2016 Honda Fit
My brake is working. Nothing major. This is just something I notice has been going for about a year or more now. These issues has been going for about 2 years now, maybe even longer. In 2020, I had my brake pads change (independent mechanic) and soon after, I had my brake inspected by a different mechanic store but was told my brake was good. Recently my brakes creaks more and thus I took it for a brake inspection by a store chain I frequent for tires and was also told my brakes were good.Does this happen to any of your Fit? Or you might have an idea of what I am writing about?

Recently, my brake pedal would vibrate (maybe pulse?) when I brake at high speed. Sometimes I would feel it slightly on the steering wheel too. For this issue, I think I might need to take it in. Oh - when I engaged the hand brake, sometimes my car would creak when weight is added or is lifted off like when I get out or when I get in.

 

Pulsating or shaking brakes are normally caused by warped rotors. EDIT: Warped rotors could be caused by seized or sticking sliders, so that would be also to check (that calipers move freely).

Brake pedal becoming soft is normally caused by air in the brake system.

Could be something else, but those are the main causes.

 

You have asked a number of maintenance questions about your Fit over the past weeks/months, including (I think) previous questions about brake servicing. You have mentioned many times that your car knowledge is limited, and you're not a DIY person.

I'm pretty sure that in a previous response I suggested that it would be good, both for your car and your peace of mind, to find a good mechanic and stick with that person for all of your maintenance, including an annual inspection and any issues that arise. But, I'll say it again.

This could be an independent mechanic or maybe your nearest dealership, but I'm not talking about taking your car to Jiffy Lube for oil changes, a tire place for tires, a different place to look at your brakes, and so on. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with the service you'll get at those places, but when you go here and there and everywhere for service you and your car are just one amongst many. They'll (probably) notice major issues, but they're not going to take time to go on a test drive with you or try to work through your concerns and questions.

If you're comfortable providing a more descriptive location than "USA" someone here might be able to direct you to a trustworthy mechanic in your area.

With the information you have provided, Frenzal has already done as much remote diagnosis as is possible. Your front rotors are likely warped and should be replaced. If you do that you should get new pads as well, and if you're getting brake rotors and pads it's the perfect time for your brake fluid to be changed and bled. I don't know enough about the newer Fits to even know if they still have rear drums or disc brakes, but in either case if you're getting the fronts checked they'll look at the rears as well. They usually last longer than the fronts, so they might be fine. If they're close to needing replacement, it's probably cheaper to get everything done at one time than to visit the mechanic multiple times.

The "creaking" you describe could be as simple as not enough lube on the brake pad ears or in the rear brake shoe parking brake mechanism. That should be covered in the repairs above.

 

Go to your local Honda Dealer.

Sure it's more expensive going to your local Honda Dealer than going to Jiffy Lube and Midas Muffler shop. The Honda Dealer will fix your brakes right the first time.