need help with brakes
thashadiestone
03-30-2004, 10:28 AM
i need a walk through to changing my brake pads....ive done it like 3 times before but always with a homies help...im working solo now....can anyone give me a quick walk through......
CivicSiRacer
03-30-2004, 08:58 PM
It would help to know what car and year :)
BullShifter
03-31-2004, 02:08 AM
Brake pads are simple on a Honda. Do the obvious, lift vehicle & remove wheels.
1. Remove lower caliper bolt(14 mm)
2. Pivot caliper up
3. Pop old pads out
4. Apply any anti-noise compound to pad/shims/retainers
5. Squeeze piston in caliper with c-clamp or easier method with large pliers
6. Install new pads
7. Pivot caliper down & re-install bolt.
****After the car is on the ground PUMP the brake pedal w/ key off until its hard.
Only 1 bolts needs to be removed for Honda front or rear DISC brake pad replacement.
Your'e skipping 1 major factor & that is having the rotor's machined/replaced if needed.
*newer rear ABS brake calipers must have the piston turned while squeezing.
http://www.binghamtonlife.com/manual/2gsm/images/91-19-8.jpg
http://www.binghamtonlife.com/manual/2gsm/images/91-19-9.jpg
After you check those links check out www.helminc.com & buy yourself a repair manual - the best investment you can make for your car.
1. Remove lower caliper bolt(14 mm)
2. Pivot caliper up
3. Pop old pads out
4. Apply any anti-noise compound to pad/shims/retainers
5. Squeeze piston in caliper with c-clamp or easier method with large pliers
6. Install new pads
7. Pivot caliper down & re-install bolt.
****After the car is on the ground PUMP the brake pedal w/ key off until its hard.
Only 1 bolts needs to be removed for Honda front or rear DISC brake pad replacement.
Your'e skipping 1 major factor & that is having the rotor's machined/replaced if needed.
*newer rear ABS brake calipers must have the piston turned while squeezing.
http://www.binghamtonlife.com/manual/2gsm/images/91-19-8.jpg
http://www.binghamtonlife.com/manual/2gsm/images/91-19-9.jpg
After you check those links check out www.helminc.com & buy yourself a repair manual - the best investment you can make for your car.
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