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  Barry M on September 16, 2009

  I knew something was wrong with the brakes around 16-17K miles and when I went in to Honda Cars of Katy, TX for an oil change at 18K miles they told me that the rear pads were down to a 2 already and would need to be replaced soon before I get to metal on metal. I was like...WHAT? Why are the REAR pads already bad at 18K miles, is there a problem with the 08 Accord's. The tech said that they have seen a lot of the 08 Accord's coming in with the read pads worn out already. I just Googled this and found out that MANY other people are having this issue across the country. This is an issue and Honda should resolve it SOON!!

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    Carlos on October 20, 2009

    I bought my 2009 accord coupe at Honda cars of Katy. I started hearing noise on my brakes as early as 2000 miles!! The dealer said Honda would be releasing new brake pads to fix the issue, but I see it's been a problem for a while, and nothing's being done. I think Honda can be held responsible and has to cover the cost of replacement, as this fast deterioration of manufacturer brake pads IS a safety concern.

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  DrBoost on September 18, 2009

  I personally don't know if the '08's have this problem, but I'll ask around.

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    Richard Darby on September 21, 2009

    Check out carcomplaints.com Search 2008 Accord premature wear

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  dhollis on September 18, 2009

  Obviously this is a problem Honda does not want to step up to. I've seen other website with over 500 complaints about premature wear on the rear brake pads. I have a 2008 Accord with 15K miles and I have to replace the pads. On the suggestion of a service manager from a competing franchise, I am having ceramic brake pads installed.

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    natiewoo on October 10, 2009

    We too just had the rear brakes on our '08 Accord changed to ceramic pads since they were metal on metal. Only 25K miles in. Front brakes are fine. I don't get it?

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  Marty on September 19, 2009

  Same thingh here on my 08 Accord. Replaced rear pad and turned rotors..$180 bucks. at 17000 miles. My wife took it for the service. Svc advisor told her that Honda is looking of r a"FIX" for the problem. I wrote the dealer a letter and copied Honda Motors demanding a refund and a fix / recall for defective rear brakes and I suggest all who have this problem do the same. I hear it effects 08 and 09 Accords. There is pleanty on the internet about this...Makes me rethink my loyalty to Honda. They are acting like Ford and GM on this.

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  DrBoost on September 24, 2009

  Yeah, there is still a problem. I'm amazed they haven't fixed the issue AND taken care of upset customers as well. Very un-Honda like.

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  Khim Sam on September 30, 2009

  I just came back from Honda of Concord in NC. I went in for an oil change and tire rotation and was told I needed new rear brakes. I only have 21,818 miles and its a little over a year from date of purchase 5/26/08. This isn't the Honda I'm used too. When I hear I need brakes at 20,000 miles I'm thinking RIP OFF look for a new shop but apparently many others are having this same issue. Shame on HONDA

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  Khim Sam on September 30, 2009

  Called American Honda Customer Service. They told me it's wear and tear and BLAH BLAH BS. This leaves a bad taste. Can't really do anything about it but will still look into it. In the mean time when my son upgrades from a permit to a provisional license and will get a car sometime next year there will be 1 less Honda on the road.

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  Spongebob-3 on September 30, 2009

  Definitely a problem, my associates and I drive 40,000 miles per year and never had brakes replaced before hand. My 2008 Accord brakes were replace at 36,000 highway miles. We buy cars every 3 years and our last 5 cars never needed brakes this quickly. My dealer also conveyed that there is a problem with 08 Honda brakes.

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  Fury Fused on October 6, 2009

  I'm at 23K and my pads are down to 1 mm. Talked to Honda central, rep told me they are bouncing around a "product update," which is similar to a recall except product updates apply in cases where direct safety (e.g. your engine exploding) are not an issue. If a product update is issued, affected customers would get their cars fixed and possible reimbursements if you already had it fixed. Right now, the engineers don't know whether the problem is in the pads or in the brakes, so I suppose that's part of the delay. Either way, I wouldn't hold your breath for the update. Replace your pads if you need to---according to the rep I spoke to, you need not go to a dealership for service in order to get a reimbursement, should one be issued. Just passing along the info I received.

