Instsalled front brake padsd - Honda Pilot

pilotnc · 04-07-2007, 08:36 AM

I put new brake pads on my '04. It took about 45 minutes, which included going back to the tool box several times. moving stuff from side to side and sweeping the garage floor. I needed: jack, jack stand, 17mm socket, 12" rachet(those bolts are tight), c-clamp & 27mm socket(for compressing cylinder) and locktite.
I purchased the ceramic pads at Auto Zone for $40.00 + tax, tags,floorplan, advertising fee, document prep,credit report,ADP, etc.
My Pilot has 92K.
John

jestmaty · 04-07-2007, 09:03 PM

Good job!

Original rotors, new, or turned, or none of the above?

pilotnc · 04-09-2007, 08:26 AM

Original rotors. Most of the time when dealing with dealers "because of the high milage they are to far gone to turn & the new ones cost !!!"
The rotors were not grooved even moderately. If I keep the Pilot until 150k then I will just slip some new rotors/pads on when they are needed.

pilotbob · 04-09-2007, 09:25 AM

Not a good idea to use non Honda pads.

tangotango99 · 04-09-2007, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pilotbob
Not a good idea to use non Honda pads.

Why??????.

lxblack · 04-09-2007, 01:55 PM

AutoZone has lifetime warranty on some of their pads.

When they wear out, just bring it back, and they give you new pads.

In california anyway...

THonda · 04-19-2007, 01:02 PM

Quote:

pilotbob: Not a good idea to use non Honda pads.

If it's not a good idea to use aftermarket pads, does Honda have a lifetime warranty on their pads?

lxblack · 04-19-2007, 02:07 PM

You must be kidding... Stealer giving you lifetime warr?

If it's not a good idea to use aftermarket pads, does Honda have a lifetime warranty on their pads? [/B][/QUOTE]

rockman19762001 · 04-19-2007, 02:23 PM

I just had my local mechanic replace the pads on the 03 Pilot. Had 78,000 miles on them, he said they could have gone a few thousand more miles. I purchased my pads at Auto Zone too, purchased the Bendix OEM formulation. Did not turn rotors just put the new pads in. Total cost $95.00 for the pads and $100.00 to the mechanic for a total of $195.00, the stealership wanted $380.00 and axle. They must have thought I had been smoking crack! The stealership never mentioned a lifetime warranty, but Auto Zone did.

lxblack · 04-19-2007, 05:37 PM

was that for both front and back?
Is your pad lifetime warranteed?

pilotnc · 04-19-2007, 07:48 PM

This statement was thrown around but no reason was given.
SO WHAT GIVES
Make as statement then go hide.

rockman19762001 · 04-20-2007, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lxblack
was that for both front and back?
Is your pad lifetime warranteed?

I guess this question is for me.

Stealership wanted Front axle: $380.00
Rear axle: $380.00
Total cost: $760.00

I could not believe that the service guy kept a straight face. No warranty was mentioned.

I did not have the rotor turned, because my mechanic said if there is nothing wrong with the rotor no need to touch them. His personal ride a 1985 Suburban has 150,000 miles on the original rotors and has never touch the rotor so far.

04-07-2007, 08:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
pilotnc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 92 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Instsalled front brake padsd I put new brake pads on my '04. It took about 45 minutes, which included going back to the tool box several times. moving stuff from side to side and sweeping the garage floor. I needed: jack, jack stand, 17mm socket, 12" rachet(those bolts are tight), c-clamp & 27mm socket(for compressing cylinder) and locktite. I purchased the ceramic pads at Auto Zone for $40.00 + tax, tags,floorplan, advertising fee, document prep,credit report,ADP, etc. My Pilot has 92K. John

04-07-2007, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
jestmaty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, Tx Posts: 1,263 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Good job! Original rotors, new, or turned, or none of the above? __________________ 2004 EXL-RES Sage Brush Pearl 2005 Bayliner 175XT Bowrider OEM Tow Package, side steps, Front window tint, interior wood trim, ss exhaust tips, Castrol full synthetic oil, 7 yr/100k extended warranty, crossbars

04-09-2007, 09:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
pilotbob Go BGSU Falcons Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 95 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pads Not a good idea to use non Honda pads. __________________ 04 Starlight Silver Pilot EX

04-09-2007, 01:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
lxblack Die Hard Day Hiker Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 226 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	AutoZone has lifetime warranty on some of their pads. When they wear out, just bring it back, and they give you new pads. In california anyway... __________________ Dan from SoCal Black LX, Tow Package, Mud Guard, Security system, Roof Rack, Tinted all windows, Bike Rack, DYI

04-19-2007, 02:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
lxblack Die Hard Day Hiker Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 226 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: OEM Brake Pads You must be kidding... Stealer giving you lifetime warr? If it's not a good idea to use aftermarket pads, does Honda have a lifetime warranty on their pads? [/B][/QUOTE] __________________ Dan from SoCal Black LX, Tow Package, Mud Guard, Security system, Roof Rack, Tinted all windows, Bike Rack, DYI

04-09-2007, 08:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
pilotnc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 92 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Original rotors. Most of the time when dealing with dealers "because of the high milage they are to far gone to turn & the new ones cost !!!" The rotors were not grooved even moderately. If I keep the Pilot until 150k then I will just slip some new rotors/pads on when they are needed.

04-19-2007, 02:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
rockman19762001 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 686 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just had my local mechanic replace the pads on the 03 Pilot. Had 78,000 miles on them, he said they could have gone a few thousand more miles. I purchased my pads at Auto Zone too, purchased the Bendix OEM formulation. Did not turn rotors just put the new pads in. Total cost $95.00 for the pads and $100.00 to the mechanic for a total of $195.00, the stealership wanted $380.00 and axle. They must have thought I had been smoking crack! The stealership never mentioned a lifetime warranty, but Auto Zone did. __________________ The greatest strength is gentleness.

04-19-2007, 05:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
lxblack Die Hard Day Hiker Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 226 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	was that for both front and back? Is your pad lifetime warranteed? __________________ Dan from SoCal Black LX, Tow Package, Mud Guard, Security system, Roof Rack, Tinted all windows, Bike Rack, DYI

04-19-2007, 07:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
pilotnc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 92 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	don't use aftermarket pads This statement was thrown around but no reason was given. SO WHAT GIVES Make as statement then go hide.

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