How To Install Honda Accord Rear Brake Rotor & Pad

[@ChmodX]

Thank you. You are the first and only video maker that commented on which pin is the top and bottom in their video. THANK YOU!

[@kevinkennedy7384]

Truly the best how-to video I've ever seen. Thanks so much. I noticed that someone commented below about the 2 screws that hold the rotor in place aren't really necessary (compare the holding power of those to the 5 lugs holding the wheel/rotor in place). I went to buy an impact wrench to get them out and the automotive parts guy told me that if it didn't work, just drill the heads off and don't worry about replacing them - that they're only there to hold the rotors in place while the car is moving down the assembly line (same as noted below). I did get them off with the impact driver, but will leave them off so I don't have to screw around with them in the future. Thanks again.

[@dial2fast]

Yes, those two screws are not needed.

[@ImportedFromSerbia]

Honda dealership asking 629$ for rotors and pads. That's how much you helping people to save money. Thanks

[@erlpen2016]

$629??? not in my country ...here in california they want $750 and that is not including labor...including parts and labor the total is $1150....and you can do the front and rear brakes including pads and rotors for about $150 for a savings of $1000.

[@guguimke5799]

AND THATS JUST TO RESURFACE ROTORS SMH!!!! NOT EVEN NEW ROTORS WHICH ARE SO EFFIN CHEAP

[@montex66]

This is one of the best How-To videos I've ever seen! Great job.

[@dial2fast]

Well, thank you for your comment! Glad you enjoyed it

[@jaydenhart4993]

Agree. Very clear tutorial.

[@billyferguson5881]

Great job. A friend of mine that lives in another state sent me this video asking me was this the right way and I said yes he did a great job the only thing that I would Add is take your wire brush and clean the area where your roter slides on. Right there at the circle. And before you put your brake hardware back on put some grease on the caliber where the heart with snaps back on and put a little bit of grease on the back of your brake pads and your sliding pins!! Because if you don’t that can cause problems down the road it’s very easy to do just make it happen.

[@apollocreed3549]

I really like the quality of your videos. You don't cut corners and promote doing the job right. Thank you!

[@BennettFonacier]

I was stuck many hours using a c clamp. This video showed me how to use the tool to wind the piston. Thank you.

[@dial2fast]

Glad you found my video and it helped you. Cheers!

[@jasoninoa]

Thank you for this tutorial! I just changed for the first time my rotors and pads for my 2013 accord sport. God bless you!

[@rhdtv2002]

Guys- if the rotor doesn't come off go to this video at 4:37 and notice the other two screw holes on the rotor not the ones that he removed the Honda screws.. those holes are to help remove the rotor. You need two 8mm 1.25 bolts screws . You screw them in then it pushes out the stuck rotor. Beats hitting it with a hammer . Mine was stuck and banged on it for a while then did what I mentioned and out in 2 minutes

[@ItsNotAllRainbows_and_Unicorns]

Heating the rotors with a propane torch also helps to loosen them up.

[@benwrenchin]

Thanks man! That's the info I was looking for. Thanks for saying the screw type. Super helpful!

[@damonandrade9416]

Just want to thank you for the help. I just finished the brakes on my 2011 and voila I have firm high brake pedal now. Two thumbs up.

[@phillipkapler8319]

Extremely well done and presented! Thorough, well-paced. Very clear.

[@threejackcity4471]

Thank you for clearly explaining/showing where to jack and support the vehicle.

[@mikeb7653]

Very helpful video. Thank you for saving me the trouble of looking up the torque specs.

[@timvu3095]

