The 2019 RDX has FNC rotors. They can not be resurfaced. It removes the coating.

 

Hello, I'm a new owner and I share the same problem of brake squealing. I own the car since 4 days and I have 350km on the meter. My dealer is surprise that it happen to me that fast. He told me that we is waiting on a TBS from Acura. He said that there is an incompatibility between disk and pads that make that noise. He is waiting to know what will be the part to change PAD or Disk to finally fix that problem.

So... brand new car, 350km and squeal like an old car..

 

 

Let us know how it goes. It would be very interesting if new brake pads really do solve the problem.

 

 

 

Not positive myself but I did a lot of reading. Centric, Hawks and Akebono kept coming up on various sites as pretty decent pads. We shall see. I have no idea what the stock/OEM pads are on the 3G RDX.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Had Acura replace pads + rotors on all 4 corners, and now that the temperature has finally dropped to consistent 30F, the squeal is back. Going to look into replacing with aftermarket at this point.

 

 

 

 

 

Honda/Acuras are easy to work on. I'm guessing much easier than the Audi you came. Get a metric mechanic socket set and you can pretty much replace anything lol

 

 

Roger that! I'm just so used to taking off the bracket as well to remove the rotors. Didn't even think about leaving it on and cleaning up the rotors around the bracket. Ha. Appreciate the follow-up.

 

I had my front rotors and pads replaced under warranty. It was not changed due to squealing but because the rotors were resurfaced by another dealer when I complained about vibration with braking at high speeds. Since resurfacing did not solve the problem and reduced braking power, I called acura client relations and they suggested getting it checked at local dealer. Local dealer showed me a tsb which clearly stated not to resurface rotors and replace them under warranty. So I had to work with acura client relations to get approved for replacement rotors. They were good to deal with. Finally with new front rotors and pads there are no vibrations while braking at high speeds. Braking has also improved significantly. I have NOT heard any squealing from the new front ones yet. But back ones do squeal. I informed acura client realtions on their follow up call about squealing and they said engineers are still looking into it. New rotors look the same as old ones but the calipers look different. Basically closer to wheel and probably bigger than the old ones and I confirmed that part number for pads is also the updated one. I have driven about 50 miles after replacement, so far so good (knock on wood). Will update with my observation after some more miles.

 

I am in So Cal and I left the RDX there for checking on infotainment issue (I have 1.0.7 already), interior rattling noise, and the squeaky brakes. Like other have stated, the Service Adviser told me that they are aware of the brake noise issue and waiting for solution. THE ROTORS CANNOT BE RESURFACE, so the possible solution would be to replace the pads or both the pads and the rotors.

 

 

 

 

 

For those that are interested, here are the brake system torque specs for the 2019 RDX. Local stealership printed it out for me.

 

 

Same issue here on my 2019 SH-AWD Technology Package. Mostly low speeds and when cold.

 

 

 

 

 

I share the same feeling. I've talk to the dealer for another problem and I remember him to call me asap when he got the final fix TSB about that brake noise.
I hope that as soon as the tsb is release people here gonna share the document so I can email him and request a appointment for fixing this. .... I'm embarrassed when I stop at a corner, luckly it's not the summer and no one is paying attention in cold winter.

 

Just took our 2019 RDX back in today for the second time due to the brake squeal. I was told that Acura is aware of this problem and working on a fix. Originally, they had recommended replacing the rotors and brake pads, but my service department stated that they have done that, only to have the noise return. Therefore, they are no longer making that recommendations to Acura Service departments. They stated that there is nothing they can do at this time. They projected that it would be within 3 months that a solution would be found. I was told that this is a problem with the A-spec line, which is what I have.

 

 

I was told the same thing when I took it into acura last week. The service team is waiting on a PSA to fix this issue if anyone has a PSA number let us know here so we can take it in to resolve the brake squeal.

 

Usually, Honda/Acura will issue a TSB ( Technical Service Bulletin ) when they work out a solution to a common problem with one of their vehicles. If you're waiting for a Public Service Announcement, it could be a long wait.

My brakes kinda grind more than squeal. I'm not sure if it's from flash rust on the rotors, or an issue with the pad material, but it doesn't seem to affect performance and I've decided to ignore it for now.

 

The noise is caused by the FNC brake rotors. they are an anti-corrosive rotor that acura is now starting to use. they are still trying to correct the issue. i bought my 2019 rdx in july when it first came out and noticed the noise at arounD 3500 miles. of course i inquired at an acura dealer and my research came to this answer. i am close to someone who has the insight of whats going on. Acura is still trying to come up with a permanent fix for the issue without eliminating the FNC rotors. they are big on using these rotors because of all the beneficial characteristics of it. they are having minor setbacks in providing customers with a quality product, but when they get this issue fixed, the idea of the FNC brake discs will be a superior benefit with the acura braking system.

 

For what it's worth, my 2019 RDX Advance has 1135 miles and the brake noise started today. I park inside at work and at home. Temperature in the 40's. It's not quite the same as brake squeel, but it's close. Here's hoping Acura figures out something soon.