Hi

I'm after a front left brake caliper from a scrapper, for my 1989 2L accord 4 door saloon. The trouble is they dont have any Accords that old.
So does anyone know if the calipers(or even the piston, which is pitted) will fit off a later model honda, and if so which ones???

Thanks in anticipation

Val and Gray UK member

 

86 to 89 accord should work ,,

you can pick a reman one from your local part store , they are not too expensive

 

Thanks, got one at last from a scrapper at great expense, but still have the same problem.

I have an inbalance of 25%/75% with the front left reading low, and the brake is sticking on(binding) but seems to release itself slowly(went to move the car today and it was free until i braked again).
The front left caliper has been changed and is now free (i can push pads back with screwdriver)

So Guys the question is, what can cause this ? I cant see any squashed hoses or anything and all the other brakes are ok.

You guys are really lucky to have these brake piston suppliers, who couldnt help me. https://www.rockauto.com/dbphp/mfr,WAGNER

 

Update.

Caliper returns ok with bleed nipple open [sm=boohoo.gif] so it must be the pipes blocked or the valve thingy(brake balance) on the rear of the engine compartment with 6 or 7 brake pipes going to it.

I dont suppose there is an online manual available (we have on our motorbike website)(hondavfrclub.co.uk)

I would attach a picture but no idea how[sm=dontgetit.gif]

 

well actually you're in luck... there is an online manual available, it can be a tad difficult to navigate at times but here's two sites for you to download free manuals (I've got like 4 of them already...)

http://hondatech.info/downloads/Auto/Manuals/Accord/

http://www.hondahookup.com/manuals/

 

Thanks Sir N

I will download them when I get home and try to figure out an answer[sm=headbang.gif]


Gray and Val[sm=icon_cheers.gif]

 

Turns out the problem was the rubber brake pipe was at fault, when I unfastened the P-Clip (clamp) the fluid flowed freely. I just used a couple of washers to stop the clamp nipping the brake hose too tight.
A replacement pipe is in order I think[sm=smiley6.gif]

Here we go for another year of motoring in our 130000 mile 1989 accord, the only visible rot is just in front of the rear wheel arches (not bad for 16 salty British winters)

 

replace all of your rubber brake hoses or at the very least both of the front ones.........i'll bet that your brakes will feel a lot firmer after you do that......

 

**Hi Members**
With the lot of miles you have on your ride you might also think about bleeding out all the old brake fluid with new fresh fluid , I did this with my Honda and I'm going on 284,000 miles at the moment..this was my 2nd time of completely bleeding out the old fluid and replaceing it.

Good Motoring to you ...
WheelBrokerAng
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