Very nice video on how to change the rear brake rotors and brake pads for the Honda Accord. I'd changed these brake pads twice on my Honda Accord V6, each time the brake pads only last about 30K. The original Honda rear brake pads were replaced at the dealer for $249.99 plus tax during the first 3 years of the car life. The reason I let the dealer did it the first time because the car is still under warranty and I don't want Honda to refuse any warranty service should the rear brake failed. The second and the third time, I replaced the pads myself, bought the brake pads from Honda for about $55 plus tax. The Honda Accord 7th Gen is notorious for eating the rear brake pads every 24-30K, specially the V6 model, because these pads are 1/2 the size of the front pads. I couple things that cause me to pause on this video: he should not have removed the caliper's pins before he cleaned the caliper and he should not force the brake fluid back into the master cylinder. He risked introducing brake dusts and road grimes from the dirty caliper into the caliper pin holes during cleaning that could cause it to malfunction or seize up. I'd take the pins out after the cleaning and put it back in immediately to reduce risk of contamination. Second, he should have crack lose the bleeder valve on the caliper and attach a small hose to let the brake fluid out to a small container as he compress the piston. This way, you don't risk pushing dirty brake fluid from the caliper and the lines back into the master cylinder. The dirty fluid could cause the master cylinder to malfunction or cause the brake fluid sensor to get stuck. Either scenarios could make your a bad commute day if it failed, not to mention the cost of having the entire brake fluid flushed to get rid of the dirty fluid in master cylinder or fixing the stuck brake fluid sensor. The brake sensor and master cylinder is one part from Honda, you have to change the entire unit and they are not cheap if the sensor cannot be reset, and that is not counting the labor cost to replace the master cylinder which is much more expensive at the dealer. If you don't fix the stuck brake sensor, you will have a Brake light in the dash and your car will fail inspection. More importantly, the car will turn off your ABS/VSA system so you are on your own.

[@goofyGAguy]

The Honda factory service manual says absolutely nothing about cracking the bleeders open when changing pads...

[@luisdelatorre3901]

Detailed and through, I would have never knew about that tool to push caliper cylinders in if you hadn't shown them on your tutorial, I always struggle with those. thanks and God bless.

[@martingomez7439]

Thank you for this video. You helped this process- first timer changing breaks. I appreciate it

[@dial2fast]

Glad it helped!

[@MAYKITHRT]

Great video! I'm glad you mentioned the torq specs. There are soooo many videos out there that don't and think that simply tightening them is sufficient.

[@dial2fast]

Thanks for your comment! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@thurm101]

I have used the “uga bga” tightening method a few times.

[@johnjkizer6399]

Great job, by far the best rear brake job on KZbin, I saw some videos where they just add new pads without turning the rotors or replacing with new ones. Peace

[@richardfabrizio8998]

You did a thorough job. Thanks

[@gene6597]

Thank you for the detailed video. Very helpful.

[@balmerlawn]

Brilliant video , appreciate the time and effort you made

[@teebee4992]

OOOOppps, I had no idea that the slide bolts you lubed that go into the caliber are different, one round and the other a flat surface. What could be an issue if they are installed them backwards, if you know? By the way, I have watched numerous Honda rear brake videos and you are the first to mention the bolts are different, GOOD NOTICE, thanks.

[@kieranking8657]

a very good video everything well explained and good videography👍

[@tjiowa01]

Very informative video, thanks. I replaced my rotors and pads in the front and watched another video for that job. There was no mention of taking the brake fluid reservoir cap off when I compressed the piston back into the cylinder. Did I screw something up by not doing that? I'm going to replace the back rotors and pads tomorrow and I'll be using your video for that job.

[@roccomac8943]

Great video. I just did my rear brakes on a 2011 accord and it didn’t have the washers on the bracket.

[@misterservicepro9407]

I remember i changed rear pads on a dodge journey and the brake caliper were just like these but i didnt know this was the way i tried for almost a hour with all my strength to push it back in until the owner which was a female looked on youtube and showed me the way to do it with needle nose pilers boy was i embarrassed but happy at the same time when i got in i was stressing 😆

[@luis5712]

Great video! Thank you for making this project easy to understand.

[@dial2fast]

Thanks for your comment!

[@endofthelinefishing2154]

Video was great but pad with the noise clip should be facing down. You had them switched also you forgot the clips that go on top of the pads. Other than those two minor details great tutorial!

[@PestVic]

Brake wear indicator should always go on the piston side 👌🏽

[@Banjo-lm2wl]

Thank you it was very helpful

[@gordhoernke8452]

Where can you get those spacer washers that he said not to lose? The last guy who owned my car lost them. A part number would help. Thanks.

[@renzovc]

great video , please do more projects on the 08 - 10 honda accord !!!!!!!! there are so many member with this model in the accord community !!!! thanks in advance

[@dial2fast]

Yes, you are right, there are tons of Honda Accord owners out there. If I have more opportunities to work on an Accord, I will make more videos. Thanks for your feedback!

