Brake TSB

[rogert]

I decided to pursue the brake noise problem I have had since bringing my Pilot home last April.
The service adisor told me that "Honda" said the noise was "normal".

My local advisor told me a TSB has just been released for the Pilot for the same issue.

Service Bulletin
 2004 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved BTB 26828 (0403) 1 of 1
CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,
and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Acura automobile dealer.
March 23, 2004
04-009
Applies To: 2001–03 MDX – ALL
2004 MDX – From VIN 2HKYD1...4H500001 thru 2HKYD1...4H514801
Clunk From the Rear Brakes
SYMPTOM
The rear brake calipers clunk when you first apply the
brakes after changing the direction of the vehicle.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The outer shims on the rear brake pads do not allow
the pads to slide easily when you press the brake
pedal. This causes the outer pad to hit hard during a
change of direction, resulting in a clunk.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the rear brake pad shims.
NOTE: Brake pad replacement and disc resurfacing is
not needed to get rid of the clunk.
PARTS INFORMATION
Rear Brake Pad Shim Set: P/N 06435-S3V-A01
REQUIRED MATERIALS
M-77 Assembly Paste: P/N 08798-9010
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 411150
Flat Rate Time: 0.7 hour
Failed Part: P/N 06435-S3V-A00
Defect Code: 03001
Symptom Code: 04213
Template ID: 04-009A
Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty
expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by
the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone
Office. You must request consideration, and get a
decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove and discard the rear brake pad shims
(three per caliper). Refer to the 2001–02 MDX
Service Manual, page 19-16, or the 2003–04 MDX
Service Manual, page 19-18.
NOTE: Brake pad replacement and disc
resurfacing is not needed to get rid of the clunk.
2. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste to the
new brake pad shims in these areas:
• The back of inner shim A and outer shim D.
• Both sides of inner shim B and outer shim C.
3. Install the new brake pad shims (four per side) on
each rear caliper. Refer to the 2001–02 MDX
Service Manual, page 19-17, or the 2003–04 MDX
Service Manual, page 19-19.
OUTER BRAKE
PAD SHIM C
INNER BRAKE
PAD SHIM A
OUTER BRAKE
PAD SHIM D
INNER BRAKE
PAD SHIM B

[chowgirl]

http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/attachment.php?s=75a13f8ba53b4f10340f9c24f437f297&postid=123291

pdf version. I'm taking this to my dealer when I get my transmission recall notice. :roll:

[chowgirl]

I brought this printout in today (thanks! btw) and they supposedly fixed this. we shall see...

[Anonymous]

question....I have Honda locks on my wheels. the key is in my trunk, in the original packaging, wrapped in bubble wrap. it did not look disturbed. (I check EVERYthing and basically move out of the car when I leave it with them.)

so do the dealers have a master key or something? I am assuming this has to be the case if they did indeed add the shims.

??

[PatrickC1026]

^^^ That's a very good question. The way that the wheel locks are made, I doubt that a master key can be used for all wheel locks, but I may be wrong. You should ask the dealer if they actually did the work.

[luvcar]

http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/attachment.php?s=75a13f8ba53b4f10340f9c24f437f297&postid=123291

pdf version. I'm taking this to my dealer when I get my transmission recall notice. :roll:

My dealer changed the break shim at 15,000 miles service for free in june 2004 (eventhough they kept telling me the noise was normal over the phone and in person) until I told them the SHIM Pads

[wbhikergirl]

^^^ That's a very good question. The way that the wheel locks are made, I doubt that a master key can be used for all wheel locks, but I may be wrong. You should ask the dealer if they actually did the work.

There's a few different kinds of locks, and technicians at Honda dealers have the master sets. I know, I forgot my key once. But it's ALWAYS a good idea for to double check the work with them.

[joramed]

rogert,
I need some clarification about the Brake TSB. Under SYMPTOM, it is mentioned that "the rear brake calipers clunk when you first apply the
brakes AFTER changing the direction of the vehicle". Shouldn't this be BEFORE? Or is it brake, change direction, brake again and then the clunk is heard. I am trying to reproduce the clunking on my 2003 EXL according to the report but no success. I do hear a loud clunk though when I am parked on an incline surface, facing up, I step on the brake and shift from Park to Drive or Reverse. Do you know if this can be fixed by the Brake TSB? Thanks for your opinion.