Hi all ! Bren here....ANOTHER DIY for yo lazy asses ! This is how u change ur front brake pads...somethign that shouldnt cost money to do - its easy !

Disclaimer: The following is provided as a GUIDE ONLY, and neither myself nor Ozhonda take any responsibility for the outcomes of someone else doing the following. You follow these steps at your own risk!

Aim: To change your front (highest rate of wear!) brake pads !

Required: Pnuematic jack , wheel brace , small g-clamp or similar , ratchet with 10mm piece , WD40 , 4x brake pads (two for both front brake assembly setups - one either side of rotor) to suit your Honda !

Steps:


First , apply the handbrake in cabin , to maximum pull. Then , step out ,and loosen the desired front wheels nuts. Now jack up the car by either the tow points , or jack point upon the chassis. Remove the nuts and thus the desired wheel !


Locate the bottom bolt , and apply the 10mm piece to it. Undo !


Slide out bolt , and leave aside - apply some WD40 to the bolt to clean/free up.


Rotate caliper up as shown , and slide out both brake pads - inspect and replace if wear exceeds reccomended limits. . . or if any warpage or chunks missing etc.
*click* new pads into place - and cover with shimmys and recommended grease if still inplace.


Position yourself infront of the brake rotor- inspect for warpage - spin the rotor and look for any cracks , blemishes etc.


While caliper is still up - position G-clamp upon the piston , to tighten once again as new brake pads are thicker than previous.


Slide down the caliper , place freshly cleaned bolt back in , Use your strength to torque the bolt-AND Do not over tighten , and hook everything back up opposite of undoing ! You is done ! And all in "f1 style" record time !



*NOTE - after resetting piston , brake pedal may feel sluggish/stuffy/soft - simply drive slowly after , and pump the brakes so the hydraulic lines re-circulate the fluid, and thus returning to 100% firmness
ALSO ! Some brake pads may need to be worn in - a series of mid speed rolls (say 60km/h) THEN sudden stops seems to be the best way - after a short time of wearing in , the brakes should be fine When in doubt of anything , take to a professional ASAP !

Enjoy Stopping again !