How to replace the front brake pads 2003-2007 Honda Accord

Chapter 1:

Open the brake fluid reservoir

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Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle and open the hood.

Chapter 1:

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Open the brake fluid reservoir.

Chapter 2:

Lift the vehicle

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Loosen the stud bolts on the front wheels.

Chapter 2:

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Lift the front of your vehicle. Place the vehicle on the jack stands.

Chapter 2:

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Don’t forget to put the wheels under the vehicle!

Chapter 3:

Retract the piston

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Turn the disc outwards, this will facilitate the following steps.

Chapter 3:

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Insert a flat head screwdriver into the opening of the brake caliper.

Chapter 3:

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Lift it off using the screwdriver as a lever by pulling it towards you. This will cause the piston to retract, so that the caliper can be removed more easily for the next steps.

Chapter 4:

Remove the brake caliper

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With a 12mm wrench, unscrew the upper slide pin.

Chapter 4:

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Repeat this process with the lower slide pin.

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Finish unscrewing by hand.

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Tip: attach a piece of electrical cable, or a hook, to one of the strut spring coils

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You can now remove the brake caliper and hand it to the previously installed hook.

Chapter 5:

Remove the brake pads

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Remove the clips holding the pads. You can use a screwdriver to help you.

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Remove the brake pads by prying them out with the flat head screwdriver.

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Using the screwdriver, remove the anti-rattle clips.

Chapter 6:

Clean the brake caliper mount

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Using a wire brush, clean the caliper mount to remove any excess rust that could prevent the pads from sliding.

Chapter 7:

Install the new anti-rattle clips

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Get hold of the anti-rattle clips supplied in the kit.

Chapter 7:

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Place the new anti-rattle clips on the caliper mount.

Chapter 8:

Place the new brake pads

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Grab the new pads, and lightly coat the ends with copper grease to help them slide more easily.

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Insert the new pads into the caliper mount by sliding them in.

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Install the new pad retaining clips.

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You need to check the sliding of the brake caliper slide pins and the condition of the Caliper slide pin boots.

Chapter 8:

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If they look worn, you are advised to replace them with new ones.

Chapter 9:

Put the brake caliper back

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Grab the brake caliper.

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Put the brake caliper back in place and screw in the slide pins, by hand at first.

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Screw them in using 12mm wrench.

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Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 10:

Tips

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Don’t forget to remove the cable that you used to hold the caliper.

Chapter 11:

Clean

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Clean the disc with brake cleaner and a cloth to remove the grease from the new pads.

Chapter 12:

Passenger side

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You can now repeat the same process on the other side.

Chapter 13:

Put the vehicle back on the ground

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Then, you will be able to put the wheels back on your vehicle.

Chapter 13:

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Put the car back on the ground and block the wheels properly.

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Don’t forget to screw the brake fluid cap back on before starting the car.

Chapter 14:

Safety tips

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Attention! Before using your vehicle again, start your car, and pump the brake pedal a few times to push the brake pads together again.

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Try to drive smoothly and avoid sudden braking for the first 30 miles or so, to avoid glazing the new pads.

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Operation complete.