How to: Replace Rear Brakes: Caliper, Rotor, Brake Pads - Acura TSX 2006

[@tsxalex8370]

Follow my rust prevention method and never have to deal with this ever again. It’s called moving out of Ohio. It works like a charm every time!

[@6thGearGarage]

Lmao, you're onto something there man!

[@apeezuscamacho7291]

Damn bro probably the best explanation video ever lmao shout out every cl9 driver out there

[@MotionDesignStudio]

Be advised at 5:06 anyone doing this repair you will have a wobble tire that will brake off your wheel studs and or tire falling off if you do not clean all the rust off wheel bearing before install the rotor. If you are using the same old rotor you must clean the rust off inside the rotor. This is a common problem on the Honda and Acura with this rear brake disk wheel design. Use a wire cup brush or wire brush to clean this.

[@merajj]

indeed, that hub should have been hit with a whizzy wheel / scotch lock / wire wheel etc etc etc

[@Jez1963UK]

Thanks for the tip. I'd have cleaned a lot of stuff anyway, I like new things to go back onto clean things as I don't anticipate redoing that job for a long time :)

[@willbagbey3303]

I like the way you explain that. You didn't go into all that super deep detail which make videos boring and hard to watch but you covered each step accurately and with enough information for anyone to be able to get the job done

[@schulerruler]

Just finished mine. Thanks again. To add a note for those doing the 3g TL rears, everything is identical except you can skip the step with the emergency brake cable as it uses a drum set up inside the rotor and is not attached to the caliper.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks, good info and that's a nice setup!

[@saildan]

Same for Acura RDX, plus the inner pad has 3 tabs to fit inside the caliper's piston bore. Add a little brake grease to the tabs so it slides in easier.

[@mrdadybuck]

Thank you so much your details were just enough and not too much. I completed this job with little to no effort thanks to you.

[@6thGearGarage]

Glad it helped!

[@Red88Rex]

Thanks for this walkthrough. My parking brake cables both seized and took the calipers out with them so I had to get this done. I was able to do it alone, got one of those bleeder kits. I used to drive 90s Hondas and Acura’s and I’m glad it’s exactly the same job. Only thing I do differently is put the caliper on before the banjo bolt swap, it saves a mess, but you seemed quick about it. Thanks for the video and giving me the confidence I needed to do it! I’m also in NE Ohio and my tsx is just as rusty 🥲

[@6thGearGarage]

I coated my TSX with fluid film before every winter and it helped to slow the rust, but the previous owner never did anything, so it was already rusting when I bought it. By the time I sold it in 2020, the rear subframe was pretty crusty. I'll buy another rust-free 6mt from down south one day...

[@aaronbrunelle6604]

Thank you, the first person to actually go step by step an shows everything. I've watched 4 videos an the other guys are skipping important things they don't show exactly how they are doing things but this video is perfect 👌 I really appreciate it. I'm in the middle of repairing my car an this has gave me the confidence to complete it. Thanks so much!

[@DanielGarcia-nn5rz]

The flat head screwdriver method when turning the spring was actually quite useful since ill be doing my brakes again and last time that part was not fun and easy. thanks!

[@J1Z06]

My 2005 TSX had the same issue. Left rear caliper is shot. Put new pads on today. I'll replace the rear calipers, rotors and pads. 221,000 miles. Lotttts of things were replaced on this car. I can't wait to get a new car!

[@6thGearGarage]

I hardly had any issues with my car when I sold it at 150k miles, but it was mostly all highway miles. the only thing besides regular maintenance was the rear calipers (replaced them twice over the life of the car,) the knock sensor on the engine, and a coolant temp sensor. Sounds like I sold it at the right time.

[@J1Z06]

@ consider it a blessing! 🤣😎

[@tedk1517]

thank you for pointing out to bleed the brake line. short but precise tutorial !!

[@schulerruler]

Very well done! Great visuals and great informative audio. Thank you!

[@nimsakont]

Great step by step, nice job thanks for putting it together

[@6thGearGarage]

You're welcome, glad it helped!

[@SuperCromoly]

Any issues with e-brake not working after this repair? Mine worked fine but now after replacing everything it barely grabs. Is there a adjustment? Thanks!

[@6thGearGarage]

There might be an adjustment where the cables meet the pull handle, but I'm not positive, as I never had to adjust it when I had my tsx.

[@NBA2KGod23]

Very very good video. Got a 04 tsx with 222,000. Caliper going out

[@pugman205]

its interesting to see the differences between a U.S spec TSX and a UK spec Accord, even the braking systems are different. UK cars, mostly got Lucas brake calipers, but they too suffer from the same problem of the slider pins getting stuck. My last replacement caliper was due to the handbrake mechanism getting completely seized that no amount of lubricating and working back and two would fix.

[@6thGearGarage]

I had no idea the UK Accords were different other than the badging and grill. Any other major differences? I think UK has a specific fog light too, correct?

