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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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Replying to: scottm123 (Oct 09, 2006 5:18 am) Paid nothing as it is one month old and problem is not normal wear and tear. Thanks scottm123. |
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Have new '06MDX which will be kept outside (New England) all year around. What wax is best for decent protection and still reasonable in terms of labor to use as reaching the top is "fun" since I am more use to sedans.
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Replying to: heart2 (Oct 14, 2006 6:13 pm) www.Meguiars.com It's very easy to apply, wipes off without any power or residue, and the results are phenomenal. I've got an 06 MDX Touring, Sage Brush Pearl. After waxing, in the sun, it looks like you could go swimming in the finish. I use this on my wheels as well. It makes for very easy removal of brake dust. I suggest applying approx every 3 months. The NXT-Generation Car Wash is fantastic as well. It PH Balanced and wont remove your newly applied wax.
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Replying to: scottm123 (Oct 18, 2006 5:13 am)
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Replying to: heart2 (Nov 01, 2006 12:10 pm)  There's no worse thing that can be done to your vehicle than a commercial car wash. I know winter is coming and it's horribly cold outside, but I suggest waiting for those warmer days (ie, above freezing) and doing it with the self-serve stalls. DO NOT use the brush, but just the wand with high pressure soap and rinse. You can keep a jelly blade in the car to remove most of the water, and a micro-fiber towel will quickly remove the rest. Your ride will come out dryer than the auto-wash, and you won't get those frozen lines of salty ice down the sides as you drive away. As for the wax, it's the sun that does most of the wax break-down... and the sun does it's evil abuse to our cars year round. Glad you tried the NXT... My MDX sparkles like crazy when I'm done... and yes, that's a very big car to wax (LOL). You'll notice that the wheels will still need a little soap and water to come clean, but no where near the work needed before they were waxed.
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