[Resolved]  Honda — Brake Pad wear

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West Bengal

Dear Sir,

I have purchase this vehicle on year 2009 from Honda Dealer M/s. Pinnacle Honda at Kolkata ( India). At around 30883 KM of the mileage a sound had come from the front wheel. Immediately I visited the Honda service center for checking. They told me that the front pad has to be replaced as the same has been worn out. I was shocked to listen that. How the break pad can wear after only 19000 miles. Anyway as I do not have the choice, I have forced to replace the pad by Rs. 6000/-.

Now again at around 35000 km (21747 miles) the sound is coming from rear wheel and the service center told me to replace the rear break pad which will be the same cost.
This is very much terrible to see that the recurring cost for break. I think drum type break system is far better than Honda’s disk brake system (cost wise). Also the cost for the break pad is very high.
Kindly help me to rid out of the problem as this will happen after every 15000 miles as I think the break system of Honda is defective or this has designed intentionally.

" I am putting below a lawsuit article which was taken from net.
The braking system in 2009 Honda Civics are defective, causing the front brake pads to wear out prematurely and putting drivers at significant risk claims a class action lawsuit.
The Honda braking system class action lawsuit claims that even though Honda advertises how safe their Honda Civics are, they contain a defective braking system that requires the front brakes to be replaced every 10,000 to 15,000 miles – far more frequently than in a properly functioning braking system. Even though the brake defect is covered by Honda’s warranty, Honda has so far failed to repair the braking system defect under the warranty.
In addition to posing safety hazards, the cost to repair the braking system defect can be outrageous, forcing consumers to shell out hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars to prematurely replace the brake pad rotors, calipers and other brake-related components as a result of the system defect. Furthermore, the class action lawsuit states, Honda knew about the braking system defect in Civics, but concealed the defect along with the dangerous safety problems and associated repair costs.
“Honda knows of the braking system defect and knows that consumers do not anticipate having to inspect or replace the Class Vehicles’ front brake pads every 10,000 to 15,000 miles. Nevertheless, Honda has not told current owners and lessees of the Class Vehicles about the defect, has not disclosed the defect to purchasers and lessees of Class Vehicles, and continues to promote the braking system on the Class Vehicles,” states the Honda Civic class action lawsuit.

Thanking you,