Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"Premature failure of left front brake caliper. Required replacement of caliper AND a rotor which was itself nearly new"
Robert B., NJ (2010 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"Left rear caliper hung up and wore the lining off of the inner pad which destroyed the rotor. Had to replace the caliper, both rotors and pads."
Anonymous, FL (2010 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"Misdiagnosis by dealer. Brake pedal would have to be depressed almost to floor before braking occurred. Dealer solution, replace brake fluid & pads. Told them pick one, they choose pads. Did not fix problem, I told them to check master cylinder. The"
Richard W., MI (2010 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"brake wearr"
Anonymous, MA (2010 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"The pads rust (freeze) in the calipers causing the pads to wear prematurely. It's as if the clearance between the pad tangs and where they slide in the caliper is too tight. I've taken to filing down the tangs a few thoUSnds on the new pads and thi"
Gregory K., AB (2010 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"started making grating noises. no noticeable change in braking."
Anonymous, MA (2010 Honda Ridgeline 3.5-L V6)"expected brake wear. was done prior to any problem,"
Stephen M., MD (2010 Honda Ridgeline RT 3.5-L V6)"The right rear parking brake cable seized, particularly when wet and frozen resulting in occasions when it would not release. The outer casing of the cable appeared to have been damaged due to an impact with something resulting in moisture entering the cable"
Reginald H., MB (2010 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"Brakes were badly worn at time of purchase"
Charles R., HI (2010 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"Rear pads wore out quit quickly!"
J O., ON (2010 Honda Ridgeline RT 3.5-L V6)"The Ridgeline goes through brakes quickly. The calipers have stuck several times on the front brakes and caused excessive heat and rotor problems. I have had to replace the entire front brakes (pads calipers and rotors at least twice in the last 4 years. The dealer says it is due to rust from salt but I have never had this problem with other vehicles"
Anonymous, PA (2010 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"During a trip to Texas from WA, experienced noisy, grabbing brakes. Had to get them fixed at a local mechanic"
Anonymous, WA (2010 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"Excessive wear caused rotors (and pads) to be replaced at 36,000 miles. Much too soon"
Mark L., OH (2010 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"No ware squealers on the rear brakes. so they were damaged when pads wore out"
J O., ON (2010 Honda Ridgeline RT 3.5-L V6)"(6) trips back to dealer to fix rear brake issue. Dealer was very understanding and easy to work with, but this was a frustrating experience to correct"
Anonymous, PA (2010 Honda Ridgeline RT 3.5-L V6)
"One rear caliper was stuck and had to be replaced, so I replaced both."
Anonymous, (2010 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)