Still have brake problems...my passenger brakes apply themselves more
and more after I drive the car about 1-2 miles!
The rotors on drivers side are room temp after 5 miles..the passenger side
rotors are blistering(I know!!) hot!
The car slowly severely pulls to the right..and it feels like I've
got a flat tire.

Two different shops..two different diagnosis...one wants to replace calipers/
rotors/pads all around for $1K..and states quote.."you still might have a
problem..I cant guarantee anything"
The other thinks its the master cylinder or a hose problem..what
to do?..he wont guarantee anything either.

 

Are you able to inspect the parts yourself? It sounds like it could be a seized caliper with the pad rubbing on the rotor at all times. Take the wheel off and go through a "brake pad change" to inspect the parts and see if you can self diagnose what is potentially causing a problem. Use your driver side system as a reference.

Not sure the rotors, pads, calipers would cost $1k including labor.

 

How old is your brake fluid?
When was the last time it was bled?
If it's 'hose problem' then bleeding the brakes should either confirm it, or correct it.

Any noises associated with the problem? Clicking? Screatching?

 

No..I've never changed the brake fluid..and in fact there is a "clicking"
noise coming from my passenger side!

Another contributing factor..I'm a nationwide mover and travel sometimes for
up to 5 weeks..so the S does sit for a bit...then I get to enjoy her
for 7-10 days.

It's getting so frustrating...I'm even considering just taking her to the
stealership!

 

The clicking noise probably indicates that your ABS is engaging. Most likely from a faulty ABS (wheel speed) sensor on your right front wheel. Get the brake fluid bled and have the ABS sensor checked and replaced if needed.

 

Doubt its the ABS, could easily be a bad wheel bearing. Does the noise increase in frequency as you go faster?

 

No I don't think it increases...and I doubt ABS as well..no light display..
I think it might be "wear indicators" for the pads.

It's so frustrating...no one will guarantee any type of result...might just have
to take her to Honda.
I might try bleeding the brakes first and flushing out the brake fluid...
it's very odd that it's just passenger side..I would think a line of fluid issue.

 

No I don't think it increases...and I doubt ABS as well..no light display..
I think it might be "wear indicators" for the pads.

It's so frustrating...no one will guarantee any type of result...might just have
to take her to Honda.
I might try bleeding the brakes first and flushing out the brake fluid...
it's very odd that it's just passenger side..I would think a line of fluid issue.
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Make sure the noise does not increase in speed as the car goes faster. If this is true, then you can eliminate a lot of possibilities, such as wear indicators. Issues with fluid will not make a noise, so I would not even attempt the bleed the brakes.

 

No I don't think it increases...and I doubt ABS as well..no light display..
I think it might be "wear indicators" for the pads.

It's so frustrating...no one will guarantee any type of result...might just have
to take her to Honda.
I might try bleeding the brakes first and flushing out the brake fluid...
it's very odd that it's just passenger side..I would think a line of fluid issue.
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It could be the ABS wheel sensor and not throw a light. It could even be a wheel speed sensor on a different wheel and cause problems on the ABS on the right front and not throw a light.

robinson is correct that it could be a wheel bearing also.

If it is a wheel bearing there shouldn't be a whole lot more brake dust on that wheel than the other wheels.

If it is the brakes there will be a lot more brake dust on that wheel than the other wheels.

If there is a lot of brake dust on the right front, and the wheel turns freely when the vehicle is cold, before you spend $1000 on new calipers and brakes, check the speed sensor.

 

Thanks Tom...
I will check the speed sensor(ABS correct?)

youre right..there is massive brake dust on my right front wheel...
and none on my other wheels.

I hate my OEM V'2's when they are dirty...but I love the look of those
wheels when they are clean!

ps...insult to injury..I went to a Publix last night..it
sucks driving my car..its even hard to shift 'cause of the resisistance
and when cornering the car just grinds to a halt..but I parked her
on a slight grade..I came out..I guess the brakes had coled a bit
and she had rolled out into the right-of-way! eeks!
And I did apply e-brake..I guess just not snug enough!