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08-26-2007, 12:04 AM
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Re: Brakes (MDM)
I typed:
"change civic rotors" into google and got this:
FIRST result was a how-to on 6th generation ('96-'00) civics.
http://www.honda-acura.net/for...21631
It's nothing too complex. Here, I'll write a quick write-up for you.
Tools needed:
- Lug wrench/tire iron. - I forgot the size of the lug nut.
- 12mm socket w/ at least a 6" ratchet (the slider bolts can be seized a bit).
- 15mm open ended wrench
- possible rubber mallet
- phillips head screwdriver
- slider bolt grease
1) Jack up car.
2) Remove wheel.
3) Loosen top caliper slider bolt (about three turns) (12mm).
4) Remove bottom caliper slider bolt (12mm).
NOTE: If any of the slider bolts spin and don't come out, put a 15mm open end wrench on the middle nut on the slider to keep it stationary.
5) Pivot caliper (on top slide bolt) up and remove pads.
6) Use a phillips head screwdrive to remove the rotor set screw in the rotor.
7) Remove rotor (pulls off)...it might be stuck on, you can use a rubber mallet on it.
8) Keep inside brake pad in caliper and use channel locks to press the caliper piston back in.
9) Put new rotor on.
10) Put NEW rotor set screw in to keep it there.
11) Put new pads in caliper.
12) Grease BOTH caliper slider bolts and work them in and out a few times.
NOTE: Don't use real grease or vasoline - use an imitation grease - real grease will eat away at the rubber boot.
13) Slide caliper back over rotor.
14) Tighten both caliper slider bolts to a relatively equal torque - remember, use a 15mm wrench if that middle part starts to spin.
15) Put wheel back on.
16) Drop car.
17) Go VERY easy on the brakes for 50-100 miles unless an emergency stop as the pads need time to set.
I think that's all. I'm sure i forgot something - but that's it in a nut-shell.
Look around first next time man, answers are everywhere.
"change civic rotors" into google and got this:
FIRST result was a how-to on 6th generation ('96-'00) civics.
http://www.honda-acura.net/for...21631
It's nothing too complex. Here, I'll write a quick write-up for you.
Tools needed:
- Lug wrench/tire iron. - I forgot the size of the lug nut.
- 12mm socket w/ at least a 6" ratchet (the slider bolts can be seized a bit).
- 15mm open ended wrench
- possible rubber mallet
- phillips head screwdriver
- slider bolt grease
1) Jack up car.
2) Remove wheel.
3) Loosen top caliper slider bolt (about three turns) (12mm).
4) Remove bottom caliper slider bolt (12mm).
NOTE: If any of the slider bolts spin and don't come out, put a 15mm open end wrench on the middle nut on the slider to keep it stationary.
5) Pivot caliper (on top slide bolt) up and remove pads.
6) Use a phillips head screwdrive to remove the rotor set screw in the rotor.
7) Remove rotor (pulls off)...it might be stuck on, you can use a rubber mallet on it.
8) Keep inside brake pad in caliper and use channel locks to press the caliper piston back in.
9) Put new rotor on.
10) Put NEW rotor set screw in to keep it there.
11) Put new pads in caliper.
12) Grease BOTH caliper slider bolts and work them in and out a few times.
NOTE: Don't use real grease or vasoline - use an imitation grease - real grease will eat away at the rubber boot.
13) Slide caliper back over rotor.
14) Tighten both caliper slider bolts to a relatively equal torque - remember, use a 15mm wrench if that middle part starts to spin.
15) Put wheel back on.
16) Drop car.
17) Go VERY easy on the brakes for 50-100 miles unless an emergency stop as the pads need time to set.
I think that's all. I'm sure i forgot something - but that's it in a nut-shell.
Look around first next time man, answers are everywhere.
08-26-2007, 07:58 AM
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Re: Brakes (MDM)
NP - Good Luck.
That grease the sliders part is really important - I've seen too many people NOT do that and then one slider seizes and the cliper goes in on an angle and ***** up your brake-pad and seizes the caliper - it blows.
The guy who owned my tercel before me did that - and then the grease dried out and my front pads are all ****-eyed now. Now I re-greased the sliders I gotta drivearound with a squealing noise (whether I'm on the brakes or off) until the pads even out
That grease the sliders part is really important - I've seen too many people NOT do that and then one slider seizes and the cliper goes in on an angle and ***** up your brake-pad and seizes the caliper - it blows.
The guy who owned my tercel before me did that - and then the grease dried out and my front pads are all ****-eyed now. Now I re-greased the sliders I gotta drivearound with a squealing noise (whether I'm on the brakes or off) until the pads even out
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