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hey guys i seem or i believe i have a brake problem...before when i first got my car as soon as i taped the brake the car came to a stop, now i noticed that the brakes go lower n lower, my mom even noticed it too. i changed my brake pads recently n my rotors look fine..do i need new brake pads again? hmmm
o0 yea soemtimes i guess mostly in the rain if i step on em hard they pulsate vibrate..can sum1 help a nooby out!
o0 yea soemtimes i guess mostly in the rain if i step on em hard they pulsate vibrate..can sum1 help a nooby out!
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Rep Power: 357 When is the last time you had your brake fluid flushed? blead? if you cant remember, have it done.
For pulsing in the rain... You have an EX right? if so, thats the ABS kicking in, so dont worry about it.
For pulsing in the rain... You have an EX right? if so, thats the ABS kicking in, so dont worry about it.
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Rep Power: 357 Air in the brake lines is the #1 cause of a low squishy brake pedal... and its also the most overlooked mantiance part on the car.
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Originally Posted by y.0. KiLLa
hey guys i seem or i believe i have a brake problem...before when i first got my car as soon as i taped the brake the car came to a stop, now i noticed that the brakes go lower n lower, my mom even noticed it too. i changed my brake pads recently n my rotors look fine..do i need new brake pads again? hmmm
o0 yea soemtimes i guess mostly in the rain if i step on em hard they pulsate vibrate..can sum1 help a nooby out!
o0 yea soemtimes i guess mostly in the rain if i step on em hard they pulsate vibrate..can sum1 help a nooby out!
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Rep Power: 0 I had the same problem with my old Accord. I would try to lock up the brakes on purpose and they wouldn't lock, just come to a slow stop. I would bleed the brakes and they would be fine for a little while, but the problem would come back after awhile. So I replaced the master cylinder and the problem was gone. My Accord had 110,000 miles on it though. How many on your car. I'm guessing they just need bleeding and or fluid replacement. Is the fluid milky looking and not clear? How far do you pull up your e-brake handle before it stops? Did you replace the rear brakes too? Does steering wheel vibrate also?
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Originally Posted by dariusld
I had the same problem with my old Accord. I would try to lock up the brakes on purpose and they wouldn't lock, just come to a slow stop. I would bleed the brakes and they would be fine for a little while, but the problem would come back after awhile. So I replaced the master cylinder and the problem was gone. My Accord had 110,000 miles on it though. How many on your car. I'm guessing they just need bleeding and or fluid replacement. Is the fluid milky looking and not clear? How far do you pull up your e-brake handle before it stops? Did you replace the rear brakes too? Does steering wheel vibrate also?
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u know my steerign wheel does vibrate n has always since i first got the car...my car has 35, 000 miles...how much would this master cylinder cost? well if i stomp on the brakes they stop but it sinks...i should just get a brake kit..how much is like a good brake kit? i think these r fugged up
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Originally Posted by tacheon
. From what you described, it is obvious that the master cylinder has failed. This is a serious problem since you have a severe loss of braking power.
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Rep Power: 0 i have warranty..will honda cover this master cylinder? i think imma have my mechanic check it out..just to clear things up i stop n stuff. i just noticed that the pedals go down more then b4...so i think maybe its a problem but i dunno..
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If the master cylinder has FAILED, he wouldn't be stopping at all. He wouldn't be driving car, for very long, that wouldn't stop. From your computer chair your going to say "ITS YOUR MASTER CYLINDER".
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i have warranty..will honda cover this master cylinder? i think imma have my mechanic check it out..just to clear things up i stop n stuff. i just noticed that the pedals go down more then b4...so i think maybe its a problem but i dunno..
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