Tegger,

Thanks for the suggestion but I don't think that's the problem.  First
off, it's diffidently a pressure problem, so you covered that, but it
is also a heat issue, which the push rod doesn't address.  I can sit in
my car parked in the parking lot (when the brakes are cool) and
continuously pump my breaks and then check them again and they are
fine.  So the pressure issue is not solely a pressure issue, it is a
heat issue that is causing pressure.

Here are what several different Honda techs had suggested.  They don't
all make sense to me but let me know what you think about each one:

1)The fluid is contaminated.  There is dirt or moisture in the fluid.
The fluid is not bleeding out of the calipers as fast as normal because
of the change in composition of fluid.  Recommendation: vacuum flush
the lines, all 4. --- the only thing about this is I would have a
spongy pedal if it was contaminated, which I do not have.  I have the
opposite which is the brakes are engaged too much.

2)The hoses are weathered and the rubber inside are expanding as the
fluid temp rises, which chokes the fluid from releasing but as the
fluid cools they release and bleed. --- the only thing with this is the
right front hose is brand new.  The left one is not stiff (stiffness is
sign of a bad hose)  Also, the right wheel drags a lot more than the
left, though both do drag. (sorry for not including that earlier).

3)the proportioning block's front valves have either been contaminated
or a wearing so that the gaskets are not operating correctly. --- the
thing is that this is a very rare problem.  They don't even make
aftermarket proportioning blocks because it's so rare.  Most Techs have
never heard of replacing this, unless they work 20+ years and they have
maybe replace one or 2 tops.

Those are the only things that the Honda techs can suggest, all from a
different Honda dealership.  Just to clarify that it is a pressure
problem, the slides are greased, the pistons are free, and most
importantly the bleeder valve when opened will completely solve the
problem immediately.

To re-affirm the heat problem, I will not get pressure build up in the
parking lot pumping cold brakes, and it wont even build up if I drive
down the street to a neighbors house <1 mile away.  It has to be about
6-10 complete stops from at least 25 mph-> hence the heat will begin to
occur in the break line.

I don't have 1500 to do all 3 of these suggestions.  It's a 97 civic.
It's just not worth it cuz something else is bound to need fixing soon.
I would like to do one and get it done with.  Which seems most
logical?  Do you think it is something else?  What is your logic?

Anyone else please feel free to give input.  I have stumped so many
Honda techs and so many brake specialists that I'm bout ready to sell
the car and just start with another one (even though I love my car and
don't wana part with it).

Thanks!!

Mike