[@fefe8607]

Excellent Video!!! A++++ Thank You 👍🏻

[@shabba3602]

Great vid. Which way does the wear indicator go on the inside pad. Up or Down? Thanks

[@fernandoj.sulsonaanziani6195]

Down.

[@imbogfootstrato]

good video, next time those 2 screws holding the rotor on. you do not have to put them back on. their only purpose is the keep the rotors on, while the Honda goes down the assembly line. basically so they dont fall off. ive had three different Honda dealerships tell me about it. tip for next time :)

[@guylevesque7753]

Good idea to keep them when only changing pads so rotor does not fall off

[@swaggerjacker1482]

Guy Levesque the rotor won’t fall off if just changing pads, the caliper bracket holds it on

[@NeoAndersonReloaded]

@@guylevesque7753 lmao

[@jamescorless8283]

You can put oil on the threads of those two screws, it's works better than antisease.

[@darrylhammond3969]

Do you recommend using copper anti-seize on the threads of those two rotor screws? (2:20) Also, I've heard of others saying they leave the screws out as to avoid the issue on future brake jobs.

[@dial2fast]

Yes you should apply antisieze to those 2 screws if you reinstall them. And yes you don't have to reinstall them as their only purpose is to keep the rotors in place during manufacturing. It's up to you.

[@jeffdeakins8175]

Anti-seize, yes. Copper on stainless steal screws, no.

[@AC-tz3pk]

Thanks for this as well. I used your video to change my rotors and pads 3 years ago for the 1st time. What made it a horrible job was the rust. Everything else was fine. But doing it again today and the bolts for the rotor bracket just won’t budge. Tried WD-40 and freeze-off. No go. Frustrating.

[@jamesrichardson771]

Very Nice 💥 🛠

[@78fsteed]

Dear, thank you for the video. I have a Honda accord 2017 and I already replaced the brake pads and the rotors, but when I test it I found that the brake paddle is sinking and we already try to remove air from the brake system by bleeders, but i still face the same problem. note I didn't have the sinking problem before replacing the brake pads and the rotors. any advice? thx

[@andreyv1]

Going to be doing this in a few days. Appreciate the in depth video. Best one i've seen yet!

[@henryretter1609]

Excellent video, thanks. You do great work.

[@kyproset]

I changed all the brake pads on my Accord today, no problem with the front ones, but the rear passenger side was not retracting when rotated clockwise. I wonder what is wrong with it. The other side was ok. I didn't have the tool to rotate it but I used pliers which seemed to have worked for the one wheel.

[@ChrisLevelsUp]

Very nicely done! Thank you

[@masonlovesroblox]

Those rotor screws are NOT Phillips head screws. They are actually Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) screws. If you use a JIS impact screw driver (found on EBay or Amazon) to remove those rotor screws, they come out easily without stripping. Most people do not know this.

[@094340]

Thanks man, good job.

[@aaroncastellanos3421]

Any difference in the LX and EXL rear brake pads? Rockauto only has the centric rear pads for the EXL, not specifically for LX.

[@themartinezvariable257]

I've heard from many sources that those screws don't need to be replaced on the rotors as they are only there to hold the rotors during manufacturing. The ones on my gf's accord were frozen AND stripped. It took me HOURS and several trips to the auto parts store to get those completey useless, stupid screws off.

[@nohedidnt81]

Does anyobe have the part number for the spacer washer mentioned at the 3:46 mark. Just changed my rear breaks and rotors. Used vehicle the washer was missing and two of the four screws that go into the rotors.

[@Rommel799]

hi I have the same problem did you find the part number for washer?

[@jeffsnyder2068]

I’m wondering if the washers are not standard as mine were missing too

[@uphill248]

What’s the tool called to push the piston back? You don’t have a link for it..

[@dial2fast]

Here is the link amzn.to/2GmDige

[@Freerydah73]

Some guys don’t use two wrenches to unbolt the caliper. Is the accord any different in make?

[@awesome7220]

What about the small retainer wire?

[@lji2000]

Rear caliper piston compression at 9:01 ... thank you

[@fltman7]

how long after spraying freeze-off do you start hitting the screws? how big is your hammer?

[@pindiwal4717]

To the point talking... perfect.

[@Azoreanadventure]

Great video!!!

