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2002 Honda Accord Repair Question


Topics covered: Abs, Brake pedal, Dealer.
Mileage: 131,500 miles.

Asked on October 4, 2012

Excessive brake pedal travel

Pads, Rotors & Master Cylinder replaced by my local mechanic but excessive brake pedal travel remains a problem. I brought it to the Honda dealer and they flushed the brake fluid system and bled the lines but that did not resolve the issue, Is there anything else that can be causing such a long brake?
The car is 2002 Accord Coupe EX-V6
Avatar Asked by ronrivera

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Replied on October 4, 2012

Do you have rear drum brakes?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 4, 2012

Raybestos Advanced Technology Pads & Rotors on all 4 wheels

Tiny Response from ronrivera
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Replied on October 4, 2012

Were the calipers checked for binding? Seized caliper slider bolts would often result in low brake pedal and so would a failing master cylinder.
Is the ABS system working correctly?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on October 4, 2012

I have seen bad brake booster check valves cause low brake pedals.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 4, 2012

Its going back to the dealer tomorrow morning. The Master Cylinder is new but I don't believe the calipers were checked nor was the ABS system. I had to brake hard today for a deer crossing in front of me and it felt like the ABS never kicked in as my foot practically went to the floor.

Tiny Response from ronrivera
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Replied on October 4, 2012

Is your abs light always on while your driving?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 4, 2012

ABS light is not lit at all

Tiny Response from ronrivera
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Then the abs should be working if the light is out and you have abs on your car.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 4, 2012

It has the ABS system. Was reading elsewhere that it may be caused by a leaking wheel bearing also but I have no signs of any leaks and the Master Cyl is full.

Tiny Response from ronrivera
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Replied on October 4, 2012

Also a sticking caliper pin internal leaking etc.

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