I have a problem with my Insight. When the car starts reversing, the first time i press the brakes there is a knocking noise coming from the front of the car, I assume near the left front wheel. After that no more noises at all. I've already had the car in the Honda garage twice , and apart from them adjusting/tighting the pads, nothing else was done, but the issue remains. Below is an email I got from Honda Today, could any of you ket me know if I should take this issue any further.
Thanks
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Following our conversation im happy to confirm in writing the information given to us by Honda UK regarding the noise from your brake pads.
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Honda dealer technical department have explained to us that the size of the brake pads themselves has been reduced slightly to avoid problems with brake pads sticking in the callipers causing over heating.
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The consequence of this is that a slight clicking sound can sometimes be heard on various models in the range I.e insight, jazz etc
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However I would like to assure you that this in no way compromises the safety of the braking system in your vehicle.
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All genuine Honda brake pads are now made to this specification.
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I hope this explains the situation clearly but if you have any queries please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Kind regards
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Thats a new one. Was the E mail from the dealer or Honda UK.
Willie
I'ts from the dealer. I find this very strange. Can't accept this as a permanent fault with no way of fixing it. Never heard such a thing.Once the warranty goes they will find something else was the problem and Then I 'll have to pay for something that should have been fixed for free during the warranty.
For what its worth, I have had the same noise for quite awhile. When starting the car for the first time and reversing, you hear a light 'thunk' from the brakes, but afterwards, nothing at all.
I thought it was the cylinders in the calipers re-pressurizing after sitting.
Edit: Just realized I was in the wrong forum. My car is a Gen1.
Mine was like this since new (before I traded it in). There is a little play in the brake pads. When you are braking in reverse, they are being pulled one way. Then when you go forwards, the are being pulled the other way and might make a clicking sound when you first step on the brake as they adjust/seat. Completely normal, although a sign of poor build quality, IMO.
Definitely should not be acceptable. What year model do you have?
Sounds like reducing the size of the brake pad itself may have been a disservice, provided the mounting area of the caliper was not adjusted accordingly to prevent the brake pad from rocking.
Don't have this problem, so not sure.
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Definitely should not be acceptable. What year model do you have?
Sounds like reducing the size of the brake pad itself may have been a disservice, provided the mounting area of the caliper was not adjusted accordingly to prevent the brake pad from rocking.
Don't have this problem, so not sure.
It's from 2009, one of the first to be sold in the here.I think I will make a formal complaint to Honda UK
I kinda remember this issue was brought up when this forum (for the I2) was started -
and it was determined that the clicking / knocking noise was a normal function of the
braking system on the Insight 2. I bought my Insight in Aug of 2009 and the noise
has been there from day one - I don't consider this a problem or a safety/quality issue.
The rear brakes of our cars are drum brakes. They require a mechanical movement for adjustment and this only happens when the car is in reverse and you step on the brakes to stop going backwards, then you put the car in drive and the mechanical linkage moves up a notch or sets back in it's previous place making the "sound". I only hear the click/clunk when I am leaving late from work when our huge parking lot is empty or early Sunday mornings when it's quiet out and I back out of my driveway. I never hear it when I am out in noisy urban traffic or in mall parking lots. Kinda reminds me of my first car - a 1972 MG Midget ( I graduated High school in 1972)
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