[@pugman205]

@@6thGearGarage the interior is completely different as well by the looks. Your radio is different to mine, but the centre armrest and console appear the same. I think we also got specific bumpers too. Fog lights did change also, normally they are oval, but diesel cars got smaller round spot lights. The the right side has a vent next to the fog light as there is an inter cooler behind there. Did any tsx come with headlight washers as well?

[@6thGearGarage]

@@pugman205 The radio is one of the only options for the TSX. I have the base radio, the optional one is larger with a navigation screen. The only other option on the TSX aside from paint and interior color, is the transmission. No TSX's had headlight washers. They all had the K24a2 as an engine as well and 17" alloys standard.

[@pugman205]

@@6thGearGarage might have to do a video on the differences then, lol. As we had the N22A diesel engine (2.2 litre) K20a6 and k24a4(I think) and then a 2006 facelift where they changed over to electronic throttle body from cable.

[@6thGearGarage]

@@pugman205 Very interesting... All of our throttle bodies are electric. Tthe 2006 K24a2 did receive a slight power bump from 200 to 205 HP.

[@dq7143]

Great video. For a one man brake bleeding job, I highly recommend Harbor Freight's Pittsburg brake bleeder vacuum pump. It has a metal housing and works as well as my high end Mytivac for a lot less. money.

[@supamanz23]

Thank you for saving me a lot of $$$$ ur video is so simple to follow.

[@Jez1963UK]

I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm learning, but I was surprised to see that you didn't put any anti-squeal grease anywhere before reassembling? Is that correct?

[@6thGearGarage]

As long as the slider pins are greased, you're good to go. If the brake pads come with anti squeal grease, I'll use it. If not, no worries.

[@luiseliplourde5745]

Excellent job...!!!

[@6thGearGarage]

Thank you!

[@garciaj100704]

Great informative video thanks

[@viktoriyawolf]

I think I have seen this tsx out on the road before, I looks nice! And thanks for the video.

[@6thGearGarage]

If you're in Ohio then there's a good chance!

[@viktoriyawolf]

@@6thGearGarage I am!

[@jonforney4505]

Thank you sir , big help

[@e7venjedi]

5:38 What does everyone think of using Loctite [threadlocker] instead of anti-seize on the caliper bolts here? Wouldn't you want to prevent movement for these guys as opposed to making it easier?...

[@6thGearGarage]

I think the goal is to not have them rusting together over time. I have never had a caliper bolt back out, just torque them properly.

[@e7venjedi]

@@6thGearGarage Fair! Makes sense to me.

[@petervang5384]

Is the rotors backwards? Isn't it suppose to have the slots facing forward instead of back?

[@6thGearGarage]

Good point, I did not notice that. I just looked at pics and the other side is the same way. So I should have swapped them on opposite sides.

[@shawnworrlein7921]

Thanks!!

[@angelalvarez1705]

Excelente trabajo muy limpio y profesional gracias

[@ogcafesalud19]

Very helpful!!

[@berberadventures]

I'm hoping this is the same for the Acura/Honda CU also. Still waiting on a few parts I'm gonna recondition it myself

[@anibaldoble-a]

Life saver... awesome guidance

[@JJWCH12]

Thanks for this guide, it was really helpful! Just one suggestion - use a brake bleeder kit if possible to see air bubbles. And a question - is it a good idea to bleed all 4 brakes to ensure there's no air in the entire system?

[@6thGearGarage]

A kit would be a nice addition! There's no need to bleed all 4 brakes if only the rears were open while working on the brakes. If you wanted to flush all the fluid though, it would be a good time to cross that off the list and do the fronts as well.

[@dog210christian]

Is this the same as the front?

[@6thGearGarage]

No, front is actually easier because there is no parking brake to deal with. I have a video of replacing the front brake pads, but not the calipers/rotors.

[@dog210christian]

@@6thGearGarage are the rotors or calipers on the front the same process?

[@WAFEYYQQ]

Yo by any chance do yk the part number for Acura tsx brake shoe

[@6thGearGarage]

Sorry I do not.

[@isaelvasquez1640]

Did your slotted rotors got any rusted

[@isaelvasquez1640]

I got the geomet r1 concepts slotted with ceramic pads only about 2wks old and it rusting where the holes are at and where the lines are at any ideas to prevent this from happening or is that normal

[@6thGearGarage]

I painted them to prevent rust: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmerm32Ya86ij5I Then after 6 months they only had very minor rust near the edge after an Ohio winter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sImso3Wur7ZoZ9k

[@potaijee]

If you have to do more than one wheel, can you leave the bleeding until the very last so you only do it once? Or do you need to do it after each brake is done?

[@6thGearGarage]

You’re correct, leave the bleeding until all wheels are done. Bleed the brake line farthest from the master cylinder first.

[@dc5_]

Is this process the same on a 02-06 rsx? Cant find a video on how to get the rear caliper off

[@6thGearGarage]

It should be similar. Some of the torque specs may be different.

[@ns8623]

how do u know the caliper needs replaced? I have an '04

[@6thGearGarage]

If it is seized or sticking, one of the pads will be more worn than the other.

