What happens when you replace a brake line?
#1-Brake lines corrode from the inside out and you can’t tell by looking at it when it’s bad. All brakes will get bad eventually because brake fluid is acidic. (this seems problematic from a logical safety standpoint.) #2-when you replace one brake line the others can go because of pressure change and imbalance.
What kind of brakes does a Honda have?
At a basic level, cars like your Honda use what are called “friction” brakes. These brakes use the contact between two types of material to bring the car to a halt. A friction brake may be either a disc brake or a drum brake. What is a disc brake? In a disc brake, two pads are placed on both sides of a rotating metal disc called a rotor.
Where can I get a Honda brake repair?
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What to do when your car blows a brake line?
Brake lines should be inspected regularly, especially on older vehicles that have seen many winters. Have your auto repair shop check your lines for corrosion, crimps or leaks whenever you have your oil changed or have other mechanical work done, and replace any lines that show signs of problems to avoid this unsafe situation.
Where are the brake lines on a Honda Civic?
The lines in most Hondas are connected behind the fuel tank. This necessitates the removal of the fuel tank. This can only be done after removing the rear suspension components that are in the way. A brake line job in these Accords and Civics is 14 hours of labor.
How much does a Honda Accord brake line job cost?
The lines in most Hondas are connected behind the fuel tank. This necessitates the removal of the fuel tank. This can only be done after removing the rear suspension components that are in the way. A brake line job in these Accords and Civics is 14 hours of labor. At $75/hour it is $1050 in labor alone.
At a basic level, cars like your Honda use what are called “friction” brakes. These brakes use the contact between two types of material to bring the car to a halt. A friction brake may be either a disc brake or a drum brake. What is a disc brake? In a disc brake, two pads are placed on both sides of a rotating metal disc called a rotor.
Servicing HONDA Vehicles 12420 N.E. 85TH STREET, KIRKLAND, WA 98033 (425) 979-4344 Honda of Fife Servicing HONDA Vehicles 4301 20TH STREET EAST, FIFE, WA 98424 (253) 235-0571 Lynnwood Honda Servicing HONDA Vehicles 22020 HIGHWAY 99, EDMONDS, WA 98026 (425) 954-8234