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Replying to: steve290 (Feb 17, 2004 7:51 am) |
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My 2001 MDX is about ready for brake pad replacement, dealer wants $570 to do it. Is this a job that someone can do themself? I've changed brake pads before on cars but never on a MDX, is it something to try or have a dealer/shop do it?
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Replying to: boom3 (Jun 06, 2006 5:11 pm) My '99 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited was just as easy as any car brake job I had done, and the MDX is much more car/minivan like than the very off-road capable Jeep. I assume it should be a cake walk. Pulling a tire will tell you right away. If you can get to the calipers and the rotors are easlily removed, you're in business. Just a glance will tell you what you're in for. And for half of that $570 price, you should be able to replace all 4 Rotors and install Lifetime replacement pads. I know a lot of people go Ceramic, but I still swear by Bendix Semi-Metalic brake pads. Quiet, awesome stopping power, last a long time, have a lifetime replacement warranty, and not too bad in the brake dust department. (I also wax my wheels) And with all new parts, the install is quick and painless. Just remember to clean up and lube your Caliper slides. Best of luck! |
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Replying to: ohiojoe (May 02, 2006 8:20 am) EPA Report says: "2001/2 MDX EGR valve warranty was extended to 8 yrs/80,000 miles.....Mfr Recall # is WER-02-038-00, Acura service bulletin # 05-019" A good source is MyCarStats.com......you have to sign-up and provide an email address. Much of the info is free. Copies of bulletins can be purchased from a third party. I too purchased my 2001NAVI when there was a four month wait for them. After 53000miles my report: - Replaced the Goodyears with CrossTerrains at 44,000 - Had the 2nd gear lube jet added under the Trans. recall - Had the front springs replaced under the corrosion recall - No EGR issues, yet - Plastic Leather ("Pleather") arm rests in the doors and center console begain to disintegrate leaving sticky/tacky surface, Acura replaced out-of-warranty - Poorly designed clips holding the back panel of drivers seat would no longer hold the panel up, Acura replaced entire panel in-warranty - 52,000 miles replaced the brake pads myself, in my opinion, front rotors were marginally designed and do tend to warp, new pads removed any pulsing I saw during high speed braking, I will look to replace with vented and slotted aftermarket rotors some time [Acura service depts using this as a money maker, charging folks to replace rotors that have been warped ("hot spots") - the rotors should have been designed to handle the heat of stopping a truck of this size] -53,000 updated the Navigation system DVD, new DVD contains more information which slows down the old processor as it sorts for an acceptable route, still the best navi system I've seen and its been in Hondas for over six years. This vehicle was first to offer the third row seat in a modest sized SUV. Still getting 22+ mph on highway trips. Biggest complaint has been the fact that it is a door ding magnet. Honda is just starting to understand how build really big (wide) vehicles to survive the "urban jungle". Crossing my fingers as I approach 60k, 70k ,and 80k with the original transmission design. Would probably have bought a Pilot fully-loaded if they have been available. 
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Replying to: mecheng1 (Jul 07, 2006 8:55 am) Sometimes you can get your service writer to burn you a copy of a TSB. Alldata sells full text but Honda TSBs aren't available. Steve, Host |
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Replying to: boom3 (Jun 06, 2006 5:11 pm) You've probably serviced the brakes by now but, I did my 01 MDX pads myself. Not much different from a standard car disc brake job. I used the OEM replacements and paid around $140 for all four wheels (which included the anti-squeal grease and shims). If you have to turn the rotors due to warping, thats another story. If you have to replace the rotors due to loss of thickness or severe warping, note that the hub nut is deformed after it is installed (as a locking feature) and you will need to replace these. In my experience the dealers have been very aggressive in selling new rotors to uninformed customers. Have them measure the thickness of each rotor and give you a comparison of the actual thickness to the minimum service thickness. [And tell them you want the old rotors once they change them out - this may prevent them from "pulling a fast one".] The cheapest (not recommended) each new rotor goes for on-line (you need four) is about $60. 
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2002 mdx needs front pads & rotors. I have had good luck with Acura OEM parts. Does anone know what company makes the MDX discs and pads for Acura? Should I be looking at upgrading, I like to get discs and pads that have long life.
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Replying to: steve290 (Sep 21, 2006 6:31 am) 
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Having owned mycar for 1 month/550 miles, I noticed that if I let loose the steering wheel the car tends to run off to the left border of the lane it is on. However, I am not 100% sure if the lane is purely straight. Is there a better way to check this? Or just go talk to the dealer about my suspicion? Any idea? Thanks.
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Replying to: sisu1996 (Oct 09, 2006 4:36 am) If the road has excessive crown, there's a slight chance of the car slightly heading in that direction... but my 06 MDX flies perfectly straight! 
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