Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"Caliper was not releasing. This was the second one that did this since the purchase."
Robert O., MO (2011 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"I owned a 2010 Ridgeline prior to this one. ON BOTH I have had to change the rear calibers, due to them seizing and not releasing the brakes once the pedal was released."
Anonymous, OH (2011 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"FROZE IN LOCKED POSITION FROM LACK OF NORMAL USE"
Anonymous, NH (2011 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"This is the second Ridgeline I have owned. I have had problem with calibers seizing on both vehicles. I believe this to be on issue with the Ridgeline."
Anonymous, OH (2011 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"Caliper was sticking when warm. After driving about 10 miles the caliper would start dragging"
Robert O., MO (2011 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"Fluid leak on right front brake valve."
Anonymous, OR (2011 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"replaced brake pads, struts and need to replace timing belt"
Anonymous, SK (2011 Honda Ridgeline 3.5-L V6)"Rear brakes started to make a scraping noise when engaged. Problem was resolved with replacement of rear brake pads."
Anonymous, SK (2011 Honda Ridgeline RT 3.5-L V6)"Replaced front brake pads and machined rotors. First front brake service since new."
Calvin W., BC (2011 Honda Ridgeline RTS 3.5-L V6)"Driven trucks for years never had to replace brakes as often as on the Ridgeline. Have already done one replacement and the squeaking is starting again. Use the down shift and avoid hitting the brakes as a rule so with other vehicles the brakes ha"
J C., NY (2011 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"Both back and front brakes needed replaced with less than 30,000 miles"
Anonymous, OH (2011 Honda Ridgeline RT 3.5-L V6)"despite the amount i drive there still seems to be higher than expected brake wear. So much so that I had a brake failure in the most recent failure."
Anonymous, WA (2011 Honda Ridgeline RT 3.5-L V6)"pedal would go to the floor had to pump up pressure bad master cylinder"
Anonymous, PA (2011 Honda Ridgeline RT 3.5-L V6)"rotors warped probably due to excessive heat and the brakes to pulsate"
Joe G., AZ (2011 Honda Ridgeline 3.5-L V6)"DUE TO LACK OF USE, THE CALIPERS ON A COUPLEOFV WHEELS FROZE"
Anonymous, NH (2011 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)"ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED (CUT) AND TMS SENSORS (4) WERE REPLACED"
Anonymous, NY (2011 Honda Ridgeline RTS 3.5-L V6)"I would say normal maintenance. Replaced rotors and disc pads"
James K., MA (2011 Honda Ridgeline RT 3.5-L V6)"Brakes"
Anonymous, MA (2011 Honda Ridgeline RTS 3.5-L V6)
"Calipers froze on rear wheels"
Berry H., NY (2011 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5-L V6)