{"id":107757,"date":"2024-06-03T22:05:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T05:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=107757"},"modified":"2024-06-03T22:05:11","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T05:05:11","slug":"brake-pad-replacement-made-easy-with-carparts-com-insights-from-an-ase-certified-mechanic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/brake-pad-replacement-made-easy-with-carparts-com-insights-from-an-ase-certified-mechanic\/","title":{"rendered":"Brake Pad Replacement Made Easy with CarParts.com: Insights from an ASE-Certified Mechanic"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n<p>Looking to tackle a brake pad replacement? You&rsquo;re in luck! You can get a quick walkthrough of the process with this video by Michael, an ASE-certified master tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As he&rsquo;s installing SureStop brake pads on a Honda, he shares some valuable insights, including where he sourced the parts: CarParts.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C5jvAoSPOxg\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C5jvAoSPOxg\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label='&lt;div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C5jvAoSPOxg\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"A post shared by CarParts.com (@carpartscom)\">A post shared by CarParts.com (@carpartscom)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael swears by CarParts.com for his automotive needs, and it&rsquo;s not hard to see why. With fast shipping and competitive prices, it&rsquo;s a one-stop shop for quality parts. As Michael puts it, &ldquo;Can&rsquo;t go wrong.&rdquo; So, if you&rsquo;re in the market for brake pads or any other automotive part, CarParts.com comes highly recommended by a pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, onto the nitty-gritty of brake pad replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael demonstrates the process with clarity, from removing the caliper to installing new hardware and the all-important torque crunch when putting the tires back on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, he shows us how to remove the caliper with just one bolt and a lift. Then, he points out a small metal strip, which is a handy indicator on most brake pads. When this strip scrapes against the rotor, it makes a distinct screeching noise, a sign it&rsquo;s time for a new set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it&rsquo;s time to install the new brake pads, Michael highlights the shims and hardware that ensure everything fits snugly. He&rsquo;s all about manual precision, emphasizing the importance of aligning guide pins and bolts carefully without relying on power tools for everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, Michael demonstrates the torque crunch, which ensures everything is secure and in place. With his expert guidance, even DIY enthusiasts can confidently tackle this essential maintenance task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honda Brake Pads from CarParts.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/honda-brake-pads-replacement-parts-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"honda brake pads replacement parts\" class=\"wp-image-107759\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/honda-brake-pads-replacement-parts-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/honda-brake-pads-replacement-parts-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/honda-brake-pads-replacement-parts-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/honda-brake-pads-replacement-parts-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/honda-brake-pads-replacement-parts-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/honda-brake-pads-replacement-parts-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/honda-brake-pads-replacement-parts-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/honda-brake-pads-replacement-parts.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>When it&rsquo;s time to swap out your Honda&rsquo;s brake pads, look no further than CarParts.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When it&rsquo;s time to swap out your Honda&rsquo;s brake pads, look no further than CarParts.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer direct-fit and precision-engineered brake pads, so you won&rsquo;t be left scratching your head trying to figure out if they&rsquo;ll fit your Honda. Simply fill out our vehicle selector to view the parts that are compatible with your ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At CarParts.com, we&rsquo;re all about quality without breaking the bank. That&rsquo;s why all our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-pad-set\/honda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake pad sets\">brake pad sets<\/a> undergo rigorous quality control checks and come with a low-price guarantee. We also source our sets exclusively from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/best-brake-pad-sets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"best brands\">best brands<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, all our brake pads are on hand and ready to ship from strategically located warehouses across the country. 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