Brakes - Rear Brake Clunking Noise

04-009

June 4, 2004

Applies To:
2001-03 MDX - ALL
*2004 MDX- From VIN 2HNYD1...4H500001 thru 2HNYD1...4H514801*

Clunk From the Rear Brakes
(Supersedes 04-009, dated March 23, 2004)

Updated information is shown by asterisks.

SYMPTOM

The rear brake calipers clunk when you first apply the brakes after changing the direction of the vehicle.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The outer shims on the rear brake pads do not allow the pads to slide easily when you press the brake pedal. This causes the outer pad to hit hard during a change of direction, resulting in a clunk.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the rear brake pad shims.

NOTE:
Brake pad replacement and disc resurfacing is not needed to get rid of the clunk.

PARTS INFORMATION

Rear Brake Pad Shim Set: P/N 06435-53V-A01

REQUIRED MATERIALS

M-77 Assembly Paste: P/N 08798-9010

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 411150

Flat Rate Time: 0.7 hour

Failed Part: P/N 06435-S3V-A00

Defect Code: 03001

Symptom Code: 04213

Template ID: 04-009A

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove and discard the rear brake pad shims (three per caliper). Refer to the 2001-02 MDX Service Manual, page 19-16, or the 2003-04 MDX Service Manual, page 19-18.

NOTE:
Brake pad replacement and disc resurfacing is not needed to get rid of the clunk.





2. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste to the new brake pad shims in these areas:

^ The back of inner shim A and outer shim D.

^ Both sides of inner shim B and outer shim C.

3. Install the new brake pad shims (four per side) on each rear caliper. Refer to the 2001-02 MDX Service Manual, page 19-17, or the 2003-04 MDX Service Manual, page 19-19.





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