Finally joined the crew.. 2014 Wagon

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-11-2017, 09:36 PM
  #1  
2nd Gear
Thread Starter
 
trhymes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2017
Age: 41
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Finally joined the crew.. 2014 Wagon

Hey guys,
​​​​​​Great forum! These threads have been my bedtime stories nearly every night over the past couple month or so lol ... but last weekend I finally landed the TSX of my dreams. One owner, CPO, 28k on the clock. Pretty huh?
After a few afternoons of snooping around every nook and cranny I've only found 1 issue that is bugging me and wondering if anyone out there can offer some advice:
The parking brake feels loose when not engaged. There's a little bit of play in the arm when I go to lift and engage the brake before it becomes firm and brake is being applied... maybe 1/2". It also seems to wiggle just a bit left and right, about 1cm. This doesn't seem to jive with how well put together everything else in the cabin feels. Is this normal? Worth taking to the stealer? Something I can fix myself?
​​​
Looking forward to years of enjoying the car and following along on here. Thanks!
The following users liked this post:
kurtatx (04-17-2017)
Old 04-11-2017, 09:40 PM
  #2  
ceb
Suzuka Master
 
ceb's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 5,478
Received 1,276 Likes on 951 Posts
The wagon is a great car. I've had two (the first was white too). I'll have to check my parking brake in the morning but I don't think it is loose.

Welcome to the forum.
Old 04-11-2017, 10:06 PM
  #3  
Instructor
iTrader: (1)
 
EuroRspec's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 225
Received 35 Likes on 32 Posts
Your my twin.

Congrats!
Old 04-12-2017, 08:01 AM
  #4  
Moderator
 
cu2wagon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Dirty H-Town, Amerikkka
Posts: 28,432
Received 7,772 Likes on 5,045 Posts
WagonZine!
Old 04-12-2017, 08:07 AM
  #5  
Drifting
 
iSeeYouTwo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: City of Champs, MA
Age: 32
Posts: 2,969
Received 657 Likes on 478 Posts
Welcome! Beautiful Wagon! Get the parking brake adjusted and I believe it'll fix your issue.
Old 04-12-2017, 02:07 PM
  #6  
Everyday I'm rofling
 
opboarding's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Dallas, TX
Age: 36
Posts: 4,755
Received 1,788 Likes on 1,103 Posts
Finally!!!
Old 04-12-2017, 02:13 PM
  #7  
Burning Brakes
 
julius071's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Seattle
Posts: 840
Received 141 Likes on 126 Posts
Congrats! Any plans for the wagon?
Old 04-16-2017, 05:15 AM
  #8  
Cruisin'
 
brichpmr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Bensalem,PA
Posts: 18
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Sweet!

My 2012 CPO Wagon has a little play in the hand brake, but functions just fine. After a year of ownership. I enjoy this Honda as a really useful and fun daily driver.....welcome to the club!
Old 04-20-2017, 10:24 PM
  #9  
Instructor
iTrader: (1)
 
EuroRspec's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 225
Received 35 Likes on 32 Posts
I have the same play you mention, it's normal. Almost every honda I have owned has this initial play till it reaches the cables. Even my F30 BMW had this as well, just not as pronounced.
Old 04-21-2017, 04:55 AM
  #10  
Cruisin'
 
brichpmr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Bensalem,PA
Posts: 18
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by EuroRspec
I have the same play you mention, it's normal. Almost every honda I have owned has this initial play till it reaches the cables. Even my F30 BMW had this as well, just not as pronounced.
Agreed...same with my 5 Preludes, 2 RSXs, Legend GS.....never any reliability issue with that component. For me, the TSW wagon is a link to 'old school' Honda....good build quality, bulletproof reliability and the adapted 2.4 Civic SI motor plays a little above its weight. Another 30 HP would be great, but it's a balanced package and the suspension invites some fun in the twisties.




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:07 PM.