If I was in your position and still had brake material left, I would try the brake re-bedding process to see if that would correct your pulsing. If the pads and/or rotors are in need of replacement and you are dissatisfied with OEM, I would consider the Goodwin Racing Ridgeline Brake Upgrade when available.

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You can resurface rotors many times before they need replacing. The longer you let the vibration while braking go, the worse it will get. Pads and a rotor resurface, and a proper bedding technique will be the fastest and easiest, and least expensive option. Other brake pads, with different material compositions can lead to other issues. Excessive brake dust buildup and noise being the two main concerns.

 

Following. I'm looking to either replace the fronts w/ OEM or aftermarket.

 

I have had good luck with stop tech before

 

I don't know what's going on but if I check the local auto parts stores the prices for rotors are similar to OEM. Often, OEM pads are cheaper. I think OEM rotors rust the least. However, RockAuto seems to have the best prices. From what I read, spend you money on the pads, not the rotors and get new hardware.

 

Just went with the stop-tech cryo slotted rotors with hawk LTS pads. It bites notably harder on a pedal stomp.

I had good luck with these as a towing combo on my Titan.

The factory combo is pretty lame bad mix of materials and heat ranges cause pad imprinting under moderate use.

Par for the course - Only truck I never needed aftermarket brakes on was my lightning.

 

Just went with the stop-tech cryo slotted rotors with hawk LTS pads. It bites notably harder on a pedal stomp.

I second the Hawk LTS with StopTech rotors. The Z36 pads are no joke either and they were the front pads I had for many years.

 

I have used the Powerstop kits on several cars including my 2003 Pilot that kept warping OEM rotors. The z36 pads are better for heavy vehicles like the Ridgeline.
However on this forum over half the members are dyed in the wool true Honda believers, and no product can match Honda OEM products. You've maybe already figured that out. It was very similar almost 15 years ago when I was discussing my old Pilots issues and recurring problems with OEM parts.

 

Is any else having a problem finding parts on the shelf. I am told be several vendors I can't get these until mid August. Power Stop K7576-36 Front and Rear Z36 Truck & Tow Brake Kit, Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads and Drilled/Slotted Brake Rotors

Are the US made, China or Japan? Is this all of the COVID- 19 crap and lack of production issues?

 

just ordered the stoptech kit (drilled and slotted). We will see how she goes. Gonna take about a month to get here.

 

The rotors are amazing and barely rust. The cooling fins and hats are probably painted black (like mine was) and they resist that ugly rust very well.
What type of pad did you go with?

 

The rotors are amazing and barely rust. The cooling fins and hats are probably painted black (like mine was) and they resist that ugly rust very well.
What type of pad did you go with?

I ordered this and they had a coupon for 10% off. $428.76 shipped for me.

 

2017 RTL-E, 58k miles, and among it's many issues is a need for brake pads and likely rotors. I've had the grabbing/pulsing brake issue for awhile, dealership suggested turning rotors but I'd rather just replace. I've searched the other threads in both G1 and G2 and haven't seen a ton of review. OEM pads and rotors are somewhere around $475 after shipping (bernardi). I was never very impressed with the OEM brakes in the first place, so i've narrowed other options down to:

Powerstop z23 -$300

Powerstop z36 - $335

Stoptech street pads/rotors - $411/$455 depending on rotor (slotted vs drilled/slotted)

I've read a lot of good things on other truck forums about both sets of powerstops. I don't do any towing, but have been known to load the truck down with mountain bikes, camping gear, and multiple people for long trips. I'm leaning towards the z23's, but would I notice a big performance boost from the z36?

I've also seen people say good things about the stoptech pads as well. EBC are north of $700 for all for corners, more than I want to spend.

I did not see anyone answer this post and give any information about what to use. It sure would be nice. I have been looking at the Power Stop Z36 but would like to find SS rotors if I could but not been successful. Have you installed either kit. Are you satisfied with the product as it is. Please let me know before I go off and spend hundreds of dollars and get a lousy made in china product. Thanks

 

I did, so did a couple of others. Just read the responses.

