Hey guys, looking for some reccomendations regarding brakes.

I've got a 2006 sedan with approx. 49k miles. Last year in Oct. (36k miles) I had the original brakes gone through by Midas because the car had a pretty bad shake when applying the brakes @ e-way speeds. They went through, replaced pads, turned two rotors and replace two. Car was great until March this year and problem started coming back, not as bad.

Returned to Midas they replaced all pads again, replaced the two rotors previously turned @ no charge. Car again was great, but now it's 6 mos. later and here comes the same old shimmy and shake.

Even if Midas continues to do this for no charge, I really don't feel like taking the car in every six months for repair. I do alot of e-way driving and I think I'm pretty easy on the brakes, I don't tailgate.

Right now the shimmy/shake is fairly mild, but can be felt in the pedal and steering wheel at speeds above 45 mph.

I've read the DYI posts and seen a few references Brembo components. I have no problem doing this myself if it will solve the problem. My previous experience with Midas components has been great, but I'm starting to wonder.

Anyone have simular problems and a good fix ??

Thanks !!

 

I've answered about bedding-in new brakes before, so I just made it into a new DIY thread. Click the link...
https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...ad.php?t=27436

Since you can get new brakes under that Midas warranty, this might be more important for you to do this next time they're new.

 

Thanks for the info Jim. Midas told me to take it easy for the first week but never mentioned the bedding-in process. I'm stopping by there tonight to see what they will do for me and I'll get their thoughts.

Do you or anyone else have any commentary regarding the components, mainly the rotor and pads ??

Honda replacements, Midas, Brembo - anyone have any thoughts on quality, life expectancy, problems etc. ??

Thanks again.

 

The bedding-in process is a bit controversial & kinda depends on your situation. If you can take it easy for 150 miles that's good.

If you drive in a lot of traffic, that might force you to stop quick for a red light (heat up the brakes) then an automatic tranny forces you to clamp the brakes down on a HOT rotor without moving, that's about the worst thing you can do. In that case, the bedding-in process will make them tolerate the hot-clamping problem better. Still, don't let the brakes force you to do stupid things with traffic.

I've used MetalMaster pads in the past & liked them. Real good braking power, rather a lot of dust & they eat rotors too. For some cars & some people that's an OK trade-off to get the braking power.

Lately I've tried Hawk HPS pads and I like them even better. Real good braking power, & less dust. I haven't had them long enough to know how fast they eat rotors.

I normally use Brembo rotors but they're just cast iron. I suppose lots of rotors would be OK. I don't have any specific horror stories.