Replace front brakes and rotors 2012,2013,2014,2015,2016 Honda Accord

[@supermec6678]

For those of us looking for the torque specs, here they are: - Front Bracket mount bolts: 80 lb-ft (2013-2016) (These are the 17 mm bolts going to the wheel hub) - Front Caliper bolts: 37 lb-ft (2013 - 2015 Nissin type (14mm bolts)) - Rear Bracket mount bolts: 80 lb-ft (2013-2016) - Rear Caliper bolts: 17 lb-ft

[@bertabuddz4756]

Anything else you’d recommend doing that he didn’t go over?

[@supermec6678]

@@bertabuddz4756 oh he was really thorough. I'd just suggest not to clean the wheel hub by hand as it takes really long to get it done. You can get the metal circular brush from autozone or home depot and attach it to your drill.

[@lawrencehenry606]

I’ve been watching you for years for advice and I can tell you are a great mechanic and very good at explaining every detail of project keep up the good work

[@Lou-cg2er]

One of the best instructors I have ever heard! Kudos.

[@ComplexAKASkitso]

I like how he’s a real mechanic and not some kid in his moms garage watching a KZbin video on how to change brake and rotors while making a KZbin video on how to change brake and rotors….best video hands down…definitely subscribed

[@JackieRipperLives]

Thank you so much! I've done my older vehicles before but was working on my girlfriends car to try and save money due to the state of things lately so i wasn't 100% about things but with you help everything came out perfect! Thanks so much! The video angle was great, simple and straight to the point! I will, for sure keep you in my favorites for future help! I hope you and yours are all well! Once again, THANK YOU MY FRIEND!!

[@jimthecarguy]

I'm happy to help. If you need any advice just ask.

[@amya9344]

You should be instructor for mechanics,well explained video

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you

[@lawrencehenry606]

This is true. I wish I could just know 5% of what you know

[@GrubbyGrupper]

I bet I watched you change Those pads a dozen times, and finally ordered my pads and rotors and followed you step by step. Thanks it went really well and car stops great. Love the accent, thanks again

[@jimthecarguy]

I'm happy to help . Thanks for watching. Accent what accent ? Lol

[@bartnash9084]

This is the detailed video I've been looking for. The last brake job I did was way back in 82 on my 70 Ford Fairlane with drum brakes. I wore those brakes out so bad the drums fell apart into pieces when I took them off. I wasn't sure if I would be able to replace the rotors and pads on my 2012 Honda but this video made it Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy. Thank you verry much !!!

[@DRIVER0051]

Jimmy, you reminded me of my high school auto tech teacher, Mr. Stinson. Great video. Thanks for uploading. I'm gonna share it with a Honda Accord owners group i used to belong to.

[@Markal2121]

Thanks for the video Jim. I think this is the second or third time I’ve used this specific video and it saves me ~$300 every time. It’s always great to be able to learn from a seasoned pro, especially the extra tips (stuck rotor screws) that would otherwise be skipped on a basic step by step.

[@johnnyk617]

I’ve been a professional mechanic for a about a decade now and KZbin still suggests brake jobs to me lol. But I love watching another experienced tech work great instruction well done sir you just earned a sub

[@jimthecarguy]

Welcome Jay. I've been a mechanic for over 42 year and boy have things changed.Watch for the next free tool giveaway coming soon.

[@zaneyone1]

I use the impact screwdriver all the time and never have trouble with it getting the screws out of the rotors. The torque specs are "Good and tight, plus or minus a jerk". After removing any rust, I still go back and spray break cleaner on the treated areas to remove any rust dust left on the reworked area. It is a great practice.

[@keithanderson9903]

Hey Jim, your tutorial video for changing pads and rotors on my accord was more than helpful!!! Couldn't have done it without you!!! Thank you very much!!!

[@vernvandam8956]

Great video! I’m not very mechanically inclined but I’m pretty sure I can tackle this. Very informative and the steps are very well explained.

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you for watching . Don't forget to subscribe.

[@wyattoneable]

Another video for the library! These are going to be great for future generations. I hope we get some young guys in the field, we need good technicians. I like the way you line up all the tools a person will need for the job.

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you Wyatt,It makes the job go a little quicker when the tools are right there

[@richardruy9434]

Your video is awesome. You explain things like we've known each other for years. Thanks for the great video. Definitely a fan

[@pjveal]

Thanks Jim.. took my car to Honda they wanted 675$ to do front and rear....i i bought my brakes at Honda for 65$ front and rear same price...2013 Honda ....and they wanted 630$ for CRV to get both and rear replace also ... IT'S UNREAL HOW MUCH MONEY THEY CHARGE !i watched your video and did myself. Thank you Subscribe all day to you videos you are the MAN!! if i can send you a donation of some sort be more than happy...please keep on doing Honda videos ..again thank you and god bless.... please everyone support JIMTHE CARGUY!

