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2016–2022 3rd generation (YF5/YF6)

2016–2022 Honda Pilot Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications

Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2016–2022 Honda Pilot, front and rear. Front rotors measure 320 mm. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply.

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2016–2022 Honda Pilot brake specifications

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Front rotor diameter320 mm
Rear rotor diameter329 mm

Rear rotors (12.95 in / 329 mm) are slightly larger than the front (12.60 in / 320 mm). Don't let a parts counter swap them. Electronic parking brake on EX-L/Touring/Elite trims needs brake service mode before retracting rear caliper pistons; LX/EX kept a conventional foot parking brake.

Which Honda Pilot model years does this cover?

These brakes specifications apply to every Honda Pilot built from 2016 through 2022 — the 3rd generation (YF5/YF6), 3-row mid-size suv (fwd or i-vtm4 awd). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2016–2022 Honda Pilot

  • 2016Full redesign: J35Y6 V6 (280 hp), 6-speed standard on LX/EX, new 9-speed on EX-L/Touring/Elite, Honda Sensing available
  • 2017Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration added
  • 2018Carries over unchanged
  • 2019Mid-cycle refresh: revised styling, idle-stop (auto start-stop) added to 9-speed trims (requires AGM battery), Honda Sensing standard across the lineup
  • 2020Black Edition trim added, with exclusive exterior and interior styling
  • 2022Final year of the 3rd generation; Special Edition trim on 18-in wheels

2016–2022 Honda Pilot brakes: common questions

What size are the brake rotors on a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot?

320 mm front and 329 mm rear. Measure before ordering if the vehicle may have a towing or performance brake package.

Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot?

Rear rotors (12.95 in / 329 mm) are slightly larger than the front (12.60 in / 320 mm). Don't let a parts counter swap them. Electronic parking brake on EX-L/Touring/Elite trims needs brake service mode before retracting rear caliper pistons; LX/EX kept a conventional foot parking brake..

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