New Pilot Drilled & Slotted Rotors Installed - Honda Pilot

tvanhouten · 07-18-2005, 01:55 PM

On the "problems" message board I posted that my rotors have been warped for about 6 months with only 13,800 miles on the Pilot - the dealer was not very willing to help get them fixed when he saw my 18' tires and wheels.

Click here for the post on the problems page

This last weekend I installed new rotors and pads (see picture below) that are said to be superior to OEM. When pulling a utility trailer or boat trailer, these should help things be much, much cooler - thus preventing warpage.

Centric Rotors - click here

Akebono Premium Pads - click here

By the way, does anyone think that I could sell my old rotors and pads on E-bay as-is? the rotors would of course need turning, but the pads only have 13,800 miles on them. Shipping would be $40 with the heavy rotors.

tvanhouten

wwong · 07-18-2005, 02:16 PM

Nice! How much for the rotors and pads.

a2Pilot · 07-18-2005, 02:19 PM

Do you notice improved braking? Are there any changes to how the brakes "feel"?

tvanhouten · 07-18-2005, 02:37 PM

The rotors and pads including shipping to Idaho was just under $300. It does seem that the Pilot stops and slows easier than before too. I can say with out a doubt that the stopping is now PERFECTLY smooth.

If I were to do it all over again, would pay the $285? YES, yes, yes - I was going crazy coming off the freeway feeling the shutter on the steering wheel from the warped rotors...

Click here for the website I bought the stuff from

tvanhouten

mixxmstrmike · 07-18-2005, 06:53 PM

Nice write up and pictures!

Might have to look into something like this for the Pilot's new brake pads.

-Mike

tvanhouten · 07-18-2005, 07:33 PM

Thanks Mike for the compliments. I should of done this earlier, but I am adding the pictures of what it looks like with the wheel on... tvanhouten

cwa107 · 07-18-2005, 09:02 PM

That's pretty darned cool. Nice work.

jcantanixon · 07-18-2005, 09:46 PM

Since I took the time to look them up, I figured someone else might want the link.

ADR Spade

tangotango99 · 07-18-2005, 10:05 PM

Did u change all 4 rotors ?

tvanhouten · 07-18-2005, 10:13 PM

Good job on figuring out what wheels I have - picture below... I only put the new rotors on the front since they are more prone to warping. I noticed that the new Mercedes have drilled rotors in the front and regular in the back. I guess that's industry acceptable - I thought it might be lame at first. They "do" sell drilled ones for the back also if a person wanted to do all four... tvanhouten

krygny · 07-19-2005, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tvanhouten
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By the way, does anyone think that I could sell my old rotors and pads on E-bay as-is? the rotors would of course need turning, but the pads only have 13,800 miles on them. Shipping would be $40 with the heavy rotors.

tvanhouten

I doubt you could give them away. But there's a sucker born every minute and most of them are on ebay.

BigDogDad · 07-19-2005, 08:28 AM

Nice looking rims! $285 doesn't seem too bad to me compared to what the dealer would have hit you up for. So does anyone know what the dealer would charge just for the front rotors and pads?

N_Jay · 07-19-2005, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BigDogDad
Nice looking rims! $285 doesn't seem too bad to me compared to what the dealer would have hit you up for. So does anyone know what the dealer would charge just for the front rotors and pads?

My dealer wanted $330 for each axle including cutting my rotors.

I would guess he would have hit me up for about $100 more with new rotors.

prijo · 07-19-2005, 10:40 AM

how did you deal with the TPMS?

john802 · 07-19-2005, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by prijo
how did you deal with the TPMS?

He doesn't have TPMS.

07-18-2005, 02:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
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07-18-2005, 06:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
mixxmstrmike Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 136 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow! Nice pictures! Nice write up and pictures! Might have to look into something like this for the Pilot's new brake pads. -Mike

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07-18-2005, 09:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
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07-18-2005, 02:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
tvanhouten Done right, done yourself Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 104 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The rotors and pads including shipping to Idaho was just under $300. It does seem that the Pilot stops and slows easier than before too. I can say with out a doubt that the stopping is now PERFECTLY smooth. If I were to do it all over again, would pay the $285? YES, yes, yes - I was going crazy coming off the freeway feeling the shutter on the steering wheel from the warped rotors... Click here for the website I bought the stuff from tvanhouten

07-18-2005, 10:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
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07-19-2005, 08:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
BigDogDad Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,501 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice looking rims! $285 doesn't seem too bad to me compared to what the dealer would have hit you up for. So does anyone know what the dealer would charge just for the front rotors and pads? __________________ 2005 Honda Pilot EX-L RES Billet Silver Metallic OEM Accessories: All-Weather Floor Mats, Cargo Tray, Cross Bars, Door Visors, Hitch, Rear Splash Guards, Wheel Locks, Full Size Spare, Fog Lights, Fog Light Film, Black Side Steps Non-OEM Accessories: Tinted Windows, 3M Pilot Pads, Thule 998 Trailblazer Bike Rack, Hardwired Passport 8500, Sirius Audiovox PNP3 Receiver, Panoramic Rear View Mirror, Blind Spot Safety Mirrors

07-19-2005, 10:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
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