Mysterious Brake issue
#1
Mysterious Brake issue
1996 Accord EX 243,000 miles
Here are the symptoms:
Occasionally the brake pedal will go to the floor with almost no stopping power, usually one wheel stops only. Happens more at slower speeds.
After pumping the brake pedal a few times the pedal is hard and brakes are great. They hold pressure and don't leak.
We have bled the entire system including the abs. It's NOT the master cylinder. I have replaced this 3 times.
The abs system works.
Here are the symptoms:
Occasionally the brake pedal will go to the floor with almost no stopping power, usually one wheel stops only. Happens more at slower speeds.
After pumping the brake pedal a few times the pedal is hard and brakes are great. They hold pressure and don't leak.
We have bled the entire system including the abs. It's NOT the master cylinder. I have replaced this 3 times.
The abs system works.
#7
edit...
Here's a link to some instructions I posted just above this.
https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...106#post198106
JimBlake
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Wow! You're good. I saw the bleed screw, but I didn't want to do anything without being sure. If this doesn't fix it, what's the next step? Should I check for leaks? Thanks so much for your help!
Here's a link to some instructions I posted just above this.
https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...106#post198106
JimBlake
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Wow! You're good. I saw the bleed screw, but I didn't want to do anything without being sure. If this doesn't fix it, what's the next step? Should I check for leaks? Thanks so much for your help!
Last edited by JimBlake; 03-08-2010 at 03:51 PM. Reason: don't know how to insert a post back here.
#8
YES, check for leaks.
You might have some plugs in the side of the modulator (not shown separately in that picture). I've heard about those leaking, but hasn't happened to me.
Another leak can be O-rings at the bottom of the accumulator (#23) or at the pump (#24).
We're getting away from the original poster's issue. Garretthes, what's new?
You might have some plugs in the side of the modulator (not shown separately in that picture). I've heard about those leaking, but hasn't happened to me.
Another leak can be O-rings at the bottom of the accumulator (#23) or at the pump (#24).
We're getting away from the original poster's issue. Garretthes, what's new?
#10
AAAHHH my post is gone!
Just kidding, Desert. I'll write something up again over there. I've dissappeared a couple posts myself when I was figuring out how to move stuff.
OK, I re-wrote those instructions & put them in the DIY-Answers area.
Just kidding, Desert. I'll write something up again over there. I've dissappeared a couple posts myself when I was figuring out how to move stuff.
OK, I re-wrote those instructions & put them in the DIY-Answers area.
Last edited by JimBlake; 03-08-2010 at 03:52 PM.
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