DIY: Changing rear brake pads - Page 3

02SilverSiHB · 06-16-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by fatality122887

its basically the same thing just remove the bracket that the caliper is bolted 2, and changing the roter is basically the same thing as pulling off your wheel and putting it back on. just make sure u spray the new roteres with brake clean really good 2 get all the oil that is used in the manufacturing and shiping/storage process.

I just recently did my front and rear brakes to include taking my rotors off to have them resurfaced...as usual, honda uses those damn akward shaped philip style screws to hold their rotors on. That was a pain getting those screws out...just fyi in case anyone goes to take their rotors off...might want to get new screws to replace the ones you take off.

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Originally Posted by GG S.I

I was thinking about doing this, but I have no idea where to get the brake compressor from. Is there something else I can use, or do I really need the compressor to do the job. I know that's probably a dumb question but I'm looking to do stuff for myself so I can know what the hell is going on instead of trusting a mechanic all the time.

I used a c-clamp for the fronts (already had one) and used an one of the used brake pads to put up against the piston...safe and easy. Then for the rears I used a screw driver and lined it up with the rear piston's grooves...it turns easily...almost easy enough to where you could put a quarter in there...no damage at all...quite easy.

NASAMike · 08-27-2008, 09:49 PM

do the rear calipers not screw in

FALer · 09-13-2008, 10:27 PM

They do screw in.

BlondieMES · 09-14-2008, 04:05 PM

I did it all, however, the handbrake doesn't work the same? does it need to be adjusted and how?

FALer · 09-15-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BlondieMES

I did it all, however, the handbrake doesn't work the same? does it need to be adjusted and how?

Not often, but if it does, and I'm assuming this is the same as for other similar Honda products, there should be a yoke with an adjusting nut running under the front center console that takes up the tension on the e-brake so that it meets spec for a certain number of "clicks" on the engagement ratchet before the pads are set.

BlondieMES · 09-15-2008, 03:36 PM

We pulled up the handbrake before ever stepping on the brakes. I think somehow it messed it up, I took It all apart and pressed the brake first this time and did this thing about driving in reverse and braking. After that I tried the handbrake and it had the stiffness back into it. Odd, but fixed.

02SilverSiHB · 09-18-2008, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BlondieMES

I did it all, however, the handbrake doesn't work the same? does it need to be adjusted and how?

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Originally Posted by BlondieMES

We pulled up the handbrake before ever stepping on the brakes. I think somehow it messed it up, I took It all apart and pressed the brake first this time and did this thing about driving in reverse and braking. After that I tried the handbrake and it had the stiffness back into it. Odd, but fixed.

Hey, same thing happened to me...I just kept messing with it and it fixed it self...strange

diggz81 · 09-22-2008, 03:07 PM

Very nice write up. I'm glad i decided to take a look at this DIY, i kno it sounds ig-nant, but i never thought about what damage could occur to the abs system if i didnt bleed the lines.... good post

carolsi1929 · 10-18-2008, 05:02 PM

helped alot thnx!

type-si · 10-24-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 02SilverSiHB

I just recently did my front and rear brakes to include taking my rotors off to have them resurfaced...as usual, honda uses those damn akward shaped philip style screws to hold their rotors on. That was a pain getting those screws out...just fyi in case anyone goes to take their rotors off...might want to get new screws to replace the ones you take off.

I used a c-clamp for the fronts (already had one) and used an one of the used brake pads to put up against the piston...safe and easy. Then for the rears I used a screw driver and lined it up with the rear piston's grooves...it turns easily...almost easy enough to where you could put a quarter in there...no damage at all...quite easy.

i do this way also

type-si · 10-26-2008, 01:41 AM

so if i push back the piston the bleed screw has to be open while im pushing it back?

FALer · 10-26-2008, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by type-si

so if i push back the piston the bleed screw has to be open while im pushing it back?

No, but it wouldn't hurt to bleed afterwards. There is enough volume in the brake system that you're not going to displace any particles from the caliper back into the MC; moisture in the fluid is a bigger issue.

SlightlyHigherOutput · 10-27-2008, 09:42 PM

Nice write up.

Civic2006 · 11-17-2008, 10:17 PM

Nice write up. I got a few questions about buying the brake pads... Are there anything we need to buy besides the brake pads themselves? I heard some pads has the metal retainers on them, etc. Also, did you applied any liquid ponding compound around the break pads to stop noise. Thanks. Derrick.

Trackmaster · 12-11-2008, 10:08 PM

thankyou

***twistedframe*** · 12-15-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by type-si

so if i push back the piston the bleed screw has to be open while im pushing it back?

