Brake Disc Pads problems of the 2008 Acura TSX

Brakes have worn considerably over the last 10,000 miles. I purchased the vehicle 'certified pre-owned' in may, 2011. Now, only a year and 10k miles later. . . The car has begun to shake violently, affecting driver's ability to steer during heavy braking. The onset was incredibly fast. . . From barely noticeable to violently shaking the car in about 300 city miles at most. Looks like the pads will need to be replaced and the rotors smoothed, maybe replaced. Based on the estimates I have found, this repair will cost approximately $175 + labor if the rotors do need to be replaced. The unfortunate part about all of this. . . I didn't even have time to get my pads changed before they began to wear on my rotor. The stock Honda brakes appear to have worn out in the rear first, then the front. From what I can tell, the front brakes had to pick up the slack from the notoriously inadequate rear brakes, causing the fronts to wear considerably faster.

Took a 2008 Acura Tsx with 27,300 miles to the local greenville SC dealer 3 times to report front wheel shake when braking. First 2 times nothing could be found on the 3rd visit dealer reported need new rear brake pads and the rotors turned. Also reported the front rotors were warped caused by driving through water after braking which makes the rotors hot. Suspect rear brakes are not adequate and wear too fast which forces the front brakes to compensate. Manufacturer cut corners to reduce costs ultimately the safety of the public.