Saturday, April 5, 2014

How to replace rear rotors and brake pads in Honda DC5 and Acura RSX

How to replace rear rotors and brake pads in Honda Integra DC5 and Acura RSX

Difficulty: 2/5
Time: 1.5hr

Tools:
- Hammer
- Impact Wrench (you don't need that but it's just easier)
- Pliers
- Screwdriver
- Flat head driver
- Anti-size
- Wrench
- wire brush
- 17 and 19 socket
- Floor jack and 2x jack stands
 
PARTS
*These are parts for Honda Integra DC5 rear suspension. Acura RSX uses little different part #.
2x Honda rotors    42510-S6M-J50
Honda brake pads    43022-S5A-E50
4x screws    93600-06014-0H





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


2. Remove one 12inch bolt that holds parking brake line



3. Remove two bolts on the back with 12inch socket and take caliper out. 


4. Remove old brake pads

5. Remove two 14inch bolts holding caliper bracket

6. Use wire brush to clean that bracket


7. Push the piston back into the caliper. I used pliers, turn the piston clockwise.

8. Remove 2 screws holding rotor, apply little anti size on screws while installing new rotor.





9. Apply some grease on new brake pads



DONE! :)
Don't forget about brake pad bedding

2 comments:

  1. Hey I'm having a hard time removing the actual rotor? Do I have to bang it out with a hammer?

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    1. Yes, you can actually use hammer on your old rotor since you will not use it anymore

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