Replacing front brake pads on '91 Accord.

Having never done brake pads on an Accord before, what should I watch
out for, if anything? The rotors are true and in good shape, there is
no pulsing or grooving, so I am leaving them alone. I am using OEM
Honda Akebono pads, with the factory grease, and I do not intend to
torque my wheel bolts over 80 lbs when putting them back on, so at
least those things I am aware of.

Thanks.

 

If you aren't sure, do one side at a time, so you can check how it
should look.
There is one thing I've done about every year on my '92. Take a
regular old hammer, and knock off the corrosion that forms at the outer
edge of the rotor, front and back sides. Keep your hands and everything
clean.
Think about loosening the bleeder at the caliper when you push the
piston back in. You will see how dirty the brake fluid is. May want to
have the brake fluid changed too. bob too

 

I'm pretty sure the OEM brand is nissin.

 

Nope... I guess that's just on the coupe...

 

That's right. Nissen on the coupe, Akebono on the sedan.

Thanks for the tip on the brake fluid, and on knocking the corrosion
off the rotors. I already considered doing that, glad to have some
backup on my thoughts.

Bob

 

Well, this went superbly. The genuine Honda pads were well worth the
ease of installation and peace of mind. I used a very simple one-man
brake bleeder to flush all of the old fluid from the system, front and
rear, adjusted the rear brakes while I was back there, and installed
the new front pads, all in about 3.5 hours. If I had to do it again,
I could probably do it in 2.

The bleeder is a simple piece of tubing with a one-way valve at the
end. I slipped it over the loosened screw and pushed the brake pedal
to the floor, several times, until all of the fluid came out clear and
fresh. Furthest wheel from the master cylinder first.

I have seen a lot of debate on the groups on the worthiness of
changing brake fluid. Should I/shouldn't I? All I have to say is, go
spend $10 on a bleeder like this and it's a simple job. I have changed
fluid before and it's always been a two-man job, and a hassle. "OK."
"Ok what"? "Push". "You sure?" "PUSH"!" "OK, let up." "I already did."
"Damn".

Just keep the master cylinder pretty full during the whole process to
avoid sucking air.

 

Where'd ya get it? bob too

 

I think my Dad picked it up at NAPA.