How to replace Brembo brake pads and rotors in Honda DC5 or Acura RSX with Brembo swap

How to replace Brembo brake pads and rotors in Honda DC5 or Acura RSX with Brembo swap

Difficulty: 2/5

Time: 1.5hr

Tools:

- Hammer

- Nail

- Impact Wrench (you don't need that but it's just easier)

- Pliers

- Screwdriver

- Flat head driver

- Anti-size

- Wrench

- 17 and 19 socket

- Floor jack and 2x jack stands

PARTS

DC5 rotors    45251-S6M-J61

Brembo brake pads    45022-S6M-J52

4x screws    93600-06014-0H

1. Jack up your car, remove lug nuts and both front wheels

2. Remove two screws. You can do it later but sometimes they are sized and you will spend a lot of time trying to remove them. Fortunately, I used anti-sized before so it was easy to remove them this time.

3. Push out two rods by using nail and hammer. Remove metal bracket.

4. Use pliers and pull out two brake pads, you might have to shake, twist a little bit.

5. Remove two bolt on the back of caliper with 17inch socket. Place brembo caliper safe on the side.

6. Remove old rotor.

7. Install new rotor with new screws or you can reuse old ones

8. Apply Brembo grease on the back of pads

9. Install back caliper with two bolts

10. Install new pads

11. Install back metal bracket and two rods

Don't forget about brake pad bedding

DONE