4-Cylinder and V-6 Engine Mount System
The 2008 Accord has a new engine mount system to further reduce engine noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) and to improve powertrain isolation, ride smoothness and steering response. The new side-mount system reduces low frequency vibration compared to the previous-generation Accord arrangement.

The new engine mount system also provides a more linear steering feeling. When the driver turns the steering wheel, the body and the engine now move more precisely together, contributing to enhanced steering directness. Additionally, when driving over choppy roads the engine and body move in the same direction – providing a more composed and refined ride quality.

4-Wheel Disc Brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
For the first time in Honda Accord history, every Accord Sedan and Coupe model includes 4-wheel disc brakes with EBD and brake assist. The Accord brake system uses single-piston calipers front and rear, and is designed to provide confident, secure stops. The system is all new and features the following upgrades and improvements compared to the 2007 Accord:

• The master cylinder has a high-rigidity mount for a more responsive and precise pedal feel.
• An increased brake pedal ratio (2.9:1 for 2008 vs. 2.6:1 for the previous generation Accord) increases braking force without raising pedal effort.
• The parking brake uses a variable link that permits full application of the parking brake with a shorter handle stroke.
• A lighter vacuum booster unit and a smaller and lighter VSA unit help reduce vehicle mass.

Active Safety
Active safety features on the 2008 Accord Sedan and Coupe include an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), EBD and brake assist. Of particular note is that for the first time all Accord models now have VSA as standard equipment. VSA is an electronic stability control system that measures lateral acceleration, steering wheel angle, wheel speeds and yaw rate, and then modulates individual brakes and engine power to help the driver retain directional control of the vehicle.