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Honda Pilot Brake Problems

57 messages,  Last post on Apr 16, 2013 at 1:42 PM

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#15 of 57 Re: How to know if i need new rotors? [billyk5000] by esem

Jul 21, 2010 (4:11 pm)

Replying to: billyk5000 (Jul 16, 2010 10:39 am)
Have you taken it to a different shop to get another opinion?
 
Minimum thickness reasoning is good to get it changed but how do you know they are telling you the right measurements?

#16 of 57 2005 Pilot with brake grinding noise by lawman1077

Aug 22, 2010 (3:47 pm)

I have a 2005 Honda Pilot with about 95,000 miles. I started hearing a grinding noise from the left front brake when braking. I replaced the front brake pads and rotors with Honda parts. After the brakes gets hot I hear it again. I replaced the front pads again thinking maybe I got bad pads. The noise is still there. Any ideas?
 
Dan

#17 of 57 '08 Pilot EX Brake Noises by lg2207

Sep 01, 2010 (1:57 pm)

Hi There-
I have an '08 Pilot EX 4WD with 26K. Purchased used in December. Car runs great. The only problem(s) I have noticed- is the brakes tend to make alot of noise (not squeak/squeal)- but more of a clunk/creak when pressed- I hear it more when I shift from Reverse to Drive and letting the foot off- you can hear it somewhat when applying in normal drive conditions. Have not taken it to the dealer- but the local shop we use inspects and test drives every time I bring it in for service and they indicate brakes are fine.
 
I did notice back in January the first time I took it for wash- that the entire brake (?suspension) system seem to creak/groan and generally were quite grabby after pulling out of the car wash. My assumption is the brakes are still quite wet after the wash- seems to be a regular pattern with the car wash- again not sure its related.
 
Any thoughts?

#19 of 57 Re: 2005 Honda Pilot brake problems [scarlett6] by main7

Jan 05, 2011 (6:32 am)

Replying to: scarlett6 (Sep 12, 2009 12:02 am)
Same thing here. About two months ago my wife and son were nearly rear ended on a busy highway because her 2005 Honda Pilot came to an abrupt stop.
  
I had it checked out and the computer showed two brake system malfunctions but, no repair was recommended or done due to everything being okay now.
 
Honda America refuses to do anything since the local dealer doesn't recommend anything be done.
 
I contacted a local tv station's trouble shooter who made a call to the dealership and they immediately called back and were very interested in my problem but have yet to call with any solution. I will try to keep you posted.
 
You are the first other I have found with the same problem.
 
Thanks,
 
Mike

#20 of 57 Re: 2005 Honda Pilot brake problems [bigdadi118] by main7

Jan 05, 2011 (6:56 am)

Replying to: bigdadi118 (Nov 10, 2009 10:01 pm)
I have had my computer freeze many times but, never did it almost get me killed.

#21 of 57 Re: 2005 Honda Pilot brake problems [main7] by safetymatters

Jan 06, 2011 (10:30 am)

Replying to: main7 (Jan 05, 2011 6:56 am)
mine too... AND never did it try to kill others!

#22 of 57 Re: 2005 Honda Pilot brake problems [emilyn] by main7

Jan 06, 2011 (2:55 pm)

Replying to: emilyn (Nov 03, 2009 6:46 pm)
Emily,
 
I would like to know if you ever got any kind of action out of Honda on the braking problem and what the conclusion was as to what caused it. If it was fixed did they charge you? Mine is out of warranty so the cost will be of concern to me.
 
If you never got any kind of satisfactory response from Honda, maybe we all can by keeping in contact and sharing info with each other. Right now I am waiting on a response from a complaint I filed with the NHTSA and am in contact with the Federal Trade Commission.
 
Thanks,
 
Mike

#23 of 57 Re: 2005 Honda Pilot brake problems [scarlett6] by main7

Jan 06, 2011 (2:57 pm)

Replying to: scarlett6 (Sep 12, 2009 12:02 am)
Cathie,
 
I would like to know if you ever got any kind of action out of Honda on the braking problem and what the conclusion was as to what caused it. If it was fixed did they charge you? Mine is out of warranty so the cost will be of concern to me.
 
If you never got any kind of satisfactory response from Honda, maybe we all can by keeping in contact and sharing info with each other. Right now I am waiting on a response from a complaint I filed with the NHTSA and am in contact with the Federal Trade Commission.
 
Thanks,
 
Mike

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