In this video I show you how to replace the rear brake rotors and pads on 2017 – 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The in-video title states 2016 but this is incorrect. Thanks for watching, please subscribe!
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Acura MDX Rear Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement: 2017 – 2020
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Where did you get your caliper piston tool?
Is this the same procedure with 2021?
I am fortunate to have both my 2019 Acura MDX and found this video for her well. Thanks!
bmw has the same e-brake on the rear, everyone I've talked to said you have to take the motor off and turn it with a torx bit so I never tried the retractor on it, turns out you just have to switch manufactures
You feel safe not using jack stands?
2016 MDX has old drum/shoe emergency brake set up, so just changing pads is easier, no piston retractor tool needed.
FYI, for my '16 RLX, I had to remove the EPB motor(T-27 bit, 2 screws) and turn the piston screw (T-47 bit) clockwise until it bottoms. Then use C-clamp or tool to collapse the piston so caliper can be reinstalled. The caliper mount bolts are 13 mm or T-47 bit. I started the engine, slowly pumped brakes until firm pedal then apply EPB(you'll hear a whirr about 5-10 secs) and then done. Hope this helps the RLX guys & gals out there.
This works on RLX also. I used bungee cords to hold caliper out of the way.
This is the best video on how to replace rear brake pads/rotors on 2016-2020 MDX. Very clear steps and the list of tools. Thank you!
Awesome Video, Thanks for Posting!
Quick question….Title says rear but it’s looks like you do this front breaks? I’m guessing it’s identical? Is there a big difference? Thanks again!
Thank you for posting this video. Do you recommend using OEM rotors and brakes? If not what specific brakes did you use? Did you notice and shaking when applying the brakes after a few uses? Where do you get the brake piston rewind tool? Thank you for your help!
Can you provide brand of brake caliber grease you use or recommend? Thanks great video!
Thanks! but why don't set the electric parking brake before starting the job? is it unsafe, right?
What rotors and pads did you switch to.
From where you got the brake pad and rotor , can you share pls
Great Video, I have done many brake pad and rotor change in Honda Civic and CRV 2000-2017 model, was looking for 2019 and above model as i was confused with electronic switch part , now not any more
Should use some thread locker for those bolts.
Thanks for the video, it's really helpful for me. Is the process the same for the front brakes? Can you please make the video for the front too?
Some videos show people removing the electric parking brake motor and retracting the internal drive – manually or with a 12 volt jumper. You just retracted the piston, leaving the motor in place. That doesn't damage the motor's internal drive an any way , does it, when you retract the piston? Your approach is more straight forward.