Change Honda
Brake Pads
Changing front brake pads on a Honda is quite straightforward and requires by oneself a minimum of tools. The brake rotor on most Hondas is evident to remove and install should it longing to be machined due to massive scoring. A rare Hondas, such as the 95-97 Accords, carry an awkward and inconvenient set-up with the hub in front of the rotor. This requires removing the axle and spindle and changing the front bearing whether replacement is de rigueur. This is a arduous office requiring choice tools and is choicest left to a shop. Whether these rotors are scored, they can be machined on the automobile at a avail difficulty with a definite lathe.
Instructions
1. Elevate and ease the vehicle on jack stands. Remove the tire/trundle meeting. Situate the drip pan under the caliper. Exposed the top brake caliper bleeder screw.
2. Comprehend the screwdriver in the centre gap of the caliper and operate the gratuity to push the inside pad penetrating toward the engine. Install the tires, then let the car down and refill the master cylinder, as needed, with brake fluid. Pump the brake pedal slowly 10 times to re-adjust the front brakes.
3. Remove the two caliper mounting bolts using a socket and ratchet. Lift the caliper up and off the mounting bracket. Remove the old brake pads from the caliper. Hang the caliper by a piece of suitable wire so it does not hang by its hose, causing damage to the hose.
4. Lay the new pads face down and apply the anti-squeal compound that comes with the pads to the back of the pads. Allow 15 minutes for it to establish.
5. Install the pads onto the caliper, lower the caliper down over the mounting bracket, install the securing bolts and tighten. This Testament act the inside pad outside from the rotor Sufficiently to insert the screwdriver between the rotor and the pad. Once the screwdriver is inserted between the rotor and pad, slowly pry the inside pad inward which will push the caliper piston back into its bore. Once the piston is seated fully in the caliper, close the bleeder screw and tighten it.
