DW wrote:
> Ken, mine has 193K, and I likewise bought mine new back in '87. I don't
> know how many years this was a problem area for the Accord or other
> Honda/Acura models, but the brakes are definitely not up to par with the
> rest of the car. I even researched aftermarket brakes and had some put on
> (OEM size cross-drilled and slotted with GreenStuff pads) and they did work
> better but they still worn prematurely and the rotors needed to be replaced
> (apparently they couldn't be turned) only after about a year. Perhaps the
> premature wear on the front brakes may be due to the lack of help from the
> rear drums.
>
> I do have to note however, that when the brakes have just been replaced you
> can get them to lock up for perhaps the first 100 miles or so, then back to
> the mediocre performance of norm. I guess one benefit to this is that you
> won't go into any uncontrollable skids. ;-)
>
> One last thing I want to point out about Honda/Acura cars is that there is
> one additional weak point (besides the flimzy hood rod holder) on these
> cars, and that is the auto trans. Not a big problem, but expect to replace
> it in the 100k to 150k range. I can legitimately say this from the
> experience I've had with these cars over the years. I've owned an '87 Acura
> Integra (2nd gear clutch went out around 110k), an '88 Acura Legend (2nd
> gear clutch went out around 117k), an '88 Honda Accord Coupe (2nd gear
> clutch was going out around 115k), and my '87 Accord LX-i sedan (the tranny
> was having problems around 150k). I have had different makes before too but
> never experienced such consistant transmission problems like in the Honda
> products.

really? my previous 89 civic auto was at 260k, original transmission.
my friends 88 accord auto was at 360k, original transmission. my
current 89 civic auto is 125k, strong as an ox. other friends have an
accord with 280k, auto, original transmission. just come to california
and see the ancient hondas on the road.

seriously, i don't think honda [in this era] are guilty of "consistant
transmission problems". post 2000, yes, prior? no.

>
> If you experience transmission problems in your Honda/Acura vehicle,
> especially in the late 1980's models, you will save money and a lot of time
> to just have the entire transmission replaced instead of having it
> rebuilt/repaired -costs about the same anyway (it was around $2,000! each
> time for me).
>
>
> "KenA" <kabrahamsen@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>
>>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.
>>>
>>
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