Honda Accord: Braking System Design
Eighth generation (2008–2012) / Honda Accord 2008-2012 Owner's Manual / Driving / Braking System / Braking System Design
The hydraulic system that operates the brakes has two separate circuits.
Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle (the left-front brake is connected with the right-rear brake, etc.). If one circuit should develop a problem, you will still have braking at two wheels.
Braking System
Your vehicle is equipped with disc
brakes at all four wheels. A power
assist helps reduce the effort needed
on the brake pedal. The emergency
brake assist system increases the
stopping force ...
Brake PadWear Indicators
The front and rear disc brakes on all
models have audible brake pad wear
indicators.
If the brake pads need replacing, you
will hear a distinctive, metallic
screeching sound when you apply
...
See also:
DTC Troubleshooting Index
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot record all freeze data and any on-board
snapshot with the HDS, and review General
Troubleshooting Information (see page 14-4).
NOTE:
*1: The DTC in parentheses is ...
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