  If you have this problem, please call Honda Customer service and let them know; it only took me 15 minutes to lodge my complaint. The more aware they are of the problem, the greater the onus to address it. There is also a class action lawsuit: http://www.lemonlawclaims.com/Honda%20Accord%20Brake%20Problem.htm. But I'd prefer that Honda do the right thing voluntarily and release the update. Good luck everyone.

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  Anonymous on October 9, 2009

  I am also surprise that the brakes on my wife 2008 honda accord rear brakes pads were gone and needed to be replaced. I was shock when the dealer told me the price, $180 + tax. I decided to do it myself and I was more surprised that the piston need a special tool to get retracted in order to make space for the new pads. I do not think I am buying another honda again, they are good cars, but they are building it with a lot of glitches just to make money on the services, wich it is not unusual they charge an arm an a leg for their services. I going Toyota or Nissan, I think those cars are as good as the hondas and easy to work on.

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  DrBoost on October 10, 2009

  This is a shame for sure. I hope Honda steps up to the plate here. And as far as the special tool to retract the caliper piston, that's normal. Many, many cars have had this for decades now.

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    maynor on November 8, 2009

    I'm planning to change the rear pads on my 08 accord;where do I purchased the special tool to retract the caliper piston?

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  BrianG on October 11, 2009

  Add me to the list...2009 Accord EX-L V6 Sedan....since 3/2009....squealing breaks....dealer(s) say no fix, just sign this waiting list?!! What happened to Honda? Hurry up, buy the car, but wait for a problem to be resolved?! Still hoping they change my mind, and brakes!

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  DrBoost on October 11, 2009

  I'm really sorry, and surprised to hear how you folks are being treated by Honda. Being a mechanic, people are always asking what car they should buy. Japanese cars are often on the top of that list because they are reliable and the dealer experience was fine. They have been off my list to recommend for a while now for this reason. Once they are off, it's going to be tough to get back on that list. It's not the fact that they messed up the braking system, but it's how they handle it. Every car company makes mistakes, but when you don't live up to that, and continue to make cars with that problem for customers to deal with, that's just bad business.

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  J on October 14, 2009

  I have the same problem -- surprisingly being told that I need to have my back brake replaced next time when changing oil at 25000 miles. Now it is only 20,000 miles mostly high way drive!!! I have always been very careful in using brakes trying to make it last long! But it is too soon too short a period for Honda 2008!!! --Julia

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  J on October 14, 2009

  I have the same problem -- surprisingly being told that I need to have my back brake replaced next time when changing oil at 25000 miles. Now it is only 20,000 miles mostly high way drive!!! I have always been very careful in using brakes trying to make it last long! But it is too soon too short a period for Honda 2008!!!

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  Anonymous on October 16, 2009

  I joined the club this morning. Went in to have a low tire pressure light checked. Tires fine but my rear brake pads are down to metal on the left and 1mm on the right. I have 18,799 miles on my two year old 2008. I bought in on October 31, 2007. Should have known better than to close on a car on Halloween! The service manager said it was common to replace pads every 15,000 - 20,000. He expected me to believe that. I asked him not to insult me. So I'm having them replace the pads and the service manager "will work me" on the cost.

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  DrBoost on October 17, 2009

  'while it may be normal to replace the rear pads every 20K (ONLY on these cars) that does NOT make it right. I've often replaced rear pads at 80K. I'm glad you folks are not just rolling over and taking it!

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  frustraterHondaLover on October 21, 2009

  I just took my in . they say that honda is flipping 50% on the bill. Hope they do better then that. It still cost me $100 to fix it.

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    wendj421 on November 9, 2009

    50%? is better than nothing. Which is what I got. How did you get them to pay 50%?

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  manny c on October 21, 2009

  manny c 15,000 service when my rear brakes had to be replaced. I call American honda and had an hour plus arguement with them and threaten to call an consumer advocate group and persue a law suit. Two days later they call me and had the dealer replace them. I will replace around 30,000 some then I will probably trade to make. I would like to join with a group and file a class action suit against honda about this problem.

