front brake pads

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Trace Origin, Oct 5, 2004.

  1. Trace Origin

    Trace Origin Guest

    What is the procedure for replacing front brake pads on a V6 accord 2001?
    Roughly how long does it take?.
    Thanks
     
    Trace Origin, Oct 5, 2004
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  2. Trace Origin

    Seth Guest

    Pretty much the same for any vehicle. Take the wheel off, loosen the
    reservoir cover by the master cylinder, remove both caliper bolts (or just
    one and loosen the other as a "hinge". Finagle the caliper off it's mounts.
    Compress it (big ass slip joint pliers). Change pads, put back together.

    The rears are what is funky vs. what many people are used to. Rather than
    compressing the caliper, you "screw" it back in.
     
    Seth, Oct 5, 2004
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  3. Trace Origin

    Steve Guest

    In a nutshell, that's how you do brakes.
    So do we address anything that may make the brakes squeal? Vibrations?
    The rotors should be Measured, then turned or scuffed (if there is no
    pulsation in them) all slides lubed and the back of the pads glued or lubed
    (depending on your preference). Make sure you use a good quality pad.
     
    Steve, Oct 6, 2004
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  4. Trace Origin

    Trace Origin Guest

    Thanks for the info it seems it seems as a reasonably simple task.
     
    Trace Origin, Oct 6, 2004
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  5. Trace Origin

    Nick Guest

    A very simple task to do. Just make sure to get OEM brake pads from
    your Honda dealer. You may want to go and purchase the factory manual
    from www.helminc.com if you plan on doing a lot of the car work
    yourself or go to www.hondahookup.com and get a PDF of an older model
    Accord (should contain just about the same amount of steps).


    Nick
     
    Nick, Oct 7, 2004
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