[@heckonwheels2937]

It's probably not recommended, but in a pinch, I use the long side of a screw driver to turn the pistons back in. It's not the easiest method, but it works if you find yourself without the proper tool. Just be careful you don't scratch or chip the face of the piston.

[@dial2fast]

Yes, been there done that. In a pinch, gotta do what you gotta do. Thanks for sharing!

[@errolpereira8292]

Thank you so much! Subbed

[@atlred]

DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHERE I CAN FIND THOSE WASHER THAT GO ON THE BRACKET TO THE CALIPER

[@dial2fast]

If you want the exact one, the best place to start is your dealership parts department.

[@atlred]

@@dial2fast they didn't have it, they were telling me that they never seen it before, the Honda dealership parts department

[@dial2fast]

@@atlred Your other options will be either find something comparable at your local hardware store, or check your local wreck yard that sells parts that you remove yourself.

[@nk12710]

thank you so much help me saving $$$

[@MikeJordanUnCamplicated]

Loooooooooooooooong list of links. But nothing for the caliper piston turning tool. Do you have a link for that?

[@dial2fast]

Here is the tool: amzn.to/3YOJuo1

[@jeremyhale6403]

Great video, thank you.

[@maycolgomez7982]

Accord community 😍

[@rickyace09]

Will the brakes squeal if the shims are not reinstalled?

[@dial2fast]

It normally will not have much noise without the shims. You can remedy it by putting some synthetic brake grease on the surface as I've shown in the video.

[@CalkoLouie]

Excelent Video

[@jordanmorales8610]

Some of the videos I’ve been seeing say you need to disconnect the E brake, but it doesn’t look like you did that. Is that optional?

[@dial2fast]

Yes, disengage the ebrake so you can remove the rotor for replacement. Otherwise the ebrake will hold the rotor in place.

[@angelpullupaxi-arias8095]

Hi I have a Honda Accord 2016 lx-s so I have been hear a noise sound on rotors on the back tires so . 2 months ago I changed already the brakes and pads so what do you thing to need my car ?

[@angelpullupaxi-arias8095]

And I saw some brown line involved on rotors like brown and black so can you tell me where can I buy the rotors for my Honda please?

[@GR8GUY54]

what's the part number of that Ryobi drill at 1:07 in the video?

[@dial2fast]

It's Ryobi P261. I did a review of it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX67lIuFf5eJh8k

[@GR8GUY54]

dial2fast thanks, Bro! I use other Ryobi tools as well. I even bought the air inflator portable. awesome stuff!

[@bmw12347]

I bought Bendix pad. It doesn't have the pin at the back. The shop told me it doesn't matter. What's the purpose of the pin?

[@randicarpenter1200]

What about the thin wire bracket that comes with the break pads? Is that not necessary to put on?

[@JuanRivera-ff6fd]

Randi Carpenter they are included for a reason. I put them on do to the fact that they provide tension to prevent the pads from remaining pressed against the rotor wearing them down quicker or causing the the brakes to overheat.

[@cutty4086]

@@JuanRivera-ff6fd where do they go mine flew off when I was taking of the caliper

[@JuanRivera-ff6fd]

Cutty408 on the outside edge of the pads you will notice the small hole on each pad. Place the metal spring end in the corresponding hole of the brake pads.

[@JuanRivera-ff6fd]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oF6kmmuwmLaHr6c

[@cutty4086]

@@JuanRivera-ff6fd ooohh I see, thanks for the link. I checked so many vids & nobody would install them.

[@modestoma]

Excelent very detail...

[@ron-uc9mf]

why don't they ever install the wire springs that spread the pads when not in use?

[@oralevato107]

When you go to put the caliper on with new pads, are they supposed to be touching the rotors? Or should the rotor move freely?

[@oralevato107]

Thanks in advance 👍

[@dial2fast]

It's fine that it touches, and you should be able to spin the rotor by hand (you may hear some grinding sound).

[@oralevato107]

dial2fast okay so my pads and rotors touch and grind a bit when I spin the rotor, yet I can spin the rotor with minimal effort.. will I be okay?

[@dial2fast]

Yes that's fine, once you press on your brake, it will squeeze the pads onto the rotor.

[@ladodgers8181]

Do you have the tutorial for the fronts?

