I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with help from a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you have to know the caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either Nissin or Akebono calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I don't mind taking my wheel/tire off to check, but I'm trying to save myself that hassle. At least the local Discount Auto Parts says that the price is the same for the brake pads regardless of caliper manufacturer.
Akebono calipers have a logo cast into their tops that looks a bit like three diamonds. Some people confuse it with the Mitsubishi logo. Nissin calipers probably have "Nissin" cast into their tops, but mine are probably too old and rusty to still have that. OEM Nissin pads have "Nissin" pressed into the bad backing. Oh, by the way, I'd strongly advise using OEM pads. Unless you like blued, warped rotors, lots of dust and squealing. And don't discard those shims that should be on the backs of the existing pads.
Akebono calipers have a logo cast into their tops that looks a bit like three diamonds. Some people confuse it with the Mitsubishi logo. Nissin calipers probably have "Nissin" cast into their tops, but mine are probably too old and rusty to still have that. OEM Nissin pads have "Nissin" pressed into the bad backing. Oh, by the way, I'd strongly advise using OEM pads. Unless you like blued, warped rotors, lots of dust and squealing. And don't discard those shims that should be on the backs of the existing pads.
Andy, If you find a place that has both pads in stock, you can just tare it down and take the pads w/ you to compare. There was another reply to you post that suggest using OEM. On the Accords w/ the pain in the butt to replace rotors (like I think the 92 Accord has), anything to keep the rotors from overheat'n and warping up is advised. On my 97 Accord, I got Raybestos Organic. I just stay away from semi-metallic. The Honda OEM ones are also a very safe bet. chuck
Andy, If you find a place that has both pads in stock, you can just tare it down and take the pads w/ you to compare. There was another reply to you post that suggest using OEM. On the Accords w/ the pain in the butt to replace rotors (like I think the 92 Accord has), anything to keep the rotors from overheat'n and warping up is advised. On my 97 Accord, I got Raybestos Organic. I just stay away from semi-metallic. The Honda OEM ones are also a very safe bet. chuck
Another followup as well to all previous posters....when you buy the OEM pads, they also include mykote grease and new shims which you need to put on to prevent the pads from squeaking which the Discount Auto Parts stores usually won't include. Nick
Thanks all! Read on some web forum that Akebono calipers have both nuts 17mm, while for Nissin's, one of the nuts is 14mm. Anyways, got the job done with a good friend's help, older brakes were Raybestos PG+. POS. They still had half-life left, but the pads on the front right were kinda splintering, some material kinda flaking off. Cheers Andy M
Thanks all! Read on some web forum that Akebono calipers have both nuts 17mm, while for Nissin's, one of the nuts is 14mm. Anyways, got the job done with a good friend's help, older brakes were Raybestos PG+. POS. They still had half-life left, but the pads on the front right were kinda splintering, some material kinda flaking off. Cheers Andy M
I just went through this with mine (akebono type). The Diamonds were near the bottom of the caliper, and was quite small (less than a centimeter across).
I just went through this with mine (akebono type). The Diamonds were near the bottom of the caliper, and was quite small (less than a centimeter across).
