| ssMDX01 |
| :2: The clicking noise is finally gone and hopefully It will not return. That bulls..t of floating calipers is finally solved by installing shims on the calipers. I had to wait a month to get all the parts since some were in back order, but I am definetly a happy customer now. The only thing left is the sloshing noise of the fuel tank.:3: |
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| SF-MDX |
| Where did you get the shims? Did the dealer do it? Details on how you got this done......please:4: |
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| mdxxxx |
| More info please. Inquiring minds whant to know! :4: |
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| jj_mdx |
| me confused... does this problem only affect '01 models or it affects both '01 and '02 models? |
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by jj_mdx
me confused... does this problem only affect '01 models or it affects both '01 and '02 models?
I believe it affects both 01 and 02 models. |
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| ssMDX01 |
| From what I know all Acura do this or at least that is what I was told. I got it done at an Acura dealer, they order the parts and it was done under warranty. The shims are for each caliper (4) and it prevents the calipers from shifting when you brake. The noise was especially noticeable on parallel parking when backing up, going foward and applying the brakes. It only took them like an hour to do it so it is not a complicated process. Get this done.:4: |
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| jonnygoodboy |
Hi ssMDX01,
Could you tell us what your work order says? It would help us request the same service from our dealers.
Thanks! |
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| BaldEagle |
quote:
Originally posted by ssMDX01
The clicking noise is finally gone and hopefully It will not return. ................. The only thing left is the sloshing noise of the fuel tank.:3:
My brakes have never clicked, at what mileage did yours start clicking.
(My fuel tank does not slosh.) |
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| hockeyplayer |
| When you say "clicking" do you mean more of a "clunk"? I notice when I go from reverse to forward. I read on this forum that it is a sound that most people have. If there is a fix I am on my way to get it done. |
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| pmspwrdmdx |
Please post more info like what is on the work order because I fought with my dealer about my clicking/clanking noise and they told me that there is nothing they can do about it. Except for that molycoat stuff but they would charge me to do it.
I am very interested to go to my dealer with this information.
BTW, I have a 2002 with the clicking noise. It basically happens after several thousand miles, because the original molycoat that they apply at the factory runs out after a while. (well that's what they told me at least) |
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| ssMDX01 |
This is what is says:
qty fp number description unit price
1 06435-S3V-A00 shim set, RR warranty
2 45236-S0X-013 Liner A, PAD warranty
2 45237-S0X-013 Liner B, PAD warranty
2 45238-S0X-003 Liner C, PAD warranty
2 45239-S0X-003 Liner D, PAD warranty
sorry for the delay but I was trying to post the pic of the work order but could not do it.
This is only to fix the clicking not the clunk. I only hear the clunk in a very hard stop. The clicking I had was for example:
go foward, stop (no clicking), go backwards, stop (clicking), go foward, stop (clicking) .................. that is why I said that this was very noticeable when parallel parking
I had this done in Park Ave Acura, Maywood, NJ. They told me that they had never done it before but they have heard of the shims. Like I said before the cliking is 100% gone.
Paul 123 did you get that message? |
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| rvehock |
| Is there an actual TSB for this problem? |
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by ssMDX01
This is what is says:
qty fp number description unit price
1 06435-S3V-A00 shim set, RR warranty
2 45236-S0X-013 Liner A, PAD warranty
2 45237-S0X-013 Liner B, PAD warranty
2 45238-S0X-003 Liner C, PAD warranty
2 45239-S0X-003 Liner D, PAD warranty
sorry for the delay but I was trying to post the pic of the work order but could not do it....
ssMDX01,
If you have a scanned image, you can email it to me, and I can attempt to adapt and post the pic, if you wish. |
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| ssMDX01 |
| ok, what is your email mdxxxx. |
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by ssMDX01
ok, what is your email mdxxxx.
I've PM'd you... |
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| pmspwrdmdx |
For those interested...
I printed this page and took it to my dealer today at lunch when I picked up my X after having the sway bar endlink fixed :rolleyes: and showed it to him with the part numbers and such.
He ordered the parts and told me they'd call me when they came in. He said they were available but that there was no information as to what the parts were in their system. He thought it was odd that on your list, there were 2 liner pads for each caliper. But he ordered that way and said that he'd see when they got there.
Do you have an explanation as to why there are Qty 2 for the pads?
Anyway, hopefully all the dealers will get on this bandwagon if we persist enough. It's just not acceptable for them to say that this is a normal noise. At least for me, it's not acceptable! |
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| ssMDX01 |
pmspwrdmdx,
I scan the acura invoice and email it to MDXXXX, I hope he is able to post it for everyone to see. |
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by ssMDX01
pmspwrdmdx,
I scan the acura invoice and email it to MDXXXX, I hope he is able to post it for everyone to see.
Here you go ssMDX01. I have my 7500 mile maintenance scheduled next month. Seems like a wise preventative measure at the very least to get this taken care of...:4: |
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| paul123 |
quote:
Originally posted by ssMDX01
This is what is says:
qty fp number description unit price
1 06435-S3V-A00 shim set, RR warranty
2 45236-S0X-013 Liner A, PAD warranty
2 45237-S0X-013 Liner B, PAD warranty
2 45238-S0X-003 Liner C, PAD warranty
2 45239-S0X-003 Liner D, PAD warranty
sorry for the delay but I was trying to post the pic of the work order but could not do it.
This is only to fix the clicking not the clunk. I only hear the clunk in a very hard stop. The clicking I had was for example:
go foward, stop (no clicking), go backwards, stop (clicking), go foward, stop (clicking) .................. that is why I said that this was very noticeable when parallel parking
I had this done in Park Ave Acura, Maywood, NJ. They told me that they had never done it before but they have heard of the shims. Like I said before the cliking is 100% gone.
