How to replace the front brakes and rotors on a 2010 Honda Accord

[@tedm8492]

First time I ever did brakes on a vehicle, thank you for the informative guide. Wouldn't have gotten it done without your assistance!

[@johnrutkowski5929]

Hey Jim - thank you for showing how to replace the pads and rotors on my Honda Accord. I have a couple of comments - My pads included two wire spring clips that install to the tops of the pads and provide a little spring force to move the pads away from the rotor. Also just as a reminder - the brake reservoir cap should be opened when moving the caliper piston back into the caliper.

[@yeahwright9673]

I'm about to attempt the front brakes on my 2010 Honda Insight. This is an Accord, but I'm sure there basically the same. That said, I appreciate this video. Thank you for taking the time to produce it.

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you for taking the time to let me know what you think of my video's .Good luck with the brakes .If you need any advice let me know.

[@pentagod]

Outstanding. I followed this step by step and man, you are spot on. I didn't miss a beat. Your calling out the socket measurements ect. You make it look easy, but it certainly is good to know what to look at, and for. And what to inspect. Thank you very much.

[@JaiClassA]

Thanks for the video. Got a 2010 Accord EX-L Navi about to start changing the rotors and brakes.

[@jimthecarguy]

If you need any advice let me know.

[@jerzcnate]

Jimmy excellent excellent video this is something I wanted to learn. First I do the brakes next time I'm changing the rotors.

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for watching .If you need any advice let me know.

[@issah6344]

Very helpful video! But curious, why didn't you spray the rotor and pads with brake cleaner to remove the oils?

[@spkendrick]

i have a 2012 accord.. need to change the front rotors...I''ve seen some people on you tube use some sort of fancy emergency brake adjustment tool when putting the front pads back on and compressing the caliper pistons back in. is this tool necessary.... ive never had to use that on any vehicle before. Great video !! very helpful !

[@jimthecarguy]

I'm not sure what that tool was .Don't believe everything on youtube.If you follow my video you will be fine.

[@slipshaft]

There is a special tool you can use to compress the piston back into the cylinder on the caliper. What this guy did instead, was to "Pre compress" the piston back in before he took the caliper off. This was a really slick move! Watch how he does it at 00:20 with a screwdriver. This makes taking the caliper off much easier and then you can put it back on with new pads no problem. I'd have never thought of this. Slick move!

[@kantiusaify]

Jim, please put text in description section in all your videos - Torque specs for the bolts. Otherwise very glad for your helps

[@dre-p954]

I'm using a driver for the screws. Should I be attaching a size 3 or bigger screw driver, if so what size?

[@hugodias1884]

Great video. This weekend I will be changing the rotors on my 2014 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L. I am assuming that its is basically the same parts. Thanks for your video it is highly appreciated.

[@jimthecarguy]

+Hugo Dias Yes it is the same.If you need any further advice let me know.

[@hugodias1884]

Thanks

[@atlred]

The brake pad with the clip on it which way does it go up top or on the bottom

[@magarci4]

I'm having trouble taking the rotors of my accord, I believe it is because they are pretty rusted, any other tips on loosing the screws that hold the rotor? Thanks in advance

[@lesmcc8103]

I had to drill mine out.

[@Gaguilar2064]

Question. If one of my rear rotors are not suitable for resurfacing is it a good idea to change both rear rotors or just the one that needs replacement? Would this effect the way the car brakes by changing 1 new rotor and having 3 original rotors? Thanks in advance

[@jimthecarguy]

German Aguilar Good question,No you don't have to replace the other rotor.Just the one that is bad.It will not effect the stopping.Jim

[@jmgraydz]

don't resurface these rotors, they are not worth it, and you will end up with vibrations, just toss them buy two new rotors each time

[@MadMonk67]

Thanks for doing this video. I'm about to do this job on a 2012 Accord and its really nice to see it done once before I attempt it myself. I've done plenty of brake jobs over the years on my vehicles, but this is my first time working on a Honda and its nice to know of any "gotchas" ahead of time. One thing that bugs me though...are you not really concerned with getting grease on the pad surfaces when you were putting them in the bracket? I noticed that you changed into fresh gloves for installing the rotor. I've always been very careful not to get anything greasy on the pad surfaces (and also the freshly-turned rotors). I'm beginning to wonder if I really didn't need to be too concerned about it.

