I live in Canada, and part of the recommended maintenance suggested by Honda is to have the front and rear brakes serviced every 16,000 KMs (10,000 miles). Can someone explain exactly what this entails, and if it really needs to be done?

Thanks.

 

Plug in your info here, and get the recommended service info.

Fluid doesn't have to be changed nearly that often, pads don't wear out that quick, and rotors definitely don't, same goes for the rear drums/shoes. That "service" probably entails a visual inspection of the brake fluid level, it's condition, and maybe a peak at the pads, etc...

 

dito. just inspect the brake pads...

when you do your first inspection check all 4 wheels and if all are nice and thick then ya dont have to check the rear ones every time but every other time would be fine since they last longer than your front pads do! or if in doubt go ahead and replace all 4wheel brake pads with good new ones and inspect the rotors and drums to smooth them down for longest new pad life.

tho you really dont have to inspect the brakes.... typically no ones checks there brake pads unless they hear them making noises when braking. but downfall with that is when they start grinding they usually are grinding into the rotors which damages them awhole lot more and might trash them completely if worn to thin. since turning the rotors and drums can only go so thin before the specs are to thin and not safe and they wont do them so youll be forced to buy new ones.

 

Dealerships would LOVE to have you bring your car in every 10,000 miles so they can do a 15-point check for $400. That's how they make money! Bring it in for the things you can't or won't do, especially if it is under warranty. Otherwise, don't worry about it.