Originally Posted by ridinghood13
Verdana25,000 miles and the service dept. says my rear brakes are shot (90% worn) and my front brakes are 65% worn. I've read old threads about technical service bulletins, but can't find the info.
Honda has replaced 2003 brake pads and rotors when a serious vibration has become evident. However, normal pad wear would not fall under this kind of service campaign. I have read that they are using a different pad now when they do the replacements.
So unless you are having serious "brake judder" or noise issues, you are probably out of luck on this one. For what it's worth:
TSB #03-069 Front Brake Noise or Judder
SYMPTOM
Front brake noise or judder while braking.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The front brake pads have caused a variation in brake disc thickness.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Refinish the front brake discs, and install new front brake pads.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2003 Accord 2-door:
L4 – From VIN 1HGCM7...3A000001 thru 1HGCM7...3A027433
V6 (A/T only) – From VIN1HGCM8...3A000001 thru 1HGCM8...3A036251
2003 Accord 4-door:
L4
Ohio-built – From VIN 1HGCM5...3A000001 thru 1HGCM5...3A101162
Japan-built – From VIN JHMCM5...3C000001 thru JHMCM5...3C081070
Mexico-built (VIN begins with 3HG) – ALL
V6 – From VIN 1HGCM6...3A000001 thru 1HGCM6...3A101604