Honda Accord: Front Brake Disc Replacement
NOTE: Keep any grease off the brake disc and the brake pads.
1. Raise and support the vehicle (see page 1 -13).
2. Remove the front wheel.
3. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A).
4. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (B), then remove the caliper assembly (C) from the knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or the brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose excessively.
5. Remove the brake disc flathead screws (A).
6. Remove the brake disc (B) from the front hub.
NOTE: If the brake disc is stuck to the front hub, thread two 8x1.25 mm bolts (C) into the brake disc to push it away from the front hub. Turn each bolt 90 degrees at a time to prevent the brake disc from binding.
7. Install the brake disc in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces between the front hub and the inside of the brake disc.
8. Inspect the brake disc runout (see page 19-19).
9. Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel.
Front Brake Disc Inspection
Runout
1. Raise and support the vehicle (see page 1-13).
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Remove the brake pads: NISSIN type (see page 19-14), AKEBONO type (see page
1947)
4. Inspect the bra ...
Front Brake Caliper Overhaul
Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition,
could be hazardous to your health.
- Avoid breathing dust particles.
- Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake ...
See also:
Drive Belt Auto-tensioner
Inspection
Special Tools Required
Belt Tension Release Tool Snap-on YA9317 or
equivalent, commercially available
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and make sure to
turn the A/C switch OFF. Turn the ign ...
DTC Troubleshooting Index
HandsFreeLink Control Unit
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Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situat ...