why is my Honda Pilot YF3 (2016-2022) making a grinding noise during braking?

Solution

1. Preparation

• Tools Required: Jack and jack stands, lug wrench, brake cleaner, socket set, torque wrench, safety goggles, gloves.
• Lift the vehicle securely using a jack and support it with jack stands. Remove the wheel to access the brake components.

2. Inspect and Replace Brake Pads

• Sub-steps:
  1. Check the thickness of the brake pads; if less than 3mm, replace them.
  2. Remove the caliper bolts using a socket wrench and carefully slide the caliper off the rotor.
  3. Remove the old brake pads from the caliper bracket.
  4. Clean the caliper bracket with brake cleaner and inspect for damage.
  5. Install new brake pads into the caliper bracket, ensuring they are properly aligned.
  6. Reinstall the caliper over the new pads and torque the caliper bolts to the manufacturer's specifications (typically around 25-30 lb-ft).

3. Inspect and Replace Brake Rotors (if needed)

• Sub-steps:
  1. If rotors are damaged or worn, remove them by unscrewing the rotor retaining screws (if equipped).
  2. Clean the new rotor with brake cleaner to remove any protective coating.
  3. Install the new rotor onto the hub and secure it with the retaining screws.
  4. Ensure the rotor is seated correctly and spins freely.

4. Final Assembly

• Reinstall the wheel and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
• Lower the vehicle and torque the lug nuts to the manufacturer's specifications (typically around 80-100 lb-ft).