The service bulletin mentioned, # 03-069 is just that, a "service buletin".
It advises Honda Technicians of a problem being seen with a frequency more
than expected. It explains the factory recommended solution to the problem.
The specific solution on this bulletin is to cut the rotors to eliminate the
warpage and replace the brake pads. It also defines the range of vehicles
affected and if they are within the warranty period, then warranty will
apply if your within the specified VIN range and under warranty. IT IS NOT A
RECALL. The range of vehicles is identified with perhaps an out of spec part
installed when built and the factory recognizes its responsibility to
replace these parts and any associated part that would be affected.
Warped rotors are usuallly caused by either incompatible rotor and pad
combinations (perhaps the reason for this update or service bulletin),
improperly torqued wheels when you had a rotation, or overheating the brakes
such as riding the brake pedal while driving or other extreme condition
(towing, lots of downhill driving, etc).
Depending on your relationship with your dealer (ie: are you his customer or
do you only go there for the free things) you may be eligible for a goodwill
gesture by the dealership. If they can't pinpoint a normal cause they may
consider it a warranty issue or they may just not charge you.But don't just
go in the there with an adamant attitude that you're not going to pay for it
and demand they fix it. "You catch more flies with honey".
Also, remember, it is NOT A RECALL and not a mandated repair by the the
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) which forces
or instructs manufacturers to issue recall notices and enforces recalls. It
is only a recognition and suggestion to properly repair a specific symptom.
Good luck.
Howard

"peteluv13" <peteluv13@nowhere.com> wrote in message
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> There was sometime back when a link was posted for a service bulletin
> about the 03 accord brake issue where the pads and I think rotors get
> replaced b/c of a recall. The 03 accord I own was not subject to that
> recall. So the honda's owner page does not show me this recall, only
> the most current one out (2gear issue). However the brakes issue is
> now beginning to happen to me. I want to print out the info from the
> service bulletin b/c I'm not going to pay for the repairs. The car
> only has about 12000 miles on it and it shouldn't be doing that. I can
> feel the steering wheel horribly shaking when I apply the brakes. The
> sooner the better I get the link b/c I'm bringing it to get the 2gear
> recall fixed this weekend.
> Thanks for the help!!!
>
> peteluv13
> 'nuttin but luv for usenet'
>