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Old Oct 10, 2005
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Brake Sensitivity

I am wondering if there is any way in making the brakes more sensitive, or do i have to go out and get a performance master cylinder or something?
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you mean you want a more firmer pedal? First off how many miles do you have on your pads as of now? Also when was the last time you had them bleed or the rears adjusted. If it has been awhile, adjust the rear and bleed the brakes it pad life is good and that should give you a somewhat firmer pedal.
But from experience if you want a good firm pedal and good stopping power, go with some high performance pads, either hawk or Axxis or something along those lines.
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better pads and brake fluid. You will get more dust and have to change both the pads and fluid more often, but should give you better feel.
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what fluid would u guys suggest?
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dont forget the stainless braided lines.. those lines will give u that firmer pedal and wont be as expandable as a stock rubber hose that gives u a sumushy pedal
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Originally Posted by JDMInspired
dont forget the stainless braided lines.. those lines will give u that firmer pedal and wont be as expandable as a stock rubber hose that gives u a sumushy pedal
good lines are over $100. Pads are $60-70. ATE superblue you can only get online or at performance shopes (usually around $12-14 per bottle that will last 2-3 changes).
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Also note that Honda has never been known for having a "firm" pedal feel.... its just something they dont do well.
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you can get the ATE superblue brake fluid from Amazon.com. thats where i got mine from.
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Also note that Honda has never been known for having a "firm" pedal feel.... its just something they dont do well.
At least its more firm then toyota's brake pedals. Toyota's feel so mushy.
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Originally Posted by Zzyzx
Also note that Honda has never been known for having a "firm" pedal feel.... its just something they dont do well.
i dont think u have driven a new accord lately? on my dad's 04 accord the brakes are supersenstive like u just touch it and you get a really heavy brake feel(the feel of you flying forward type whip) same with the gas, really just tap and u get power(maybe because its drive by wire) and same with steering, the wheels are really light..

accord = overly senstive car
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I'm not talking about actual braking power, but rather Pedal feel. Most hondas feel like your steping on a sponge when you hit the brakes.
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