[@dial2fast]

Sorry, I don't have the front brake video on this, but here is one from a Honda Odyssey. They are all pretty much the same: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p524pYR8bbCcZsk

[@yakunchen1163]

great video

[@millermatic140]

😂😂😂🤦🏾‍♂️ thats why my rear passenger side was giving me problems with the caliper not lining up to the bracket for the guide pin bolts. I did not know that the "t" on the piston had to line up with the little stub sticking out

[@miggyspain3218]

Does all of this apply to a 2012 honda accord when it comes to changing the rear breaks

[@dial2fast]

It's pretty much the same for most Japanese cars.

[@miggyspain3218]

Oh okay thank you what's the square tool called and does it attach to a ratchet or something? Thank you for your help

[@dial2fast]

It's a piston tool and you do use it with 3/8" ratchet. The link to that tool is in the description of the video.

[@lukejones31596]

dial2fast do you have to use that tool? Or can I use a c clamp?

[@kurttappe]

@@lukejones31596 Clamp only works on the front piston. Rear has to be turned because of the parking brake. I was able to turn mine using an old chainsaw bar (no I'm not kidding; I tried it on a whim and it worked.)

[@62ericg]

Where do you get the service manual for the 9th gen accords. I've looked all over and can't find anything. The only thing I have to go on is online forums.

[@panchitolopez465]

grahamcracker62 you can get it on eBay I got mine on there for like 20$ and some change

[@jimmygarza9544]

grahamcracker62

[@charlesyoung4744]

good job--thanks

[@SDsailor7]

For what year accord is this video for? Anyone know? Thank you

[@samchai5303]

2013-2017

[@michaelharold9700]

Do you bleed the rear brakes

[@dial2fast]

No need to bleed the brakes unless you think their is air in your system.

[@paulmathias1908]

Great video and talk through. Thank you.

[@pikasoe6919]

It there somewhere else I can put the jack on the pack

[@pikasoe6919]

Back

[@mrgio8381]

I have a honda accord 2013 sport, which rotor recommend me for my car. Thank you

[@dial2fast]

For everyday driving, these Centric brakes are pretty good performers.

[@mrgio8381]

I need to change the four rotors and pads as I can get them you have some link or where I buy them. thank you very much again

[@dial2fast]

Here you go, for your 2013 Accord Sport CENTRIC 120.40086 Premium Disc Front amzn.to/2pi2oI6 CENTRIC 120.40068 Premium Disc -Rearamzn.to/2q4yT9A CENTRIC 301.16540 Premium Ceramic Pads Frontamzn.to/2q4pMpF CENTRIC 105.14510 Posi-Quiet Ceramic Pads - Rearamzn.to/2qQg1xU

[@mrgio8381]

Thank you so much for your help my friend god bless you

[@mrgio8381]

I only have one more question, do the rotors come for one or bring the two?

[@mohammednaushad9576]

Thank u much

[@777AndrewR]

Do you need to open master cylinder cap for rear brake change?

[@dial2fast]

You only need to open brake fluid reservoir if you think it might overflow when compressing the piston.

[@JohnD-x3k]

Those are not Phillips screws holding the rotor on, thats why people have problems with getting the rotor off. it is a JIS screw. (Japanese Industry Standard) You also failed to put on the HONDA BRAKE PAD V SPRING CLIPS on the new pads.

[@PhoenixP7]

My screw for the rotor got fucked, how can i take it out now? I mess it up before watching this vid.

[@kanallsimms1376]

Please show front wheels too.

[@scottfreeman6910]

Thanks

[@Ron-h4l]

Is this another car you own.

[@dial2fast]

No, just helping a friend out to save some money.

[@777AndrewR]

Ok thanks

[@alexmoran731]

Subscribed. :)

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Excellent clarity all around. Tired of seeing car repair videos with poor lighting, unnecessary drama, or recording at such a slow pace it becomes tiresome to watch. Your video avoids this all!

[@merkonmercury]

Place near me wanted 829$ for this 😭

[@simplyclean4907]

wd40 would be easier

[@jack8356]

If your smart use a damn impact driver.

[@kairvette3882]

Don't spray on the pads!!!

[@johndd8186]

Could you drop by my house?

[@timschuller575]

Great video.. Thank you!

[@awesome7220]

What about the small retainer wire?