better yet, a solution?
> > >
> > >
> > >Bob
> > >
> > No but I've had mine done once at 30,000kms and suspect it will be
> > coming again soon. Hopefully a recall will happen and they will change
> > the rotors to something that are made of something stronger then
> > graham crackers.
> >
> > Jody
>

 

2003 Ex 4 cyl 4 door.

First cut at 9800 miles, although it needed it somewhat sooner. The
dealer didn't charge me, and when I asked the cause of rotors needing this
so soon, he said probably sand or pebbles caught between the pads and
rotors. I was going to ask why then was it covered under warantee but
figured I should just accept it and leave. Didn't know then that I would
need them surfaced again 3000 miles later.

I dont travel anywhere that is pratricularly heavy with sand or pebbles.
Most of my driving is highway under normal conditions. When I go in to have
this fixed again, I will see what the service manager knows. Even if they
will continue to fix it under warantee, I dont look forward to having to do
this every 3-4m miles. There has to be a better solution.

When I first saw the 2003 Accords on the lot last Spring, they all had
rusty rotors, and because of the design of the alloy wheels, the rotor,
caliper, the entire brake mechanisim is very exposed. If the service techs
assumption that pebbles are getting in there is correct, I can see why it's
happening.


--
Bob



"Jim" <jkc84@optonline(unspam).net> wrote in message
news:4Kxub.8767$y27.3468779@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.ne t...
> Does anyone know if this problem is all accords or just certain models or
> earlier ones? We have a 2003 EX-4L that was built July 2003. We have 4K
> miles and the rotors seem fine but I keep seeing this problem in the
group.
> I had this on our last car. I hope history doesn't repeat.
> THANKS!
> Jim
>
> PS- Jody says once at 30,000 KM? That's pretty good no? Our last car had
> them cut and replaced 3 times before 20K.
>
> "Knuckles Muldoon" <mortimersnurd@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> newsj5krvourasavg3r3n1sknj567kf83fcu1@4ax.com...
> > On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 06:43:17 -0500, "rjdriver" <rjdrivers@***.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >About to go in for my second resurfacing in less than 5000 miles, and
> hear
> > >this is a common problem. Has anyone heard the whole story behind
this,
> an
> > >ofcial resposnse from Honda, or better yet, a solution?
> > >
> > >
> > >Bob
> > >
> > No but I've had mine done once at 30,000kms and suspect it will be
> > coming again soon. Hopefully a recall will happen and they will change
> > the rotors to something that are made of something stronger then
> > graham crackers.
> >
> > Jody
>

 

2003 Ex 4 cyl 4 door.

First cut at 9800 miles, although it needed it somewhat sooner. The
dealer didn't charge me, and when I asked the cause of rotors needing this
so soon, he said probably sand or pebbles caught between the pads and
rotors. I was going to ask why then was it covered under warantee but
figured I should just accept it and leave. Didn't know then that I would
need them surfaced again 3000 miles later.

I dont travel anywhere that is pratricularly heavy with sand or pebbles.
Most of my driving is highway under normal conditions. When I go in to have
this fixed again, I will see what the service manager knows. Even if they
will continue to fix it under warantee, I dont look forward to having to do
this every 3-4m miles. There has to be a better solution.

When I first saw the 2003 Accords on the lot last Spring, they all had
rusty rotors, and because of the design of the alloy wheels, the rotor,
caliper, the entire brake mechanisim is very exposed. If the service techs
assumption that pebbles are getting in there is correct, I can see why it's
happening.


--
Bob



"Jim" <jkc84@optonline(unspam).net> wrote in message
news:4Kxub.8767$y27.3468779@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.ne t...
> Does anyone know if this problem is all accords or just certain models or
> earlier ones? We have a 2003 EX-4L that was built July 2003. We have 4K
> miles and the rotors seem fine but I keep seeing this problem in the
group.
> I had this on our last car. I hope history doesn't repeat.
> THANKS!
> Jim
>
> PS- Jody says once at 30,000 KM? That's pretty good no? Our last car had
> them cut and replaced 3 times before 20K.
>
> "Knuckles Muldoon" <mortimersnurd@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> newsj5krvourasavg3r3n1sknj567kf83fcu1@4ax.com...
> > On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 06:43:17 -0500, "rjdriver" <rjdrivers@***.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >About to go in for my second resurfacing in less than 5000 miles, and
> hear
> > >this is a common problem. Has anyone heard the whole story behind
this,
> an
> > >ofcial resposnse from Honda, or better yet, a solution?
> > >
> > >
> > >Bob
> > >
> > No but I've had mine done once at 30,000kms and suspect it will be
> > coming again soon. Hopefully a recall will happen and they will change
> > the rotors to something that are made of something stronger then
> > graham crackers.
> >
> > Jody
>

 

On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 20:15:03 -0500, "rjdriver" <rjdrivers@***.net>
wrote:

> 2003 Ex 4 cyl 4 door.
>
> First cut at 9800 miles, although it needed it somewhat sooner. The
>dealer didn't charge me, and when I asked the cause of rotors needing this
>so soon, he said probably sand or pebbles caught between the pads and
>rotors. I was going to ask why then was it covered under warantee but
>figured I should just accept it and leave. Didn't know then that I would
>need them surfaced again 3000 miles later.
>
> I dont travel anywhere that is pratricularly heavy with sand or pebbles.
>Most of my driving is highway under normal conditions. When I go in to have
>this fixed again, I will see what the service manager knows. Even if they
>will continue to fix it under warantee, I dont look forward to having to do
>this every 3-4m miles. There has to be a better solution.
>
> When I first saw the 2003 Accords on the lot last Spring, they all had
>rusty rotors, and because of the design of the alloy wheels, the rotor,
>caliper, the entire brake mechanisim is very exposed. If the service techs
>assumption that pebbles are getting in there is correct, I can see why it's
>happening.

I think this is just nonsense. My dealer told me I must drive too
fast.
I have a standard transmission and hardly use the brakes.

Do a Google advanced search and match all words.
Put in "2003 honda accord brake problems"
I came up with 4300 matches. They are all not directly related to this
problem, but a fair number are.

Jody

 

On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 20:15:03 -0500, "rjdriver" <rjdrivers@***.net>
wrote:

> 2003 Ex 4 cyl 4 door.
>
> First cut at 9800 miles, although it needed it somewhat sooner. The
>dealer didn't charge me, and when I asked the cause of rotors needing this
>so soon, he said probably sand or pebbles caught between the pads and
>rotors. I was going to ask why then was it covered under warantee but
>figured I should just accept it and leave. Didn't know then that I would
>need them surfaced again 3000 miles later.
>
> I dont travel anywhere that is pratricularly heavy with sand or pebbles.
>Most of my driving is highway under normal conditions. When I go in to have
>this fixed again, I will see what the service manager knows. Even if they
>will continue to fix it under warantee, I dont look forward to having to do
>this every 3-4m miles. There has to be a better solution.
>
> When I first saw the 2003 Accords on the lot last Spring, they all had
>rusty rotors, and because of the design of the alloy wheels, the rotor,
>caliper, the entire brake mechanisim is very exposed. If the service techs
>assumption that pebbles are getting in there is correct, I can see why it's
>happening.

I think this is just nonsense. My dealer told me I must drive too
fast.
I have a standard transmission and hardly use the brakes.

Do a Google advanced search and match all words.
Put in "2003 honda accord brake problems"
I came up with 4300 matches. They are all not directly related to this
problem, but a fair number are.

Jody