Hi. I have a 2005 Honda Civic, and just took it in for service today (at about 29,000 miles) I just got a call from the dealership telling me that the front break pads are almost worn out. It would be ok, but the problem is that this is the second time this has happened since I bought this car new 2 years ago. The first time the dealer even ended up waving any charges because the agreed that there had been some problem with the brakes since they shouldn't wear out after some 12,000 miles. I'm an average driver, so, I wonder if I'm the only one getting this kind of problem? Thanks!
2007-03-08 05:40:24 · 8 answers · asked by gaby_romani 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
It depends on your driving habits. Do you drive in the city a lot where you are stopping every block or so for lights. A lot of hill driving also where you ride the brakes going down hill. Brakes are usually changed yearly. because they wear out quicker under those circumstances.
2007-03-08 05:49:16 · answer #1 · answered by hyperfamilyman 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
that's not normal, even if you break hard and often. when the pads are wearing out, the break wear indicators will squeek/squeel, etc. while you're driving, and the brake light should illuminate. If you feel like your brakes are fine and you don't hear an odd high-pitched noise, then you're being taken for a ride.
the noise will exist for a while, but drive too long like that and you'll end up with metal-to-metal contact (very bad).
also, if your lugnuts are not evenly torqued (tightened), then your rotors will warp. If your rotors are warped, then the pads will wear out much faster. Some of the "techs" at the oil change shops and other places will tighten the nuts with an impact wrench, instead of hand-torquing, to save time (example: when performing a tire rotation or installing tires). That will kill your rotors, and later your pads. You'll know the (front) rotors are warped when the steering wheel vibrates excessively when braking. They also warp from heavy braking from the excessive heat. New pads belong with good (or new) rotors. Otherwise, you'll run into more problems later.
2007-03-08 21:07:27 · answer #2 · answered by Spee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be the kind of driver that uses their brakes alot this can wear out brakes earlier than usual, use your brakes less use accelerator more to slow your car down instead of using brakes more and harder, this could be your problem if not then I would like to suggest buying those semi metallic brakes, they cost a little more but are sure worth the money, I have been buying these kinds of brakes for years, and they last the longest of any brakes I have ever bought for my cars, this is actually the best solution to your problem. Good Luck !
2007-03-09 05:56:41 · answer #3 · answered by mshonnie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brakes are generally replaced about once every 5 years depending on your driving habits. Having 2 sets in 2 years sounds bad to me. I did a brief web search and found a few folks that had problems with brakes on new Honda's.
Sounds like either a defect in the braking system or those brake pads were made poorly. Sometimes auto manufacturers parts don't last as long as they are supposed to.
2007-03-08 14:54:32 · answer #4 · answered by chefantwon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i work at a honda dealer and have now for 3 years....no we dont see alot of brake problems or premature wear of the brake pads on the civics...or any of the other models for that matter...do u do alot of stop and go driving? if u do that will make a big difference...or do u get on your brakes hard? one other thing do u drive with both feet or jsut your right? some ppl drive with both feet happen to lay there foot on the brake pedal..and any slight pressure on the peddle will decrease your brake pad life hope that i was a help
2007-03-08 14:22:04 · answer #5 · answered by Steven S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont trust dealerships.. period. you should have a friend or family TRUSTED machanic check it out. could be the way the brakes are ajusted or could be a shaddy dealer.. my friends worked at dealerships as machanics and they will tell you the same- DONT take your car to the dealer- unless you dont care about your time ane money.. also a civics brakes are NOT made to stop at 100mph. more then once.. that means if you get off the freeway everyday doing 80mph and slam on them dont expect them to last more then a FEW weeks. anyways get a TRUSTED second opinion.
2007-03-08 13:53:12 · answer #6 · answered by Moe D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That does sound a bit excessive, i would contact a Honda dealer and just ask them if they see that a lot because it could be something with the way its designed.
2007-03-08 13:45:27 · answer #7 · answered by Ty19 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you have a calliper hanging up... they need to be rebuilt.
2007-03-08 13:55:06 · answer #8 · answered by Robert P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