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Originally Posted by FALer

No, but it wouldn't hurt to bleed afterwards. There is enough volume in the brake system that you're not going to displace any particles from the caliper back into the MC; moisture in the fluid is a bigger issue.

I do it more for safety of the ABS system. On some cars forcing fluid backwards through the ABS system can damage the ABS pump which is a very expensive part to replace. It won't happen everytime, and it may never happen at all to some people, but it is a possibility that I'm not willing to let happen.

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Originally Posted by SlightlyHigherOutput

Nice write up.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Civic2006

Nice write up. I got a few questions about buying the brake pads... Are there anything we need to buy besides the brake pads themselves? I heard some pads has the metal retainers on them, etc. Also, did you applied any liquid ponding compound around the break pads to stop noise. Thanks. Derrick.

Thanks. I don't use anything on the pads as far as lube goes because all that is really going to do is prevent any noise for a while as wel as collect dust and crap which could lead to caliper pins sticking. Also i just reused the factory hardware on the back of the pads. If yours is damaged you can pick up a new set from honda for pretty cheap. Usually though on a newer car it can just be re-used. Also some pads come with new hardware, but mine didn't.

red_eg · 12-20-2008, 07:55 PM

thanks

vtec8 · 02-08-2009, 06:11 PM

Nice write up! I noticed that you didn't say anything about taking the residue from the old pads off. Is that even nessesary? I just bought the Hawk HPS front and rears and didnt know if I would have to take off the rotors and sand them like it says on the hawk box. Just thought someone could help.

wrecked · 02-08-2009, 06:19 PM

i have that same ratchet! love that thing.. fine tooth FTW!

07ASMSi · 02-08-2009, 07:03 PM

Where can i get some F/R Hawk brake pads for my FG2, for a good price? So far corsportusa...thanks!

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08-27-2008, 09:49 PM	#42 (permalink)
NASAMike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 170	do the rear calipers not screw in

09-13-2008, 10:27 PM	#43 (permalink)
FALer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Birthplace of Charles Manson Posts: 3,269 Haywood Jablomi	They do screw in.

09-14-2008, 04:05 PM	#44 (permalink)
BlondieMES Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 45 Chris	I did it all, however, the handbrake doesn't work the same? does it need to be adjusted and how?

09-15-2008, 03:36 PM	#46 (permalink)
BlondieMES Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 45 Chris	We pulled up the handbrake before ever stepping on the brakes. I think somehow it messed it up, I took It all apart and pressed the brake first this time and did this thing about driving in reverse and braking. After that I tried the handbrake and it had the stiffness back into it. Odd, but fixed.

09-22-2008, 03:07 PM	#48 (permalink)
diggz81 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Elgin Posts: 37	Very nice write up. I'm glad i decided to take a look at this DIY, i kno it sounds ig-nant, but i never thought about what damage could occur to the abs system if i didnt bleed the lines.... good post

10-18-2008, 05:02 PM	#49 (permalink)
carolsi1929 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 26 Posts: 12,257	helped alot thnx!

10-26-2008, 01:41 AM	#51 (permalink)
type-si Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 604 vancouver Canada represent! Posts: 1,828 Mark	so if i push back the piston the bleed screw has to be open while im pushing it back?

10-27-2008, 09:42 PM	#53 (permalink)
SlightlyHigherOutput Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 70	Nice write up.

11-17-2008, 10:17 PM	#54 (permalink)
Civic2006 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 124	Nice write up. I got a few questions about buying the brake pads... Are there anything we need to buy besides the brake pads themselves? I heard some pads has the metal retainers on them, etc. Also, did you applied any liquid ponding compound around the break pads to stop noise. Thanks. Derrick.

12-11-2008, 10:08 PM	#55 (permalink)
Trackmaster Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Point, Oregon Posts: 35 G-Man	thankyou

12-20-2008, 07:55 PM	#57 (permalink)
red_eg Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 222 Albert	thanks

02-08-2009, 06:11 PM	#58 (permalink)
vtec8 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1	Nice write up! I noticed that you didn't say anything about taking the residue from the old pads off. Is that even nessesary? I just bought the Hawk HPS front and rears and didnt know if I would have to take off the rotors and sand them like it says on the hawk box. Just thought someone could help.

02-08-2009, 06:19 PM	#59 (permalink)
wrecked Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Age: 23 Posts: 4,741 Jason	i have that same ratchet! love that thing.. fine tooth FTW!

02-08-2009, 07:03 PM	#60 (permalink)
07ASMSi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 323 David	Where can i get some F/R Hawk brake pads for my FG2, for a good price? So far corsportusa...thanks!

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