DIY Front Brake Pads

[60103]

Another DIY for brakes

Front Brake Pad Replacement

Special Tools Required
Brake caliper piston compressor 07AAE-SEPA101

CAUTION: 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 assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.

Replacement

1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Remove the flange bolt (A) while holding the caliper pin (B) with a wrench. Be careful not to damage the pin boot, and pivot the caliper (C) up out of the way. Check the hose and pin boots for damage and deterioration.

4. Remove the pad shims (A) and brake pads (B).

5. Remove the pad retainers (A).

6. Clean the caliper bracket (B) thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.
7. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
8. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the retainers on their mating surfaces (indicated by the arrows) against the caliper bracket.
9. Install the pad retainers. Wipe excess assembly paste off the retainers. Keep any assembly paste off the discs and pads.
10. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the pad side of the shims (A), the back of the brake pads (B) and the other areas indicated by the arrows. Wipe excess assembly paste off the pad shims and brake pads. Contaminated brake discs or brake pads reduce stopping ability. Keep grease and assembly paste off the brake discs and brake pads.

11. Install the brake pads and pad shims correctly. Install the brake pad with the wear indicator (C) on the upper inside. If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a momentary loss of braking efficiency.
12. Mount the brake caliper piston compressor (A) on the caliper body (B).

13. Press in the piston with the brake caliper piston compressor so the caliper will fit over the brake pads. Make sure the piston boot is in position to prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper down. NOTE: Be careful when pressing in the piston, the brake fluid might overflow from the master cylinder's reservoir.
14. Remove the brake caliper piston compressor.
15. Pivot the caliper down into position. Install the flange bolt (A), and tighten it to the specified torque while holding the caliper pin (B), with a wrench. Be careful not to damage the pin boot.

16. Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work. NOTE: Engagement may require a greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake pads have been replaced as a set. Several applications of the brake pedal will restore the normal pedal stroke.
17. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary. Test-drive the vehicle, then check for leaks.

[SiAzul]

any difference with the back brakes? and how much would that compression tool cost?

[They Call Me TK]

Originally Posted by SiAzul

any difference with the back brakes? and how much would that compression tool cost?

back pads are a lot different!!! you can use a c-clamp for the front no problem. the back requires you to twist the piston in with a tool you can pick up at any local auto store, it will look like a giant box with different ends, clockwise to twist the piston in and the pads will fit in the grove. you will also have to take off the e-brake lines on each side and remove the brake line bracket to make it work.

[maximus20895]

you can rent a compression tool at a auto store. You pay up front and then they reimburse you when you return it

[ryryninja]

Make sure to do the proper inbedding instructions listed on the box.

[BSonly]

what about resuracing the rotors? a must or not?

[They Call Me TK]

Originally Posted by BSonly

what about resuracing the rotors? a must or not?

not unless the car wobbles when you brake

[[hwy]Hagen]

Originally Posted by maximus20895

you can rent a compression tool at a auto store. You pay up front and then they reimburse you when you return it

or you can use a C clamp those work fine

[Slav]

a noob question, what exactly is a C clamp?

[fg2!kid]

[zippob09]

is that scanned page from the helms manual?

[NASAMike]

Hawk HT 10's r the best for the track

[black07coupe]

i just used this DIY to change my pads, saved me a bunch of cash . i used a c-clamp since autozone didnt have the piston compressor to rent out. i bought some duralast gold pads since i dont need racing pads because i dont race... they came with shims already so the old ones got thrown out. overall, it took me bout 25 minutes to do everything and get my car back on the ground. thanks for the DIY.

[[hwy]Hagen]

Originally Posted by black07coupe

i just used this DIY to change my pads, saved me a bunch of cash . i used a c-clamp since autozone didnt have the piston compressor to rent out. i bought some duralast gold pads since i dont need racing pads because i dont race... they came with shims already so the old ones got thrown out. overall, it took me bout 25 minutes to do everything and get my car back on the ground. thanks for the DIY.

yup C clams are a good cheap alternative

[zetarin71]

the stock pads wear out 2 fast i had 2 change mine at 7thousand miles

[[hwy]Hagen]

Originally Posted by zetarin71

the stock pads wear out 2 fast i had 2 change mine at 7thousand miles

thats abnormal...

[black07coupe]

Originally Posted by [hwy]Hagen

thats abnormal...

uhhhh ya.. im at 22k and this is my first change

[Civic2006]

60103, this is great. Thank you for posting it!!!

[zetarin71]

thats what i said and i dont even break hard or anything
should i tell honda?

[driveshift]

i'm at 26k miles and my wear indicators are already going off (front pads). is this normal? btw, i have an FG1 (w/rear drums brakes).