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#43 of 57 2004 Honda Pilot - Braking Problems and on Ice by macrov

Nov 07, 2011 (10:09 am)

Last winter I found that when trying to break on icy roads, the brakes made a grinding sound and the car fishtails a little and skids; I had to be very careful not to lose control. This happened even if was not braking very suddenly or from a high speed. But this doesn't happen at all if I'm driving on a dry road; it stops just fine.
 
More recently, my wife had an unexpected near failure when she had to brake fairly suddenly at a crosswalk, but when I have tried to replicate it, I had no problem at all. So I'm wondering if this is a problem of electronics, and not, say, brake pads.

#44 of 57 Re: 2004 Honda Pilot - Braking Problems and on Ice [macrov] by bjader

Dec 14, 2011 (2:02 pm)

Replying to: macrov (Nov 07, 2011 10:09 am)
Grinding sounds usually occur when your brake pads are already worn out. It is something that it is already metal to metal. The other thing is you got already a defective brake rotor. The other reason is if you intalled a low quality brake pad. I can recommend to replace it with good quality brake pad. If you got ABS possibly your ABS is not properly working.Somethimes your senson installed in each wheel are already dirty or sometimes the connection is already dirty. One solution is unplug the connection and clean it with spray electronics cleaner and clean all the sensors. I hope this will help
bjader

#45 of 57 2010 Honda Pilot rotor problem by mwk1

Jun 04, 2012 (9:28 am)

I have a 2010 Honda Pilot EX with 20,000 miles. I noticed that the steering wheel would vibrate when applying the brakes at a speed of 50 miles per hour or more. According to the local Honda dealer, the rotors are warped and they recommended that I replace the rotors. Wondering if anyone else has had this problem - find it hard to believe that the rotors need to be replaced with such low mileage.

#46 of 57 2011 Honda Pilot - break problem when inclined on hill by piloteeeer

Jun 06, 2012 (4:00 pm)

We've reported our break problem to our Honda dealer, along with their mechanics, but we still not have gotten any fix on this issue.
 
Only when we drive up a hill (well-inclined), and before you reach the top of the hill- therefore, stopping due to a stop sign or signal light, the break becomes stiff. It's literally feels like you're stepping on a ROCK. No break pedal movement at all. Accelerator after the stop has no problem, but the service man at our dealer keeps denying our complaint and says that there is no problem.. when this is a serious break problem. The break pedal becomes very stiff; no movement at all. The service man tells me that the break stops since its at the end of the break track, but when it hits the end, the break should well come back up. But it does not; the break remains stiff until I hit the accelerator. I have driven many cars in the past and I have never had this issue before. This is the first time this is happening. And I'm worried that this issue can turn into something serious.
 
I am going back to my dealer tomorrow morning to discuss this issue with the service manager. I would like to know if anyone might have this similar issue..?
 

#47 of 57 Re: 2010 Honda Pilot rotor problem [mwk1] by sweatymamma

Jun 07, 2012 (11:21 pm)

Replying to: mwk1 (Jun 04, 2012 9:28 am)
We are having the same problem. Im getting it checked tomorrow. We have 35k on our 2010. I've never had a car where I've had rotor or break problems, so seems strange that we are already addressing it so soon!

#48 of 57 Re: 2010 Honda Pilot rotor problem [mwk1] by ewunschel

Jun 12, 2012 (1:27 pm)

Replying to: mwk1 (Jun 04, 2012 9:28 am)
My neighbor and I both have 2011 Pilots, and are having the exact same problem. She was just told the same thing as you at 22,000 miles. Mine has only 14,000 miles, but has been showing these symptoms for a couple months now. I feel the rotors are inadequate for the weight of the vehicle, but Honda won't do anything aboout it!

#49 of 57 Re: 2010 Honda Pilot rotor problem [mwk1] by verybeeg

Jun 29, 2012 (10:52 am)

Replying to: mwk1 (Jun 04, 2012 9:28 am)
I have the same prob on my 2009 EXL. It started when the car was about 38K miles. I owned several cars beforehand, and had never had brakes go this soon. Unfortunately, Honda can point the finger at us for braking hard too often or when the rotors are too hot. But I owned so many cars beforehand without the same issue, and that so many people have the same prob really leads me to believe it's Honda's issue.
 
To replace just the front rotors would cost $450 to $550. Honda deal said they can just resurface the rotors, but I read that's not usually advised.

#51 of 57 2012 Pilot brake issues by bill2020

Sep 19, 2012 (11:38 am)

Is anyone experiencing a soft brake pedal on the 2012 pilot touring model?

#52 of 57 Re: 2010 Honda Pilot rotor problem [mwk1] by pnik

Oct 15, 2012 (10:17 am)

Replying to: mwk1 (Jun 04, 2012 9:28 am)
My wifes 2010 pilot is having the same problems. We had the rotors resurfaced last year after new tires didn't solve the problem. (crap stock Goodyears Honda uses, that's another issue) but it's happening again. So, I had the tires rotated and balanced, still has the shimmy when breaking. It's in the shop today to have the rotors resurfaced....
 
I don't use dealers for repairs unless it's a warranty issue, has anyone had anything covered by the dealers on the rotor issue? The Pilot has 45,000 on it!

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