Brakes - Honda Pilot

MG Pilot · 04-27-2005, 11:44 AM

Got a question for you guys...

I have 49k on my Pilot currently. At 30k or so, I had the rotors replaced under warranty due to warpage. Guess what, I am once again getting a high speed shudder.

I just pruchased some Akebone Pro-ACT ceramic pads. I also have some Brembo rotors sitting around waiting to be installed.

Do you think I should go ahead replace the rotors while I am doing the pads, or should I try the new pads themselves to see if they resolve the brake shudder?

humanoid · 04-27-2005, 12:25 PM

I would replace both at the same time. Why do everything twice. Since you have the Brembos waiting around why not replace them as well. Isn't that why you go the Brembos?

sblvro · 04-27-2005, 12:44 PM

if it is shuddering might as well replace the rotor and pads to save you the trouble of doing it later. If you're doing it yourself, you can save the brembo and just turn the current rotor to specs and use it until its worn. turned rotors should be just fine.

humanoid · 04-27-2005, 01:01 PM

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Originally posted by sblvro
if it is shuddering might as well replace the rotor and pads to save you the trouble of doing it later. If you're doing it yourself, you can save the brembo and just turn the current rotor to specs and use it until its worn. turned rotors should be just fine.

Yeah, but the rotors will probably warp again. On my Tacoma, my OEM rotors warped a few thousand miles after they were turned; Taco rotors are infamous for that. Just replace 'em both and be done with it.

john802 · 04-27-2005, 02:41 PM

IMO, replace both the pads and the rotors at the same time.

PS: Don't forget to bleed the brake line.

04-27-2005, 11:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
MG Pilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Minneapolis Suburbs Posts: 920 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Brakes Got a question for you guys... I have 49k on my Pilot currently. At 30k or so, I had the rotors replaced under warranty due to warpage. Guess what, I am once again getting a high speed shudder. I just pruchased some Akebone Pro-ACT ceramic pads. I also have some Brembo rotors sitting around waiting to be installed. Do you think I should go ahead replace the rotors while I am doing the pads, or should I try the new pads themselves to see if they resolve the brake shudder? __________________ '03 Starlight Silver EX-L...Rear Splash Guards, Cargo Tray, All-Season Mats (Husky Liners In Front), Trailer Hitch, 3M Clear Nose Mask, K&N Performance Air and Oil Filters, Mobil1 5W-20 Oil, Sylvania Silver Star Bulbs, FS Spare, Michelin X Terrains, Bosch Micro Edge Excel Wiper Blades, Amsoil ATF, Bosch Premium Oil Filters, Purolator PureONE Oil Filters, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve, Akebono Ceramic Pads, Brembo Rotors-

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humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,970 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would replace both at the same time. Why do everything twice. Since you have the Brembos waiting around why not replace them as well. Isn't that why you go the Brembos? __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

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sblvro Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: chicago&michigan&arkansas Posts: 2,043 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if it is shuddering might as well replace the rotor and pads to save you the trouble of doing it later. If you're doing it yourself, you can save the brembo and just turn the current rotor to specs and use it until its worn. turned rotors should be just fine. __________________ 2003 starlight silver pilot EX-LRES 2003 black onyx Lexus IS300 1988 mitsubishi galant sigma 203000 miles and running 2006 evolution IX MR(RIP) 2009 black raven escalade hybrid http://www.doctorownedcars.com/

04-27-2005, 02:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	IMO, replace both the pads and the rotors at the same time. PS: Don't forget to bleed the brake line. __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver* OEM Full Nose Mask \| Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Running Boards \| Chrome Accent - OEM Running Board \| Rear Splash Guard \| OEM '04 Horn \| Cloud-Rider Spectare Black Stainless Steel Grille Screen & Bumper Combo \| Thule Ski Rack #725 \| Thule Snowboard Carrier #575 \|OEM All Season Floor Mats \|OEM Cargo Tray \| Pilot Motorsports #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips \| PowerStation Pro Portable Charger/Compressor/Emergency Light \| Tire Step Ladder \| Eurodezigns Blue Xenon H4 Bulbs & H3 Fog Light Bulbs \| Infinity Kappa Speakers \| Dynamat Original/Extreme \| Complete Set of 3M Protector \| 3M Metallic Tint \| Covercraft Noah Custom Cover \| Microtune #141X Antenna Amplifier \| Dashmat Dash Cover \| Full Size Spare Tire \| Broadway Napolex BW-86 Wide Inside Rear View Mirror \| Complete Sets of Dark Smoke WeatherTech WeatherFlectors \| Westin Black Rear Bumper Guard \| 3rd Brake Light Mod \| 6 Disc CD Changer \| ______________________________ The dawn of love would be the end of pleasure!

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