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  anomymous on October 22, 2009

  My rear brake pads on my Honda Accord EX (O8) were down to 3mm at 14000...replaced.. at 17600 at 7mm now at 6 at 21200. Will need replaceing at next oil change. Just found out that others are having issues...I signed on to the class action suit. Will now contact my local dealer.

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  ihatehondabrakes on October 28, 2009

  how do you get signed on with the class action lawsuit?

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  DrBoost on October 29, 2009

  Disclaimer: I have no idea who this is, I just did a google search and came up with this site: http://www.lemonlawclaims.com/Honda%20Accord%20Brake%20Problem.htm

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  Anonymous on October 29, 2009

  Same rear break issue as others on my 22k miles, 2008 Accord. Sending a letter to the Chairman of Honda Motor Co., Satoshi Aoki , 2-1-1 Minami-Anyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 107-8556 suggesting he do the right thing and conduct a recall on the 2008/2009 Accords due to their obvious brake defect. Also submitted complaints with the Better Business Bureau and NHTSA- this can be done on-line. Highlighted the safety issue resulting from premature pad wear that may not be suspected by the driver (although God knows how anyone could ignore that screeching or groaning while backing), thus resulting in possible stopping issues. Quality is really slipping with Honda, owned 5 prior without this kind of problem. Believe this will be the last.

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  murr on November 2, 2009

  I'm ticked too. I don't know how long my wife has been driving her 2008 accord without noticing the brake noise, but today at only 40,000 miles I'm told that not only the pads are worn down but that the calipers, rotors, and pads have to be replaced on the rear, as well as the pads on the front -- cost, around $800.00. According to Honda service desk; this is normal. If it is, then they definitely are guilty of false advertising on the sale of this car. All i heard was quality, quality, quality, and how it's better to pay a little more for a honda than to be nickeled and dimed to death by other brands. If this is Honda's idea of quality, they can leave me out. I'm trading my Accord for a Hyundai Sonata, and the sooner the better.

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  ticked at honda on November 3, 2009

  I have approximately 34, 000 miles on my 2008 Accord and need my second set of rear brakes. Goodson Honda in Houston changed out my first set free of charge one year ago, but I 'm back needing them again. I have a lifetime warranty on the car with them if I use Honda parts and have all maintenance done. The tech hinted that after market pads would be better. I'm ready to do that, but know I'll void my warranty. What do you do?

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  DrBoost on November 4, 2009

  I'd just stick with the OEM stuff if it means you can keep getting them for free. can you get free rotors too?

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  irritated with Honda on November 5, 2009

  just replaced the rear pads on my 2008 accord with 18K miles... Honda paid for 1/2 of the cost. I called Honda to ask if they were aware of a design issue and they (of course) indicated that they did not think there was an issue. I have never replaced rear brake pads on any car that I've ever owned including a 1996 Accord that I drove for 140K miles. It's totally unacceptable to require rear pad replacement at 18K and Honda's response to-date has also been completely unacceptable. This is my 7th and last Honda.

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  Jpr from Reading, Pa on November 6, 2009

  I have a 2008 Honda Accord and had to replace back brakes at 21,000 miles. Got the same song and dance from the service department at the dealer as many others mentioned on this site. Honda should spend the money fixing this problem rather then spending it training their service techs on the useless art of "scripting". It is painfully obvious that this is what they are doing since after reading many of the same complaints from all over the country the same insult is repeated over and over blaming driving patterns, or saying that this is normal. This was first honda and it will be my last. Im thinking about getting a vanity plate on my car stating this car is junk.

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  wendj421 on November 9, 2009

  I too have had the Brake Problem with my 2008 Honda Accord. I had them replaced and it cost me $250.00. I have called Honda twice and filed a complaint. But they said that they need MORE people to call and complain before anything is done..........Like A RECALL... So everyone with a brake problem please call 1-800-999-1009.........Please

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  Riverqueen52 on November 9, 2009

  I had to have my 2008 accord rear brakes replaced and now, at 36000 got new tires from Firestone. Affinity touring. I hear fluttering at 60+ mph. It is like having the rear window open. I brought them back for high speed balance. Now I had FP710 put on at n/c. I took it to Honda and they checked it and said it's the tires. Tonight Firestone rep is taking it for a ride. Brakes; now tires?

