diff --git a/selfdrive/car/honda/carstate.py b/selfdrive/car/honda/carstate.py
index bcc239c2df..57a2f4a846 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/honda/carstate.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/honda/carstate.py
@@ -148,7 +148,6 @@ class CarState(CarStateBase):
     self.shifter_values = can_define.dv[self.gearbox_msg]["GEAR_SHIFTER"]
     self.steer_status_values = defaultdict(lambda: "UNKNOWN", can_define.dv["STEER_STATUS"]["STEER_STATUS"])
 
-    self.brake_error = False
     self.brake_switch_prev = False
     self.brake_switch_active = False
     self.cruise_setting = 0
@@ -195,9 +194,9 @@ class CarState(CarStateBase):
     ret.steerFaultTemporary = steer_status not in ("NORMAL", "LOW_SPEED_LOCKOUT", "NO_TORQUE_ALERT_2")
 
     if self.CP.carFingerprint in HONDA_BOSCH_RADARLESS:
-      self.brake_error = cp.vl["CRUISE_FAULT_STATUS"]["CRUISE_FAULT"]
+      ret.accFaulted = bool(cp.vl["CRUISE_FAULT_STATUS"]["CRUISE_FAULT"])
     elif self.CP.openpilotLongitudinalControl:
-      self.brake_error = cp.vl["STANDSTILL"]["BRAKE_ERROR_1"] or cp.vl["STANDSTILL"]["BRAKE_ERROR_2"]
+      ret.accFaulted = bool(cp.vl["STANDSTILL"]["BRAKE_ERROR_1"] or cp.vl["STANDSTILL"]["BRAKE_ERROR_2"])
     ret.espDisabled = cp.vl["VSA_STATUS"]["ESP_DISABLED"] != 0
 
     ret.wheelSpeeds = self.get_wheel_speeds(
diff --git a/selfdrive/car/honda/interface.py b/selfdrive/car/honda/interface.py
index 65deab7401..2c936cf3b6 100755
--- a/selfdrive/car/honda/interface.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/honda/interface.py
@@ -326,9 +326,6 @@ class CarInterface(CarInterfaceBase):
 
     # events
     events = self.create_common_events(ret, pcm_enable=False)
-    if self.CS.brake_error:
-      events.add(EventName.brakeUnavailable)
-
     if self.CP.pcmCruise and ret.vEgo < self.CP.minEnableSpeed:
       events.add(EventName.belowEngageSpeed)