I too have a 1987 Accord (DX), and the brakes have always been the weakest part of
the car. I bought the car new, and the original brakes failed at about 15K miles
(mostly highway driving). The dealer replaced them for free. The brakes have *always*
been weak since the day I bought it. In the 18+ years that I've owned it, I can say
that the weak brakes was one contributing factor to a minor accident I had a few
years back. I stepped on the brakes hard, but (as usual) the car slowed (gradually),
but not commensurate with how hard I was stepping on the brake peddle. Trying to lock
the wheels by braking at anytime during the last 18 years was/is merely a fantasy. I
just isn't going to happen no matter what. Braking performance is the one thing I
miss about my previous Toyota, as it would stop on a dime. If anyone finds a cure for
this, please let me know, as I like everything else about my Accord (227k miles and
still going strong....).
Ken
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"DW" <dwinslow2@qwest.net> wrote in message
news:VhOte.92$4H2.29835@news.uswest.net...
> If you have own or have ever owned a Honda Accord for some time, surely you know
> how weak the brakes are.
>
> Not only are they not very powerful (very difficult to get the brakes to the point
> of lock-up), but the front rotors have to be replaced often as compared to most
> cars.
>
> MY QUESTION IS: Does anyone know of any aftermarket brakes that are better than
> the weak stock brakes for a 1987 ACCORD LX-i (besides from Midas or Meineke)?
> Perhaps even a high performance brake kit upgrade?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>