Honda Accord: Brake PadWear Indicators
The front and rear disc brakes on all models have audible brake pad wear indicators.
If the brake pads need replacing, you will hear a distinctive, metallic screeching sound when you apply the brake pedal. If you do not have the brake pads replaced, they will screech all the time. It is normal for the brakes to occasionally squeal or squeak when you apply them.
Braking System Design
The hydraulic system that operates
the brakes has two separate circuits.
Each circuit works diagonally across
the vehicle (the left-front brake is
connected with the right-rear brake,
etc.). ...
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
The anti-lock brake system (ABS)
helps prevent the wheels from
locking up, and helps you retain
steering control by pumping the
brakes rapidly, much faster than a
person can do it.
The elec ...
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Balancer Shaft Inspection
1. Seat the balancer shaft by pushing it away from the oil
pump sprocket end of the oil pump.
2. Zero the dial indicator against the end of the balancer
shaft, then push the balancer shaft back a ...
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Com ...
Wheel Runout Inspection
1. Raise and support the vehicle (see page 1 -13).
2. Check for a bent or deformed wheel.
3. Set up the dial gauge as shown, and measure the
axial runout by turning the wheel.
Front and rear w ...