Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder – 2013-2016 Acura RDX

B16-002
April 27, 2016
02785 Version 3                                                                                                                                                                            

Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder

Supersedes 16-002, dated February 16, 2016, to revise the information highlighted in yellow.

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

YearModelTrimVIN range
2013โ€“15RDXALLALL
2016RDX2WD5J8TB3โ€ฆGL000001 thru 5J8TB3โ€ฆGL012358
2016RDXAWD5J8TB4โ€ฆGL000001 thru 5J8TB4โ€ฆGL019272

 

REVISION SUMMARY

Under AFFECTED VEHICLES, VINs were added.

 

SYMPTOM

There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Install new front brake discs and pads.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

Part NamePart NumberQuantity
Front Brake Discs (Confirm stamping is dated 5/27/2015 or later. See repair procedure.)45251-TX4-A012
Front Brake Pads45022-TX4-A801

 

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation NumberDescriptionFlat Rate TimeDefect CodeSymptom CodeTemplate IDFailed Part Number
410101Replace the front brake discs0.4 hr032140420116-002N45022-TX4-A01
EReplace the front brake pads0.3 hr

 

Skill Level: Repair Technician

 

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

  1. Inspect the supplierโ€™s manufacturing date code on new service brake discs to confirm they are from the newest mold. Wheel hub date stamping must be May 27, 2015 or later and the casting core number in the vent slots must be 11 or greater. If the new service parts do not meet these criteria, do not install them. Re-order a new set.
manufacturing date code on new service brake discs

 

  1. With the vehicle on a lift, remove both front wheels.
  2. Replace both front brake discs and brake pads. Refer to the service information.
  3. Reinstall all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.

 

END

 

 

 

 

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