balancesheet

I drive mostly in the city and I noticed pretty much everytime I take my foot of the brake after a full stop I hear a thud noise comingfrom the brake. I actually tested and canproduce the same noise sometimes on the family car only when I take my foot ofthe brake after stopping on a hill but the noise usually go away after drivingfor a while. Is this normal? Perhaps the car is too new? The car has about 700 miles. Any thoughts?

bumblebeesticker

Doesn't sound like something that should be happening. Take it to the dealer and reproduce the thud for them. They'll either explain what's happening or fix it under warranty.

shadowrabbit

I had the same thing happening, although not with the same frequency you describe. I'd say it was doing it the first few stops in the morning, and then maybe once on the way home. It seemed to eventually go away on it's own, no idea when though, but i'm only around 3,000 miles now.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

if its only happening when you leave your car at rest for a couple hours; then its the brake rotors.
a chemical reaction takes place and bonds the rotors.
a healthy stop will wipe away any rust forming.

htowngator

Mine did that a few times, but I chalk that up to brand new rotors and brakes.

balancesheet

Took the car in this past weekend - technician told me this is normal noise and also let me test drove another RDX - exact same noise. I showed the service rep what I was talking about and even he was surprised how loud the noise is and no one has complained before. He did say the noise might go away since the car is still new. I guess we will see.

diamondcut

Try power washing your wheels, wash the rotors and brake calipers. Especially the front wheels.
Just sounds like you got too much brake dust build up. Do your brakes ever squeal?

WhiteHalf8

fcostantini

The noise should go away after proper break-in of the pads to the rotors. See Wagner Brake's webpage for the proper break-in procedures: Burnishing Brakes & Bedding Brake Pads | Wagner Brake

Even after break-in, if the car sits for a while, especially in the rain, the rotors will get a thin film of rust that will result in noise when the brakes are first applied. After a few stops, the rust is worn off and no more noise.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

^Great words!

question tho; the three Vue's for your kids are different colors, right?

WhiteHalf8

fcostantini

Yes, the Vues are all different colors! The Grey 2006 was mine (bought new) until about 185K miles, when I bought my Acura RDX and gave the Vue to my son. The 2005 is Silver (other son) and the 2004 is Red (daughter), both bought used and going strong.
Those Vues were the least expensive almost-Honda vehicles available at the time! It was really interesting to roll a Saturn Vue up to the Honda dealer to get the timing belt changed; they just looked at me like I was nuts! I had to show the service writer under the hood before he'd accept the car.

jcross1231

I get this noise after a car wash, but it goes away after a couple of stops.

ray18

mine has the same thud noise... the mileage is around 700 km so far.

NBP04TL4ME

We have a 2016 Advance with about 40K on it and although I wouldn't call it a thud, we do get a noise when the calipers release from the rotors. Pads and rotors are the original ones that came with it.

I could see that as being and interesting conversation!!! It's also interesting that the newer Vue's have more mileage than the older ones............

langevinrox

I get this in my '14 ILX often. I chalk it up to "Brake Assist".
The guy at the dealership said it was to distribute brake force according to where it is needed but I read somewhere that it was to prevent a vehicle unexpectedly starting to roll when on an incline.
If I let the vehicle kind of roll a little before I hit the gas it doesn't do it but if it's going 1/2mph, it does it.

bpr2502

I am also getting this noise. I took it to the dealer and they said it's normal. I have never heard this noise before on any other car and it is very annoying.