[@jimthecarguy]

If you need help let me know I can talk you through. Keep me posted

[@wildcatfan6477]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. One request please….. on future video please use better audio somehow. There is a lot of back ground noise. Thanks again for your video

[@jodywyant7510]

Jim what is the type of wrench you are using to break free the caliper bolts. In the north I am always fighting the corrosion, and road salt.

[@jimthecarguy]

+Jody Wyant Yea I know what you mean about rust.The ratchet I use is just a long Snap on ratchet.The longer the better it will give you more leverage to remove the bolts.

[@gloval86]

Awesome. Most useful video ever

[@jimthecarguy]

+gloval86 thank you for watching and your feedback

[@viewsbydre]

Great video . Going to do my own brakes now!! Thanks!! 👍🏾

[@jimthecarguy]

DeAndre F Good to hear. Thanks for watching my video.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Well done Jim - do you ever use that silicone anti squeal lube on the outsides of the pad ?

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for watching and your questions.No I never use the silicone on the outside only on the points were the pad fits into the mounting bracket because I use very high quality brake pads.There for no silicone is needed .Thanks again Jim

[@mo12miller]

Hi Jim, really appreciate you taking the time to do this video. Dumb question, what kind of lube did you use to lubricate the slide pins and clips?

[@jimthecarguy]

+Maureen Tyczka What I use at the shop is synthetic brake grease on the clips,brake pins and on the new hardware kit.Remember there is no such thing as a dumb question what is dumb is not asking the question.If you need anything let me know

[@arielban1]

@@jimthecarguy I had same question..thank you.

[@lesmcc8103]

I didn't see a spring between the brake pads. one of mine had some and the other didn't! there is no hole in the pads for one on the front but the rear did have tiny holes. When I took the front apart the springs fell out and I don't know where they go!

[@holton345]

How tight on the slider pin bolts? On my Jeep Wrangler it is really low - like 11 ft/lbs. Had I not used a torque wrench the first time my inexperience would have had me torquing them down until they stripped the threads. (Eleven isn’t much!) Is there a spec on these, or is it more difficult to screw them up than the ones on the Jeep? Also, different from my other vehicles, these rotors have retainer screws. Cool! My other cars and my jeeps have floating rotors, which are a pain to keep aligned while you try to slid the calipers over them. I like these retainer bolts. Do they tend to rust or is extraction usually as easy as in your video? You use an extractor/driver. (I need to get one of these guys.) it looked like these two retainer bolts are either an Allen or Torx fastener. Is that correct? Nice video, sir! Subbed and Liked.

[@jimthecarguy]

+Holton 345 There are torque specs If you need them e mail me on Monday I will look in my work computer.If your trying to install the rotor screw a lug nut on to hold the rotor while your working on the brakes.The bolts that hold the rotors on are good but sometime without that extractor they can be difficult.Thanks for you feedback and for watching.Jim

[@magarci4]

I got it! But thanks anyway. And thanks for the videos, helped a lot.

[@calvinkey5086]

What's a Honder? tahehe I'm kidding. Thanks for the video! Very helpful

[@jimthecarguy]

+Calvin Key You know I do hear that a lot Honder.HaHaHa. Thank you for watching and your input.

[@infidel900rr]

great video. thanks

[@fernandojalon5033]

Do you really need those screws that holds the rotors back in there?

[@jimthecarguy]

Actually if you had to you can leave them out because of rust or broken you could but I would not recommend that I always put them back.

[@fernandojalon5033]

Thanks for the response. I had other brands and never those screws on the rotors. Even in my 960Volvo. I just wanted to make sure.

[@smokesgtp]

They are used for assembly at the factory. They are unnecessary.

[@lesmcc8103]

I think once you put the wheel back on the rotor isn't going to flop off!

[@aznspc]

do you need to bleed the brakes?

[@jimthecarguy]

+Peter Chea No you won't have to as long as you don't open the bleeder valve.

[@aznspc]

+jimthecarguy thanks for the quick response. now i can do the job myself!

[@jimthecarguy]

+Peter Chea If you need any further advice let me know.

[@zac1157]

Great, thank you.

[@mannyfresh5024]

I hate those screws on the rotors. They're a pain and useless. Its only used on the assembly line when building the car. You don't need to use them again once off.

[@aragrox]

0:46 I know! Answer the phone?

[@dlf1976]

the only thing not included was removing the lid from the master cylinder and catching brake fluid around it, and finally bleeding the system if necessary. Handy walkthrough otherwise

[@jimthecarguy]

+Dave F Thank you for watching and your input