res0ggc7 Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum, but looking for some info. I have a 2001 Accord Coupe EX-V6, which I love dearly with 45,000 mi on it. After the 1st year, my rotors had to be machined...this happened again after the 2nd year & 6 mos later, I have it in for a 3rd time! Just an FYI...I do a lot of freeway driving...keep it on cruise control often & actually "cancel" the cruise rather than using the brake...so I'm not riding my brakes or doing anything which would cause the rotors to be machined often... Is this a malfunction to the Accord? It seems many people I know have had this problem, but I cannot find any "official" word on the Honda.com site. On a good note, to date each time I've brought it in to the dealer, they've never charged me for the work, which tells me there IS a problem they're not disclosing! Thanks in advance! Jodi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDitz Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 This is one of the very few weaknesses of Hondas. The way that the disc and hub/stud assembly is laid out, it is very susceptible to disc warpage if the lug nuts are not equally torqued. You want to make sure that you use a torque wrench and manually torque the lug nuts after every tire removal. Especially after the shop has used an impact wrench to install the tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carta79 Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Welcome to the HF newb. Now is a good chance for you to upgrade to some bigger rotors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optional187 Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 at least you don't have to worry about crankwalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihooklow Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Keep in mind that every time you machine rotors you are actually removing material - thus making them more and more prone to warping. Also (as someone previously mentioned) make sure that anyone putting your lugs back on is not torquing them down too tight (ie, with an impact gun). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondafreak Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 then maybe the guys who machine the rotors also scr*ws it up when putting the lug nuts back on causing warpage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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