2002 Honda Accord Repair Question
Mileage: 131,500 miles.
Excessive brake pedal travel
That seems to be the theory from 2 other local mechanics as well. Nothing but the OEM Master Cylinder works correctly.
Coming from the dealer they should know what needs to be oem.Sometimes only oem parts work.
So the dealer was wrong....A Honda OEM master cylinder made little difference in the feel of the brake pedal. I replaced the rubber brake lines which helped a little and had the brakes bled 4 times. The latest local diagnosis says I should use Centric OE brake pads up front and that may alleviate the problem. Really? The new ones that went in less than 500 miles ago were Raybestos Quiet Stop....Is a different manufacturers pad really going to make any difference?
Brake pad quality would affect the braking performance but not the low brake pedal. If it is llow pedal travle that is causing the problem, I would again suggest checking the brake caliper slider bolts and caliper pistons for seizure.
The front brakes would be more likely to cause poor braking efficiency.
You could also take it somewhere that has the gauge to test caliper clamp force and fluid Pressure to the calipers etc.