Looking to buy a 94 Accord today and want to know what to look for. The owner said the brakes need work which I assumed was a pretty easy fix. After reading a few posts it looks like it might be more difficult than I thought. How can I tell if there is problems with the ABS or speed sensor for the abs? Anything else to look out for? thanks

 

what are the brakes doing that they need help?
Fixed the tpyos


Modified by MooGoCow3 at 8:33 AM 6/12/2006

 

they are causing the steering wheel to shake when slowing down at highway speeds according to the current owner. I would assume it is just rotors but what else would i look for? How hard is it to replace the rotors with the hub over rotor setup on the accords? thanks

 

Have the rotors measured with a micrometer.
they may be able to be machined to fix the warpage problem. Those are a pain to replace.

 

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1997 Accord Brake Tutorial
Applies to all 90-97 Accord front brakes

Some options you have when replacing the front rotors.
V-6 Front Brakes on a '95 4cyl
95 Accord Legend 2 Piston Brake Upgrade
5th Gen 5 Lug Swap and Brake Upgrade
Rotor-Over-Hub Conversion

 

nice having someone do the work for me

 

what should be left on the rotor if I measure them? Can they machine the rotor while it is still on the car? thanks

 

I believe the max refinishing limit on the front rotors is 23mm. I'll have to double check that in my manual when I get home but I think thats what it is.

Your local brake shop should have the tools to turn the rotor while it's on the car.