Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is the first time I’ve seen this, but that doesn’t mean it’s the first time this has happened. My wife’s 2012 Honda Odyssey with about 194K suddenly developed a very soft brake pedal one day. Watch the video to see why that happened, and how you can diagnose and repair this problem yourself.
Thank you for watching!
Become a Premium Member of EricTheCarGuy.com: ericthecarguy.com/why-become-a-premium-etcg-member
ETCG Amazon Store: amzn.to/3OMlQ9m
My Patreon Account: patreon.com/EricTheCarGuy
The best place for answers to your automotive questions: ericthecarguy.com
EricTheCarGuy FAQ Page: ericthecarguy.com/faq
South Main Auto: youtube.com/@UCtAGzm9e_liY7ko1PBhzTHA
Honda ABS System Overview: https://charm.li/Honda/2012/Odyssey%20V6-3.5L/Repair%20and%20Diagnosis/Brakes%20and%20Traction%20Control/Antilock%20Brakes%20%2F%20Traction%20Control%20Systems/Description%20and%20Operation/
Tools (some are affiliate links)
Line Wrenches (12mm+10mm): shop.snapon.com/product/Open-End-and-Flare-Nut%2C-mm/5-pc-6-Point-Metric-Open-End-Flare-Nut-Wrench-Set-(10–14-mm)/RXSM605B
Scan tool I used: amazon.com/dp/B0CGL8Q9YF?maas=maas_adg_416BA414817F745C7D34C75B0EE9C158_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
Brake Bleeder: amzn.to/4qdglRq
Related Videos
What to do About a Spongy Brake Pedal (Honda): youtube.com/watch?v=KIQIBLGoZJ4
How to Replace Disc Brake Pads: youtube.com/watch?v=lAviOGXzEUk&t=13s
What’s Inside a Helical Limited Slip Differential (How Differentials Work): youtube.com/watch?v=H-JQ-byHx6M&t=24s
The ONLY Fix for the Honda J Series Spool Valve Oil Leak: youtu.be/nR63V-kvQHE
Honda J Series Oil Leak: What You Need To Know: youtu.be/tp-I2ucIpYU
2011-2017 Honda Odyssey Alternator Replacement: youtu.be/sag8x160QFs
2011-2017 Honda Odyssey (J35) Valve Adjustment and Oil Leak Fix: youtu.be/QRMzxm4jll4
Why People Hate Hondas VCM System: youtube.com/watch?v=3dLwRqxSdDc&t=7s
How Multi Stage Intakes Work: youtube.com/watch?v=4jruZL5UCSA
Should You Rebuild or Replace an Engine?: youtube.com/watch?v=KWjF56tFzRg&t=16s
2005 Honda Odyssey The VCM Repair: youtube.com/watch?v=qW_lDzXx2hA&t=1s
2012-2017 Honda Odyssey Power Steering Rack Replacement: youtube.com/watch?v=haCGztYY0rk&t=1377s
Honda Odyssey Door Repair: youtube.com/watch?v=gwgL5Oo8rXw&t=2s
2005 Odyssey Fixing it Forward Giveaway Introduction: youtube.com/watch?v=n7V_jfbnlc8
**Answers to your automotive questions found here: ericthecarguy.com/faq
Social Network Links
Facebook: facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy?fref=ts
Instagram: instagram.com/ericthecarguy
TikTok: tiktok.com/@ericthecarguy
Threads: threads.net/@ericthecarguy
X: twitter.com/EricTheCarGuy
Wanna see more stuff like this from ETCG? Information on Premium Membership: ericthecarguy.com/premium-content-streaming-etcg-content
Stay Dirty
ETCG
Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy®.
This is the first time I’ve seen this, but that doesn’t mean it’s the first time this has happened. My wife’s 2012 Honda Odyssey with about 194K suddenly developed a very soft brake pedal one day. Watch the video to see why that happened, and how you can diagnose and repair this problem yourself.
Thank you for watching!
Become a Premium Member of EricTheCarGuy.com: ericthecarguy.com/why-become-a-premium-etcg-member
ETCG Amazon Store: amzn.to/3OMlQ9m
My Patreon Account: patreon.com/EricTheCarGuy
The best place for answers to your automotive questions: ericthecarguy.com
EricTheCarGuy FAQ Page: ericthecarguy.com/faq
South Main Auto: youtube.com/@UCtAGzm9e_liY7ko1PBhzTHA
Honda ABS System Overview: https://charm.li/Honda/2012/Odyssey%20V6-3.5L/Repair%20and%20Diagnosis/Brakes%20and%20Traction%20Control/Antilock%20Brakes%20%2F%20Traction%20Control%20Systems/Description%20and%20Operation/
Tools (some are affiliate links)
Line Wrenches (12mm+10mm): shop.snapon.com/product/Open-End-and-Flare-Nut%2C-mm/5-pc-6-Point-Metric-Open-End-Flare-Nut-Wrench-Set-(10–14-mm)/RXSM605B
Scan tool I used: amazon.com/dp/B0CGL8Q9YF?maas=maas_adg_416BA414817F745C7D34C75B0EE9C158_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
Brake Bleeder: amzn.to/4qdglRq
Related Videos
What to do About a Spongy Brake Pedal (Honda): youtube.com/watch?v=KIQIBLGoZJ4
How to Replace Disc Brake Pads: youtube.com/watch?v=lAviOGXzEUk&t=13s
What’s Inside a Helical Limited Slip Differential (How Differentials Work): youtube.com/watch?v=H-JQ-byHx6M&t=24s
The ONLY Fix for the Honda J Series Spool Valve Oil Leak: youtu.be/nR63V-kvQHE
Honda J Series Oil Leak: What You Need To Know: youtu.be/tp-I2ucIpYU
2011-2017 Honda Odyssey Alternator Replacement: youtu.be/sag8x160QFs
2011-2017 Honda Odyssey (J35) Valve Adjustment and Oil Leak Fix: youtu.be/QRMzxm4jll4
Why People Hate Hondas VCM System: youtube.com/watch?v=3dLwRqxSdDc&t=7s
How Multi Stage Intakes Work: youtube.com/watch?v=4jruZL5UCSA
Should You Rebuild or Replace an Engine?: youtube.com/watch?v=KWjF56tFzRg&t=16s
2005 Honda Odyssey The VCM Repair: youtube.com/watch?v=qW_lDzXx2hA&t=1s
2012-2017 Honda Odyssey Power Steering Rack Replacement: youtube.com/watch?v=haCGztYY0rk&t=1377s
Honda Odyssey Door Repair: youtube.com/watch?v=gwgL5Oo8rXw&t=2s
2005 Odyssey Fixing it Forward Giveaway Introduction: youtube.com/watch?v=n7V_jfbnlc8
**Answers to your automotive questions found here: ericthecarguy.com/faq
Social Network Links
Facebook: facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy?fref=ts
Instagram: instagram.com/ericthecarguy
TikTok: tiktok.com/@ericthecarguy
Threads: threads.net/@ericthecarguy
X: twitter.com/EricTheCarGuy
Wanna see more stuff like this from ETCG? Information on Premium Membership: ericthecarguy.com/premium-content-streaming-etcg-content
Stay Dirty
ETCG
Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy®.
