Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 2007 Honda Element

Two problems related to brake disc caliper have been reported for the 2007 Honda Element. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Honda Element based on all problems reported for the 2007 Element.

1 Brake Disc Caliper problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2010

We have had to replace our brakes & rotors every year,starting in year 3. (I drove only 3,000 miles a year) then gave it to my husband who drives to work. When the miles got up to 14,000 - that was the first brake & rotor replacement. Asked Honda about this while under warranty and no word about problems, just their answer that it was from a 'street sweeper' or 'the way we drove. ' several times the rotors were so bad, that the car screeched. 2 years ago, had to have them replaced twice in the same year-in March and again in October twice now our calipers had to be changed as well as the brakes & rotors. Have put a lot of $ out for all these repairs. Not happy with Honda or their customer service anymore.

2 Brake Disc Caliper problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2009

Braking system premature wear and soft, "mushy" brake pedal. This issue was addressed by me with 5 Honda dealerships, all claiming no manufacturer responsibility. Their statement: "user variances; driver sensitive" dates, names and parts, as well as photographs, are available. Specifics: 2007 Honda Element SC. At 30k miles, rear brakes needed complete re-do, including rotor turn. At 23k miles, same, to fronts. On rear, March, 2009, on rear system, 1 pad of 4 pads found to be seized to caliper housing by corrosion; lack of lubricant. Intensive communications with Honda, torrance CA. Indicated they feel no responsibility. Later, investigations into soft, ineffective brake pedal found fp# not admitted by Honda at any time; inter net investigation through Element owners forum found fp#57110-scv-a72, and TSB 07-045. Modulator, brakes, part # 9125782. My contention: my feeling is that this modulator, responsible for sending the proper fluids to each wheel caliper for proper braking and mechanical performance, has caused thousands if not millions of brake systems to wear unevenly and prematurely, and same number of customers to pay for these repairs themselves due to a Honda part failure in the system. Safety: further, vehicle stability and anti lock brake mechanisms are affected negatively, while Honda denies responsibilities for their part and manufacturing. Note: my vehicle is to be repaired today, April 14, 2009, at Honda expense. I have already paid in excess of $ 200 for repairs on the vehicles brake system; negotiations continue for reimbursement to me, with total Honda denial.


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