Honda Element owners have reported 81 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (48 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc pads (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
We just bought a used 2008 Honda Element and we thought the brake pedal needed to be pushed to the floor because of low brake fluid that the Honda service of baton rouge apparently did not fill, but it still was not working. Read details...
I have a 2010 Honda Element SC and it has a very sponge like break peddle. (happens stoped or driving)it will go to the floor if it is pressed hard enough. The break fluid has been replaced along with all break pads and the problem still accurs. All work was done by dealership Read details...
2004 Honda Element. Rear brake pads and rotors wearing away repeatedly. Pads replaced/rotors resurfaced twice between 48,000 and 65,000. At 65,000, pads 95% worn away again and rotors damaged. Rear pads and rotors replaced for the third time in 15k miles. Read details...
Brakes very spongy, going almost down to floor, causing a dangerous increase in stopping distance on the highway my mechanic bled the system several times to no avail. Then changed the master cylinder. Still spongy, then the mechanic checked for Honda service bulletins regarding this problem Read details...
At 22,294 miles my 2008 Honda Element, has severe premature brake pad, rotor wear. I heard and felt a severe grinding noise coming from the brakes. I had tires put on my car and the brake pads inspected and mechanic found nothing unusual. Read details...