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you .I do a live stream Sunday night at 7:00 PM on jimthecarguy.I hope you can stop by.If you do send me a message in the chat.I will talk about your e mail tonight.If you stop by you can make a donation in the chat window.Thank you Jim

[@rmanor5508]

This is an excellent example of a how to vid, setup well and descriptive on everything. Good job 👍🏻

[@BoDuke73]

Thanks for the complete walk through. I really appreciate the level of detail.

[@dooski01]

Thank you. I saved 100$ on labor. Great tutorial.

[@mikenel1000]

I needed to thank you for your clear and descriptive explanation especially at the end when you described how the brake pedal will return , great job .

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad it helped!

[@motioninz]

You’re an amazing teacher as well as mechanic thank you

[@Glowingtomato]

Thanks for the video! I just replaced my rotors and pads on my 2015 Fit. This video was a good help

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad it helped

[@seandiaz9410]

Thanks for the video I just saved a bunch of money by doing it myself god bless I only paid 28.99 all together now I just need to do the back brakes

[@peterleoni4762]

Excellent, I learned a ton watching this video, thank you for explaining every detail and all the great tips

[@RafaelRodriguez-il3bf]

"This flashlight sometimes flies across the room on its own." HAHAHA! I have a couple tools that do that as well.

[@SteveSchuster-d8x]

Great video details. After putting brakes onto front bracket, I'm having problems putting the brake springs across the two pads and holding them into place while putting the caliper on. Any suggestions. I cannot find any information on reinstalling the springs? Thanks

[@ramonmunoz7617]

Thank you very much for the video seems to be you are an honest and clean mechanic which is hard to find today most mechanics do a sloppy job

[@jimthecarguy]

I'm happy to help. Watch for the next free tool giveaway coming soon.

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

An excellent guide to doing this job properly. I like how you put the lubrication under the hardware. I had to replace pads and discs due to rust under the hardware jamming a pad. It took a crowbar to remove it.

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you for watching

[@gloums]

Best tutorial I've seen yet, definitely subscribed. What are your thoughts on slotted rotors? Thank you.

[@jimthecarguy]

Truthfully I don't use them when I do a brake job at my shop . Don't forget Live stream on Sunday at 7:00 PM

[@MrColinWarde]

Oh man, I can't wait to get my hands dirty working on this for my girlfriend. GREAT video, I love your voice and temperament.

[@jimthecarguy]

I'm happy to help. Thank you for watching. If you need any advice just ask.

[@dattan3473]

Hi I like the way you show very nice and very easy to understand step by step thank you very much for your sharing you a good man👍👍👍

[@techprofessional3892]

Best explained video on rotors, hands down. Thankyou. Like if agree.

[@raymondpatuano6457]

Thanks Jim! Your vid was very detailed and thorough. I’ll follow along step by step when changing out my pads/rotors!

[@jeanb2088]

What grease did you use before applying the clips ?

[@gjacampos]

Hey Jim, you didn’t mention in the video but before pushing the brake piston back into the caliper, do you open the brake fluid reservoir? Thanks for the video, I’ll be taking this project on this weekend.

[@BURTONizAjerK]

Did you bleed the brakes?

[@GTASpuds725]

Not sure about opening reservoir, but you may want to check the level of the reservoir.. If full, it will likely overflow when you push back piston... I use a turkey blaster to remove excess... Honda recommends replacing/flushing brake fluid every 3 years... Is not hard to do but alot easier with a second person

[@stick4793]

Outstanding video- you just saved me A LOT of $$! Thank you for taking the tome to do this.

[@jimthecarguy]

Great to hear!

[@MW-gh1mo]

I have a 2015 Accord, just changed the REAR pads, with Honda pads, their instructions say to swap the position of the 2 caliper slide bolts.

[@Southpaw07]

Awesome video, thank you! i am about to get my rotors replace and can only hope my mechanic doesn't skip any of these steps. :( its all about the details

[@mikemorris5503]

No bleeding the brakes? Just curious if it’s necessary with every change.

[@ahraitch6218]

A really good video. Most everything covered and explained very well in easy to understand terms. I wish you had included a mention of brake fluid issues just to reassure those watching. Also, I would have likes more information on the silicon brake grease and a mention of anti-seize grease on the bolts. If nothing else just mentioning fluid and anti-seize eliminates uncertainty. I like the Amazon store feature. The video would have been improved by reference to it for the piston spreader tool (I bought one), the brake grease (I bought a can), and the impact driver (I bought one). Not criticizing, just suggesting. Great job! I subscribed and look forward to other vids.