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  poopbrakes08 on November 12, 2009

  Wanted to add to the list of complaints regarding the honda brakes. Getting mine replaced w/ 31,000 miles. My feeling is no sense in giving the dealership any more of my money (boycotting), i'd rather give a small shop business and get after market replacement. The smaller guys at times can be more trust worthy and at times be more knowledgable (brakes) than the certified dealer anyways. The lifetime warranty on honda parts is negligent in my opinion b/c there is always hidden costs involved. Continue the fight and let's all try to get our reimbursement checks! BTY- i'm going with ceramic and if I have to put brakes on again anytime soon than we'll know it's the brake system- probably what honda is beating around the bush with.

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  delgado on November 12, 2009

  What a surprise to replace my rear brake pads at 22363 miles!!!!!! My wife asked, “Shouldn’t these pads last longer???”. Hummmm . . . the fact that this revelation came to her immediately bothered me even more since I pride myself on taking care of our cars. Searching the internet, I quickly discovered that this problem is a reoccurring theme with many owners (so I’m not hallucinating). I’m not a driver who rides his brakes and I drive defensively enough to avoid emergency stops. So this problem I classify as “premature wear” of the rear brake pads. My mechanic says this is the FIRST TIME he has seen this with a Honda. Usually the front pads wear first and the brakes last a heck of a lot longer. What has concerned me the most about this situation is the many responses owners have received from Honda. Like this is the cost of your NORMAL maintenance for this car or that they have not received sufficient complaints to do something. I read there’s a class action lawsuit in progress so possibly they’ll get a redefinition of the word NORMAL. Honda has spent a significant amount of money building their customer base and delivering an above average car over the many years. Just take a look at the Consumer Reports ratings for the last decade – most of it in the red zone (for above average). And I would readily admit that this brake issue is not a reflection on the performance of the entire car. But it’s a dang important item!! Why does it take a class action lawsuit to get this company to focus???? Is it that their reputation will be tarnished from the millions spent to tell me the car is a great piece of engineering? I’d admire the company more for saying . . . OK we messed up here and we’ll get it fixed for you (without the hassles and threats). If anyone at Honda is looking at these postings, I want to say our family has bought 7 Honda Accords over the last 15 years and that represents a significant investment for us. We have come to EXPECT DEPENDABILITY. So when you offer excuses or less than excellent customer service with this issue you are sending a message to me (and many other customers). Just ask yourself, do you think new or long term customers will enjoy changing brakes every 22K miles when your previous cars have done a lot better??? Doubt it!!! Help your customers and fix it!!!

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  Jay 6 days ago

  I was amazed to find some many issues. After 36k highway miles I had the same inner rear pad wear issues. The outer pads were fine, front pad are fine. The inner pads were worn to the noise indicator. I found this video on YouTube
  
  
  
  . This guy is spot on. Buy the tool to adjust the pressure piston. It becomes very obvious that something isn't right. The amount I had to adjust the pressure piston was nearly the thickness difference between the outer and inner pad remaining thickness. I can only surmise that either the inner pad started with a lesser thickness or there is a tolerance stack-up with the caliper pistons that causes addition pressure and wear on the inner rear pad. Following the video I replaced the pads in less than 40min. Top of the line ceramic pads were only $60.00 vs $300.00 fee at Honda. When I called the Honda service station, I asked if they knew of the issues, the service person said yes, I asked if I brought my car in would they do anything different than the original manufacturer installation and the answer was "no". Thus I changed them myself. I've never changed brake pads before. 2 bolts that is it..... I am extremely disappointed with the situation; however relieved that the noise problem is gone. BTW, the breakpads have a limited life time warranty for the car they installed on.... If the inner rear pads wear to the indicator, I can have them replaced for free.... I hope this help someone.

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