New brake pads...trying to decide

[ssg]

Originally Posted by xd9x19

The illustrious Service Manual mentions using Molykote M-77 adhesive during a brake change to, I suppose, keep the shims in place or whatever. Can substitutes be used? If so, what?

Can you get this stuff at the auto store or does it come only from Honda?

M-77 is the only thing I'll use on OE brake pad's and shims, I have no clue how it does what it does but it's magic I swear. Never seen another product like it.

The good news is that when you order the pads (which you won't be doing for over 100k or so Im guessing anyways now) make sure you get the front or rear pad kit, this will include the shims,pads, and more than enough M-77 to get the job done.

I just did the rear pads on my truck and gained another packet of the stuff, so if you end up needing some, I'll gladly send you a spare.

[ssg]

Originally Posted by xd9x19

After rotating the tires and checking the pads, doesn't look like I'll need new pads any time soon. Front ones have about 1/2" of pad left. Same with the back, but I didn't measure it...just took pictures for later reference.

62k and 40k here (2 Ridges, the 40k one gets alot more city driving) and I only had to do the rears because one of the calipers froze and wasn't caught by the resident mechanic (also the author).

The 60k+ RTL looks about the same as the first time I rotated the tires...I could probably sell it and say they were just put on

[xd9x19]

As well as the brakes appear to be wearing, I think I'm going to go with the Honda OEM pads whenever the time comes. Glad to hear the OEM pads come with a packet of the Molykote.

[schwejo]

I read it somewhere, cant remember where, but that Ridgelines already come with high quality cermic pads. Can anyone confirm? For my needs, the brakes have been outstanding and the relatively small amount of dust produced has been similar to other ceramic pads that Ive used.

[xd9x19]

Originally Posted by schwejo

I read it somewhere, cant remember where, but that Ridgelines already come with high quality cermic pads. Can anyone confirm? For my needs, the brakes have been outstanding and the relatively small amount of dust produced has been similar to other ceramic pads that Ive used.

I think I've read somewhere on the board that the OEM pads were ceramic. I think all the ones I've researched at Auto-zone, Advance Auto and NAPA have all been noted or listed as ceramic pads.

[ridgeline2006]

Originally Posted by xd9x19

I think I've read somewhere on the board that the OEM pads were ceramic. I think all the ones I've researched at Auto-zone, Advance Auto and NAPA have all been noted or listed as ceramic pads.

I can tell you this on the 06 RL if they were ceramic the brake dust was terrible. Now that I changed them to Car Quest's Ceramic Pads I don't see any dust. Good luck picking out a good pad

[ChrisM]

Originally Posted by ridgeline2006

I can tell you this on the 06 RL if they were ceramic the brake dust was terrible. Now that I changed them to Car Quest's Ceramic Pads I don't see any dust. Good luck picking out a good pad

I haven't had any issues with dust with the OEM pads. They are actually one of the better sets of OEM pads I have come across. I'll put the OEM's back on when these finally wear out.

[xridgelinex]

Originally Posted by ChrisM

I haven't had any issues with dust with the OEM pads. They are actually one of the better sets of OEM pads I have come across. I'll put the OEM's back on when these finally wear out.

I agree, hardly any brake dust... You want to talk brake dust, look at fords, dodges and BMW's... Some of the worst I have seen...

[ridgeline2006]

I agree my Explorer was bad. I changed them to ceramic and it cleared the problem up. If anyone is interested the Car Quest stock number is NRSMAXX GCD1102 and GCD1103 Good luck. It works for me.

[xd9x19]

Well, here's some pics of my brakes at 45k miles. They appear to be wearing well. Some have mentioned that the rears on some Hondas have worn faster than the fronts, but that doesn't appear to be the case for me. Based on this, how far do you think these brakes will take me?

Left front pic 1
Left front pic 2
Left rear
Right front
Right rear pic 1
Right rear pic 2