Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Problems of Acura MDX

My 2004 Acura Mdx does not brake properly in a panic type stop from any speed. Applying the brake pedal with maximum force does not generate enough hydraulic pressure to "lock the wheels" and activate the abs on dry pavement. The abs works well under other low friction circumstances such as rain, snow, and ice. The abs and braking system have been checked and found to be working properly. Panic braking distances are long with the brake pedal pushed to the floor, the car feels as if it is not stopping fast enough on dry pavement. Normal, non panic braking seems to be normal. I have had new brake pads and rotors installed. Brake fluid has been flushed twice and I installed stainless steel flexible brake lines all of which made no difference in full panic braking. Over a few years I have had 3 independent shops check the brakes and all said that the brakes were normal. In April 2013, I had the Acura dealer evaluate the braking system and was told "normal, this is just how they brake". To do a comparison, I test drove a used 05 Mdx at the Honda dealer and it braked exactly the same as my no ability to activate the abs in a full panic stop from any speed on dry pavement. Recently, Honda recalled 250,000 vehicles for a defective brake booster and the 01-06 Mdx is not included in that recall. This recall was based on Honda's audit of warranty claims. Cars like my Mdx are well beyond the warranty period and would never be found based on any warranty claim history. It is my belief that my 04 Mdx (and likely other Mdx vehicles) has a defective brake booster resulting in poor braking performance and creates a serious safety hazard. In may 2013, I sold my 04 Mdx to the same Acura dealer who did the evaluation of the brakes. In June 2013, I contacted Acura hq and advised them of the problem and they are going to monitor for similar complaints.

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