[@colt4667]

At 15:40 Why are the two slide pins different from each other? It's not enough to take them out one at a time and replace them where they came out. What if the last mechanic who did the brakes mixed them up? What is the difference in the function of the pins?

[@BURTONizAjerK]

Jim do you recommend bleeding the brakes when doing a rotor + brake job?

[@Danberki]

Having trouble getting the 17m bolts back in. Any tips?

[@pauldstoltman]

Thanks for the simple and informative video you made. I've got two questions if you find the time. 1. I'm hoping this video would apply to a 2013 Honda Civic as well. According to other videos I've watched, it looks likely that it would? 2. You mentioned that if we needed torque specs that we could contact you for them. Either way, excellent video!! Thanks to real mechanics like yourself who help handy, yet amateurs like myself be able to do more things themselves, not only to save money but to feel a personal sense of accomplishment. Paul Stoltman

[@rubedog87]

This is a fantastic video!! Do you have the front and rear torque specs for a 2016 Honda Accord EX?

[@jonfindley1802]

Really Awesome DETAILED video.....THANK YOU SIR!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pgmfredlin]

very well explained and the step-by-step procedure is perfect to follow. Thank you for sharing your professional knowledge for free BTW, do you need to apply a small amount of grease when putting back the rotor on the wheel hub? Great and clear video! thank you so very much.

[@bartnash9084]

So, how do you push the piston back into the bore on a 2012 Accord when there are no open spaces in the caliper as shown in your video to put the ply bar through?

[@mattg562]

Hello! Which grit sandpaper do you recommend using to remove the dust?

[@ljbrew001]

My Accord (2017) has two springs that go between the inside and outside pads. These are not shown in the video. Are they required or just window dressing?

[@813lisbon]

Just curious if I have to take to cap off the brake fluid reservoir when I compress the caliper

[@georgejesson1944]

Hey Jim, should you put anti seize on the screws holding the rotor to the hub? thanks

[@bigamart]

great info I did learn something today looking at your video and that using a screwdriver to push in the piston ...

[@williamswiatek8648]

great video. doing my honda this weekend. thank you!

[@kashr.4644]

what grit sandpaper are you looking at to do the sand paper method

[@ShanLWang]

Did anyone find out torque specs ?

[@qrs_tuv1925]

Excellent as always, love these.

[@dontew90]

what type of grease did you put on the caliper

[@msv632001]

Is it ok not to put the screw head rotor back?

[@JC-wg4ce]

Very good, very detailed video. I'll be doing this step by step next weekend. Thank you

[@juniorlopez6761]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO. YOU EXPLAIN EVERYTHING VERY WELL. THATS AWESOME 👍💯%

[@timd9430]

Such a PERFECT instructor. Now if everyone watches this, they'll never take their vehicle for $1000 brake jobs ever again. Easy breezy. $50 or less. Just requires a little hard work.

[@youtubevideos3963]

This is good explanation! not just you doing it and commenting... these are instructional! very good!

[@dominicnguyen1249]

Thank you for publishing this video and your detailed instructions.

[@jimthecarguy]

I'm happy to help. Thank you for watching

[@musecle]

Do the lx and sport trim use the same front rotors and pads?

[@jeanb2088]

Very well explained. Thank you so much

[@juniorlopez6761]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH . YOU EXPLAINED IT 💯👍 AWESOME VIDEO

[@gottas33]

Thanks for the video super helpful, what are the torque specs?

[@sanityone649]

For my 2012 Honda Civic LX Coupe...25 lb/ft on the front caliper bolts and 80 lb/ft on the front bracket bolts. Here's the result that I got for my car when I Googled torque specs for my 2012 Honda Civic LX Coupe: www.collegehillshonda.com/instructions/civic/2012/4dr/civic_torque_specs.pdf The PDF listed most, but not all the torque specs for the car. Don't forget the lug nut torque specs...80 ft/lbs. Got that here: www.discounttiredirect.com/learn/wheel-torque#honda Hope this helps.

[@agustinherrera5600]

Hey what happens if you install the brake pads upside down . For example the front pads with the wear indicator on the inner side but instead up having the indicator up . Its on the bottom ?

[@JThompson731]

Sir I wish more people where like you in Jackson Tennessee

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you

[@eludioareyna7186]

Nice vídeo, awesome guy... thank you!

[@hilton8830]

Hi Jim: Can you please send me the tork specks on the calipers, I should buy a set of manuals. Thank you for having a fantastic delivering on the HOW TO. Best of all Hilton

[@jram4529]

is it the same job when working on the rear?

[@uptop4buildenz]

What size flat wrench do u use to remove the calibers?

[@3232myke]

Thanks man excellent job very informative I'm doing the exact same job on my 2016 Honda accord ex what are the torque specs for them bolts?

