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Old May 16, 2009 | 01:53 AM
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When it's hot my 95 Accord's brakes get soft. The best way I can describe it is when I come to a complete stop and press on the brake pedal my car stops, but as I have pressure on the pedal it continues to compress. This seems to happen when the weather is very warm, any feedback would be great.
 
Old May 16, 2009 | 02:32 AM
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Check that the brake fluid is at the proper level. If the brake fluid is ok, then the brake master cylinder is starting to fail internally.
 
Old May 16, 2009 | 03:33 AM
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thank you for the advice sir.
 
Old May 16, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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could it also be the brake fluid is dirty or oxidized?

Thanks
 
Old May 17, 2009 | 04:44 AM
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I have this exact same problem in my 95 Accord wagon. I would be interested to know what the problem is as well. I was just going to start replacing things until it was fixed, but if someone can save me some time and money, that would be nice.
 
Old May 18, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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If the pedal sinks smoothly & slowly to the floor, as you hold the brakes at a red light; that's CLASSIC for a failing master cylinder. For some reason it's common for this to be worse as the under-hood temperatures get hotter.

Bleeding fresh fluid sometimes helps, but it's usually temporary. The only REAL fix is a new master cylinder.
 
Old May 18, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by pwrhouss
I have this exact same problem in my 95 Accord wagon. I would be interested to know what the problem is as well. I was just going to start replacing things until it was fixed, but if someone can save me some time and money, that would be nice.
your master cylinder is failing. Happening on my 95 wagon too.
 
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