Re: Honda Accord LX 1992
 

"Vince" <ventseslavk@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:pan.2005.06.04.14.34.55.851946@yahoo.com...
> Thanks for that tip. What can go with the breaks? I think the one I had a
> look at had an ABS, and I tried to stop suddenly a few times to see how it
> behaves. Even on gravel, it stopped without locking the wheels, which I
> thought was impressive. How much would a break job cost - I am not quite
> sure what it includes - just servicing, or total replacement?
>
> Vince
>
If just the pads, it is the typical cost advertised in your area - usually a
shade under $100 US for the front and same for the rear. But if the front
rotors are going to have to be replaced, it is a pretty big job -
essentially the same as axle replacement but a bit more labor. In fact, it
would be money well spent to have the CV boots replaced while it is apart if
the discs have to be replaced. For this reason, I definitely recommend
against having the discs turned on the car when the pads are replaced - if
the discs aren't bad enough to replace, no sense in making them thinner.

Any reputable brake shop will do a free inspection (they get a lot of work
that way) and tell you the score, complete with firm estimates.

Mike

Re: Honda Accord LX 1992
 

"Vince" <ventseslavk@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:pan.2005.06.04.14.34.55.851946@yahoo.com...
> Thanks for that tip. What can go with the breaks? I think the one I had a
> look at had an ABS, and I tried to stop suddenly a few times to see how it
> behaves. Even on gravel, it stopped without locking the wheels, which I
> thought was impressive. How much would a break job cost - I am not quite
> sure what it includes - just servicing, or total replacement?
>
> Vince
>
If just the pads, it is the typical cost advertised in your area - usually a
shade under $100 US for the front and same for the rear. But if the front
rotors are going to have to be replaced, it is a pretty big job -
essentially the same as axle replacement but a bit more labor. In fact, it
would be money well spent to have the CV boots replaced while it is apart if
the discs have to be replaced. For this reason, I definitely recommend
against having the discs turned on the car when the pads are replaced - if
the discs aren't bad enough to replace, no sense in making them thinner.

Any reputable brake shop will do a free inspection (they get a lot of work
that way) and tell you the score, complete with firm estimates.

Mike

Re: Honda Accord LX 1992
 

bought a 92 wagon last month with 125,000 and paid $2900 , i felt like
I got a fair deal,

Vince wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I am currently looking into buying a used car, and came upon a very nice
>Honda Accord, model 1992. I was surprised by how well it behaved on the
>road, despite the years and the almost 140,000 miles. Everything seemed to
>work fine, except the AC, which the dealer said he can repair, but that
>would need a new condenser. I know nothing about it, and had to trust him
>on that.
>
>I will greatly appreciate, if it is worth going in for such a car. Once
>again, it really felt great on the road, much better than any other car I
>tried today (all of them newer). Do you know of any issues, and especially
>since it is that old? The price is $2,700, so it is quite a purchase, but
>it somehow seems too good to be true.
>
>Any tips appreciated!!!
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Vince
>
>

Re: Honda Accord LX 1992
 

bought a 92 wagon last month with 125,000 and paid $2900 , i felt like
I got a fair deal,

Vince wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I am currently looking into buying a used car, and came upon a very nice
>Honda Accord, model 1992. I was surprised by how well it behaved on the
>road, despite the years and the almost 140,000 miles. Everything seemed to
>work fine, except the AC, which the dealer said he can repair, but that
>would need a new condenser. I know nothing about it, and had to trust him
>on that.
>
>I will greatly appreciate, if it is worth going in for such a car. Once
>again, it really felt great on the road, much better than any other car I
>tried today (all of them newer). Do you know of any issues, and especially
>since it is that old? The price is $2,700, so it is quite a purchase, but
>it somehow seems too good to be true.
>
>Any tips appreciated!!!
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Vince
>
>