[@WAFEYYQQ]

To be brief I accidentally drove with my emergency brake on for about 5-10 minutes going 35-45 miles per hour because I was going to a gas station and I smell burning .. What kind of consequences can I expect and if I do get my car check out and expect repairs what kind can I expect and will it be expensive ? I’m worried I damage my rear wheel area . Thank you sir

[@6thGearGarage]

The short term damage is excessive pad wear and maybe worn/warped rotor. The long term damage from the excessive heat that you may not notice right away is shortened life of caliper, wheel bearing and over heated brake fluid. At a minimum, I would bleed the brake fluid from that caliper and add some fresh fluid. Then keep an eye on the other things to see if they have issues over time.

[@WAFEYYQQ]

@@6thGearGarage oh okay gotcha thank you for briefing me , is it also possible for my rear camber arm to be damage / replacing ?

[@6thGearGarage]

@@WAFEYYQQNo I do not think any suspension parts would be damaged from driving with the E-brake on.

[@WAFEYYQQ]

@@6thGearGarage oh it’s because I just got an alignment and while they were looking at the rear they said it needed to be replace so is this a false concern?

[@WAFEYYQQ]

@@6thGearGarage and btw the same day I had my brake fluid bleeder and flush with new fluid so I forsure gotta check the brake fluid again right😂😂 unluckyyy

[@jeremiahbrito8440]

would stock 2008 accord stock brakes/calipers fit on this car

[@6thGearGarage]

I do not know, I have never tried that swap.

[@billmathiasen2262]

Great video!!! Thanks!!!

[@heavy_hittahz]

Does this cause it to shake going past 60+mph im having an issue on the same rear wheel side it starts to shake up like if the wheel is about to fall or like if I had a flat feeling and a lot of heat starts to build it up 💭

[@6thGearGarage]

To me that sounds like the wheel needs balanced or may be slightly bent. But the heat part is strange. If pads are thinner on that side then caliper could be sticking.

[@moneymaximus9955]

I know this is probably a lot to ask but i dont have many tools. I dont want to buy set upon set. Any way you could tell me the bolt sizes for the calipers and bleeder valve. Im literally going back and forth from your video to my amazon cart, i appreciate any help. Awesome video. I just purchased a 06 with 103kmi

[@6thGearGarage]

I don't have the car here any more but I think caliper bolts are 12mm and brake line banjo bolt is 14mm. I thought I mentioned the other sizes in the video?

[@simbarashewashaya633]

Great video

[@Astar337]

Car noob here, can I use the same process on the newer gen TSX 2013? Thanks for the videos! giving me lots of new knowledge and saving me money!!!

[@6thGearGarage]

I don’t have any experience with the newer Acura’s, but this rear brake video applies to most modern cars. There might be a slight difference in the e-brake and torque specs. But this would still be a good guide.

[@chhomchheang4443]

My Acura 2004 tsx has vibrating what can I do back to normal

[@6thGearGarage]

Is it happening when braking?

[@AmritpalBharaj]

got a wire brush but you can brush the rust on bolts but not the horrendous hub face?

[@6thGearGarage]

amritGAMINGYT I forgot to record that part 😳

[@AmritpalBharaj]

@@6thGearGarage I saw you mount the rotor on a rusty hub lol

[@6thGearGarage]

amritGAMINGYT I just knocked off the loose rust. No way a wire brush is going to get that looking clean... That's 14 years worth of Ohio rust.

[@ogcafesalud19]

What is the caliper bolt size to hold it?

[@ninogrunon]

Anyone have trouble w that ebrake line fit back onto the caliper

[@Incaensio]

My girlfriend and I are going to try.

[@Incaensio]

Can't get the passenger side caliper to turn in and can't get the screws off the rotors. Guess I need special tools 😡

[@anthonylew989]

👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️

[@merajj]

great video but drilled and slotted rear rotors is kind of silly

[@OhYeahAboutThat]

California viewers. 😂

[@6thGearGarage]

Yooooouuuuu....

[@buffalophil3630]

As I'm rusted out in Cali smh

[@raymondromero4558]

This wasn helpful but you forgot a very important step and it was to bleed the calipers from the furthest first ... passenger is first then passenger left , then front right then left side as the driver side

[@6thGearGarage]

Yes thanks for mentioning!

[@berberadventures]

Do I bleed all the calipers or just the rears I'm repairing?

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

I don't know if 1st gen TSX's are similar, but correct order for 3rd gen TL's is front driver, front passenger, rear passenger, rear driver. I found that odd until my Acura service manual confirmed it

[@Gtavideosgarcia]

💯💯🙏🏽🛞🛞💨

[@CaptainRexCT-7567]

Lol so much rust

[@6thGearGarage]

Welcome to Ohio!

[@carlosvelasquez2826]

What size are the bracket bolts

[@6thGearGarage]

Sorry I can't check, as I don't have this car anymore.

[@carlosvelasquez2826]

All good video still helped great