[@andyhubbard181]

Explained everything so well. Thanks mate

[@mb_wifty-frost5700]

hi, where can i find the torque spec of the screw for my honda accord 2016 sport...

[@103eaglecrest]

Do you remember what brand of pad/rotor was used in this video? Any synthetic brake grease will do?

[@jimthecarguy]

Yes they were Monroe

[@103eaglecrest]

jimthecarguy thank you

[@Eri.c1]

When finishing this job do you have to bleed the breaks? Just wondering

[@mattsutube]

Brakes. And no. Brakes are bled at manufacturer recommended intervals. Not necessarily at brake/rotor replacement (no air was introduced into the hydraulic system).

[@heardandtested]

Can I put the same from rotor on the back for more breaking power !. I see the from brake is thicker than the rear brake which mean the front has more breaking power than the rear because the rotor is thicker and the pads grabs the totor faster than the rear pads on the rotors.

[@Billmc997]

Is there a reason why there’s no V spring on the front pads? I bought brake pads with hardware kits for both my front and rear pads however only the rear pads came with V springs but not the front.

[@andregraf3000]

Thanks Jim for this video! I haven’t change the breaks of my car in quite some time and I want to do it myself, this is a great guide! I don’t have a lot of tools but since I will save around $200 by doing it myself, I might as well buy some helpful tools like the impact driver! Do you have any preferences of break pads or rotors? I have a Honda Accord 2014 Sport

[@jimthecarguy]

I like the Monroe or the Wagner brakes. That is what I use in the shop.Thanks and good luck

[@228dlb]

your a very informative instructor this video was very helpful

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for watching. I'm happy to help.

[@kevinduffy5390]

Fantastic, professional instructions. THANKS VERY MUCH!!!

[@edmon179]

Replacing rotors and pads it is necessary to bleed the the calipers? Thanks

[@jimthecarguy]

The only time you need to bleed the system is if you open the hydraulic system such as the lines or calipers etc.Thanks for watching

[@adolforamirez5197]

Wow, very nice tutorial! Thank you so much!

[@jimthecarguy]

You're very welcome!

[@JaRa911]

The caliper bracket mounting bolts on my ‘16 accord are tightened to hell and one seems to need an 18mm socket. The 17mm won’t slide on which is weird cuz they look the same. Driver side

[@rayl7225]

Is it advisable to use a thin layer of grease on the rotor surface where it meets the wheel hub?

[@jimthecarguy]

Yes you can.Good question.

[@AdamMargie4ever]

Awesome video!!! Great job in explaining clearly!!

[@joeblo8421]

Hey Jim, can you explain why the rust on the hub causes a pulsating brake pedal? Also, why is it only necessary to remove some of the rust between the bolts, as I noticed you left a lot of the rust close to the bolt, and near the center of the hub? Thanks for posting the video!

[@jimp42]

If the surface under the rotor isn't flat (and rust isn't flat), the the rotor may be at an angle. If it spins at an angle instead of perfectly square, it will be wobbling back and forth between the pads/calipers. That's what causes the pulsing. Overheated rotors that warp end up doing the same thing.

[@Califu]

I just replaced my factory rims and just noticed that both of the brake dust shields aren’t bent like at 9:59. Is that normal? I believer they are the dust shields, just not sure why they are bent like that.

[@jimthecarguy]

Is it the same car in the video ? Every manufacturer has a different bend. I'm happy to help. Thanks for watching

[@Califu]

jimthecarguy Thank you, it’s a 2015 Honda Accord sedan 2015. You may have just answered my question. I didn’t know manufacturers have a different bend on the dust shields. I sent you a message on Instagram, with a video attached. It seems that it might just be how they are designed, just wasn’t sure if discount tire bent them.

[@HtMnBrusso]

Jim, Great video and I'm glad I bought the impact screwdriver otherwise I never would have been able to get the original rotor screws off after 6 years on the road. I struggled getting the discs off because of corrosion, but used a pry bar to free them up. I have a question though about the pins on the caliper bracket... one of the rear (top) pin was frozen. I'd like to go back and fix this so should I buy a new bracket as well as the pins and boots? Seems like it not worth the trouble trying to remove the pin and if its stuck in there, I would imagine the inside of the bracket is corroded.

[@nonamegarage6721]

JIS (Japanese Imperial Screw)screwdriver for rotor screws works best.Thanks for the video

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you for watching.

[@sanityone649]

JIS is Japanese Industrial Standard...just fyi.

[@silverknight6414]

Thank you. This was very informative

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robbs34]

Jim what is the spec for the thin wrench that holds the caliper bolt screw?

[@semihyilmaz4699]

What kind of grease did you use?

[@jeffreylanders3256]

Fantastic-easy to understand! Thanks!

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@miggyspain3218]

Do you use a Phillips #3 with that impact screw driver