Honda element 2008 began experiencing soft pedal when applying brakes, 2 lights came on vsa and abs! . i continued to drive that particular day and when i tuned off engine and turned it back on lights disappeared for a smal amount of time. brakes felt as though i would be unable to stop because of such play in them. i was driving on highway for approx 15 miles and also city driving for about 10 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda element. while making left and right turns and depressing the brake pedal, the accelerator pedal and steering wheel locked up, which caused the vehicle to shake. the dealer could not replicate the failure or repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 70,000.
Recently became second owner of vehicle. noticed it had a soft brake pedal. recall performed by first owners dealer, but, the problem still exists.
My cars brake pedal had been soft for some time. yet no problem with the brakes or with the vsa. i started my car on saturday morning (6/13/2015) and the vsa, abs and triangle exclamation light came on and would not go out. the vehicle was checked on the 30th of april 2010 and no change was made to the vsa since no problem was reported. i am disabled and do not use the vehicle that often. it is well maintained and in excellent running order. i took the car to my regular mechanic and he tested the car quickly and told me to take to the dealer for recall repair. it is doing exactly what service bulletin 10-017 was reporting. i called honda of america on the 17th of june 2015 to speak with them and they told me to take it to the dealer. i have a case number from them... .updated 07/22/15 *bf
Brake system needs replacement constantly. calipers get stuck causing brakes and rotors to get stuck and freeze up. also brakes are on when driving