JHZR2
Staff member
Our 2014 odyssey has 94k. Original brakes. Never have warped or exhibited the rotor issues that some have complained about.
But the pads were due. Not bad for 94k of mostly in town driving.
Because of the condition of the rotors, and the fact that they aren’t warped or have funky runout, which is a common complaint, I decided to do a pad slap with OE pads. The pads and the stopping is excellent, just like new. No complaints.
The system has done well for around town use.
Rears were more worn than fronts:
Fronts:
Rotors hardly show wear either.
Nothing was that rusty really. Not huge flaky rust that was concerning. Everything could be filed or wire brushed to be ok. Everything bedded and works great.
But my concern was with the front calipers. Specifically this:
The chrome is flaking off of the one, yet it’s bright. The other piston is a bit rusty.
How concerned should I be about this? Not sure if they sell replacement pistons. I know I can still get Frenkit pistons and seals for my w123 Mercedes calipers. But not sure about for Honda. Is this cosmetic? Does it make any difference? I used a little M-77 on the pad to take up the gaps. I don’t know that it’s the best product long term for that, but it works, everything is silent, so it’s fine for now.
Thanks!
But the pads were due. Not bad for 94k of mostly in town driving.
Because of the condition of the rotors, and the fact that they aren’t warped or have funky runout, which is a common complaint, I decided to do a pad slap with OE pads. The pads and the stopping is excellent, just like new. No complaints.
The system has done well for around town use.
Rears were more worn than fronts:
Fronts:
Rotors hardly show wear either.
Nothing was that rusty really. Not huge flaky rust that was concerning. Everything could be filed or wire brushed to be ok. Everything bedded and works great.
But my concern was with the front calipers. Specifically this:
The chrome is flaking off of the one, yet it’s bright. The other piston is a bit rusty.
How concerned should I be about this? Not sure if they sell replacement pistons. I know I can still get Frenkit pistons and seals for my w123 Mercedes calipers. But not sure about for Honda. Is this cosmetic? Does it make any difference? I used a little M-77 on the pad to take up the gaps. I don’t know that it’s the best product long term for that, but it works, everything is silent, so it’s fine for now.
Thanks!
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