Paul 123 did you get that message?
Yes I got the message and thank you very much, ssMDX01. Wayne had stated that he used the original brake shimes from Acura that came with the MDX. He also used some more of the brake anti-sieze compound. Wayne mentioned that this took up the slack or small amount of play in the pad. He also stated like I had said that the pads can be bent or hammered slightly to take up the slack also. He believes that the shimes will only be temporary fix because as the pad wears down again the noise may come back. The dealer was very friendly and very helpful.
Park Ave. Acura Maywood N.J. Wayne (201) 587-9000 |
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| mginter250 |
Just picked mine up from shop today and was told that my MDX already the parts numbers listed above installed. I only have 1700 miles on an '02' which is about a month old now. They also said that the noise is normal for Acura's. This is completely unbelievable for a vehicle. I don't understand why Acura doesn't have a cure for the "obvious" problem!! Hopefully this info. will get relayed to the appropriate people than CAN make a difference.
Marc |
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| EXCALIBUR |
I took my MDX into the dealer today for service...warranty work just to tighten up the parking brake cable slack. Like most of you, I have been experiencing the "Rear Brake Clunk Syndrome". I showed the service advisor the printout from this thread. He acknowledged the brake clunk exists in the MDX. However, he further mentioned that according to Amercan Honda, adding brake shims to the MDX is not an authorized warranty repair. He also said that shimming the rear brake pads would promote premature brake pad wear and adversely affect brake performance. Let's open this topic up for discussion once again.
Q: How can adding shims to the rear brakes be authorized at one dearlership and not at another? Members?:confused: |
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| dvilla |
I called the dealership (Tischer Acura) and mentioned to them about this thread -- which I also printed and will show it to them. They'll take a look at it and hopefully they'll do something about it.
I don't expect to shell out $$$ 'coz I have an extended warranty. |
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| paul123 |
quote:
Originally posted by EXCALIBUR
I took my MDX into the dealer today for service...warranty work just to tighten up the parking brake cable slack. Like most of you, I have been experiencing the "Rear Brake Clunk Syndrome". I showed the service advisor the printout from this thread. He acknowledged the brake clunk exists in the MDX. However, he further mentioned that according to Amercan Honda, adding brake shims to the MDX is not an authorized warranty repair. He also said that shimming the rear brake pads would promote premature brake pad wear and adversely affect brake performance. Let's open this topic up for discussion once again.
Q: How can adding shims to the rear brakes be authorized at one dearlership and not at another? Members?:confused:
Each dealer has the right to pick up the temporary solution as a good will fix and repair. Depending on which dealer you go to. Some will not make any attempt unless Acura will pick up the cost, which they will not presently. Presently unless the individual dealer will pick-up the cost as a good will fix, you are out of luck. Acura has to put out a TSB on the issue, then Acura will pick up the cost. |
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| waylan |
| I've ordered an 03 and was wondering if anyone was reporting clicking on the new ones? I of course have the "characteristic" clicking in my 02. |
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| vicpai |
quote:
Originally posted by jj_mdx
me confused... does this problem only affect '01 models or it affects both '01 and '02 models?
......2003 models as well!!! ......VALENCIA ACURA just fixed this "brake click/clunk" for me 2 days back, and "shims" was the exact word used by the mechanic, Dan. I was pleasantly shocked because I didn't think there was a "cure" for this. However, this must be a very recent fix that Acura came up with. However, the gas tank slosh is still very much there ;) .
......However, the main reason I had taken the vehicle in for, still remains unresolved:
that is, it still "wanders" somewhat on the freeway needing constant miniscule inputs to the steering wheel to keep it on course. Additionally, it leans a bit to the left, which makes taking "right-turn-corners" not smooth at all with more body lean/instability. Steering response is equally lackluster (as though there was a "lag" and no direct communication between the steering wheel and the wheels - this is especially noticeable on the freeway when changing lanes and trying to keep the vehicle on course). The mechanic said nothing is out of the norm, and the only explanation he could give me is that the gas tank is larger on the left by design, and probably puts more weight on the left side when the tank is full :rolleyes:
Other than this one "handling/suspension/steering" issue, the vehicle has around 5,700 miles now and, knock on fake wood :D , has been trouble free so far! |
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| xlargebee |
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Originally posted by vicpai
......2003 models as well!!!
does this noise come after a certain mileage?
or is it there from the beginning if it is going to be heard?
i'm beginning to worry about
for i had such a pain with lexus is300. |
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| sspeedy7056 |
The shims are NOT an official ACURA fix.
If they make the noise go away, it will come back.
The shifting pad design is "apparently" built in to the rear brake design. I suspect having something to do with the emergency brake mechanism and to avoid binding.
One savings grace everyone: It causes no problems whatsoever. While it may be annoying, we all still drive one of the smoothest SUVs made. All cars have an Idiosyncrasy or 2. The MDX is pretty darn good.
With all the little gripes we all have, (yes.we are all picky) Drive a Chevy Blazer for a month then come back to your MDX. You won't even hear the brake click anymore. |
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| cmdpm |
vicpai,
the "tracking" problems you are having on the highway should be fixed.
the explanation the service guy gave you should mean that all (or most) MDXs would have the same issue. i do not have this problem and since it is the first time i've heard of it, it seems to be rare.
i have had issues in thre past with other cars where the same type of lame explanation was given when service either does not know how to fix a specific problem or doesn't care enough to find out.
is it the tires? the alignment? or other?
you deserve to have this problem fixed-do not accept excuses!
good luck,
chris |
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| DavidM |
......and the clicking noise was substantially reduced. However, as mentioned above, it has returned.
The dealer will do them for you (under warranty) but it is only a temporary fix.
I still think this is inexcusable.....Acura should get their head out and find a fix for this..... |
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