If the picture doesnt load...i took off my wheels...and then the caliper, and then the 2 screws and there is this huge bolt in the middle that seems to be holding the caliper, how the **** do i get it off? AHHHH


[Modified by totaled, 8:46 PM 3/15/2003]

 

Are you talking about the brake rotor?

Notice there are two holes for the screws, and then there are two other holes. Go to the hardware store and get yourself a couple of M8x1.25 bolts, thread them into the extra holes in the rotor, and start tigtening with a socket wrench. The rotor will then pop right off the hub.

RJ

 

that "big huge bolt" in the middle is NOT holding your rotor onto the hub. that's for the axle. leave it alone.

the only thing you need to remove is the two philips head screws on the front of the rotor, the caliper and caliper braket and the rotor should come off. if it's rusted onto the hub take a hammer and hit the hub of the rotor between the wheels studs to break the rust free.

 

This does not always work, and its just a pain in the ***. If it doesnt come off with one or two good whacks, use the bolts to free the rotor.

 

I'm sure there are bolts somewhere else on the car that could be used to push the rotors off. I used to use radiator support bolts on my old car to get the rear drums off. Most any bolt that takes a 12mm socket will probably work.

 

Ok, also whats the deal with the C clamp on the caliper do i need one or can i do without?

 

If you are installing new pads, you will need it because the new pads are thicker than the old ones. If not, then you won't need it.

 

ok thanks. i have a friend bringing one for the new pads.

I will have a how to on installing new front brakes by tonight probably , hopefully, for all the people like me trying it for the first time.

 

Use one of the old brake pads between the c-clamp and the caliper piston so you dont damage it.

 

ok thanks
do u have an aim name?

 

Its in my profile

 

The inside part of the caliper piston doesn't touch anything, so it doesn't really matter if the c-clamp pushes directly on it. For those who don't know, the caliper piston is like a hollow cup, where the rim of the cup is what pushes on the brake pad.

 

i did it, but its pouring so i will test them tomorrow. They look way sick though.

 

Good tech...these guys know their chit.

 

yep. Thanks everyone. This is why i love Honda-Tech. I took pictures of almost every step and i will post up the "how-to" on each step, for people like me who want to do it themselves. Instead of shelling out the big $$$'s!