 

@carid states no shipping delays on their website under the product page.
For the pads alone, there is no delays on Carparts.com either. The kit is not available on their site.
AutoZone states next day delivery for the kit and indicates no delays.

Amazon and RockAuto are out of stock with a 2 month delay.

You may want to just call around. Go to PowerStop's website and run through their vendor outlets. As far as the country of origin, it is stated that some are made here in the US.

 

I'm having the same issue with my ordered of z36 pads and rotors. It's been a month so far and still nothing. Good thing I ordered with the intention of installing them in the fall before winter.

 

Interestingly, in calling around the various dealers in my area (columbus, OH) for OEM pads and rotors prices, the parts department told me just to "go to Napa" and get aftermarket rotors - they said that would work fine with the Honda pads. I have tried re-bedding and it hasn't worked, as soon as the brakes get hot they're pulsing again. And my brake fluid has gotten pretty dark - dealer recommended a flush.

I know I could just have the fronts resurfaced, but I don't have a good place to leave the truck up on jack stands for hours while I haul the rotors to get done. Apartment living is no fun.

Auto Anything currently running a lightning sale on Powerstop - Hard to pass up at this price.

AutoAnything Lightning Sale

AutoAnything Lightning Sale

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Interestingly, in calling around the various dealers in my area (columbus, OH) for OEM pads and rotors prices, the parts department told me just to "go to Napa" and get aftermarket rotors - they said that would work fine with the Honda pads. I have tried re-bedding and it hasn't worked, as soon as the brakes get hot they're pulsing again. And my brake fluid has gotten pretty dark - dealer recommended a flush.

I know I could just have the fronts resurfaced, but I don't have a good place to leave the truck up on jack stands for hours while I haul the rotors to get done. Apartment living is no fun.

Auto Anything currently running a lightning sale on Powerstop - Hard to pass up at this price.

AutoAnything Lightning Sale

AutoAnything Lightning Sale

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Thanks for posting the AutoAnything deal. I went ahead and ordered the z36 replacements for the front since I have be annoyed by the vibrations when they get hot. I tried re-bedding my brakes a couple times, but doesn't seem to make any difference. These did not even last 20k and typically I get 50k+ out of my brakes and rotors. It is probably cheaper for me to replace them than have the rotors turned anyways.

 

If the rotors have never been re-surfaced, that's the first option. Sometimes you get a better result re-surfacing after the rotors have been through several heat cycles.
Honda re-surfaces rotors with an "on the car" lathe, they don't recommend doing it off car. I have had acceptable results off car, but it's not my first choice.
If the pads are worn at all, they can create hot spots on newly surfaced rotors. You may get away with it, though.
Improper wheel lug torque may cause rotors to warp.
My experience is sooner or later, it's going to happen.

 

I went with EBC Greenstuff 6000 pads front and rear - found for pretty cheap on amazon, along with cryo treated centric blank rotors (also cheap on amazon) for the front and non-cryo centric rotors (buybrakes.com) for the back. The more I read about the powerstops among different truck types, the spottier the reviews were. Thought the upgrade to cryo rotors on the front would help me only have to replace pads a few years down the road.

 

Okay people I got the new Power Stop K7576-36 rotors and pads for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline due to the fact I will be hauling a trailer across country and have written the company may times and asked where I could find the proper procedure for breaking in the new rotors and pads. They came back and said the instruction were on the brake pad box. Well they are not. Then I asked for them to give me the instructions in writing and can't get them from the instructions. Does anyone have them laying around from maybe an upgrade they did. Please post if so. Thanks in advance.

 

I found the break in instructions on the Powerstop website in the product detail.

 

I have done hundreds of "brake jobs." No come backs. I'm reasonably certain the customer/owner never bothered to do a "Break in." Does anyone break in their new cars brakes?