BEST & EASIEST WAY to change your Honda Civic Brake pads & Rotors

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4 жыл бұрын

Hello everyone, here's the BEST and EASIEST way to change your Honda civic (any generation , 6th , 7th , 8th , 9th or 10th) brake pads and rotors (discs) It is very very simple to do, takes less than an hour and half for the front and rear. Garages will quote you around 300$ to 400$ or either the FRONT or the rear (including parts & labours of course).
The instruction also applies or is very similar for every Honda or Acura including Accord, CRV, Ridgeline , Pilot, Oddysey , MDX , RDX , TLX , ILX , TSX , TL , RL , RLX and so on. Every Honda or Acura is engineered very similarly (Just different parts). Simple & Easy to work on , no crazy Triple Square like for Audi or Porsche or Volkswagen.
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@Loki2Mira 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I have never changed brakes or rotors and after watching your video I did it so easy on my 8thgen Si coupe :)

@NoNeXiStEnT007 2 жыл бұрын

What was the worst part? I just ordered these same brakes also, I know I'm gonna need that impact wrench?...

@MTLJack Жыл бұрын

thank you for your kind words

@douglasthompson9482 2 ай бұрын

I had to change out a wheel stud on this car. Rust everywhere….took a while. Tough job.

@EM8844 3 жыл бұрын

very nice and clean simple video

@MTLJack 3 жыл бұрын

You very welcome ! Make sure to click that LIKE button for the video and .... MAYBE subscribe !

@Brandonjames8046 Жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy man

@MTLJack Жыл бұрын

nah man , i still have much to learn!

@AnthonyJames7 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@MTLJack 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@srivigneswaran1203 4 жыл бұрын

It's always good to clean the rust on the hub and the brackets before installing the new parts.

@MTLJack 4 жыл бұрын

The car isn’t that old , that’s why I didn’t bother but yes, I agree with you

@randalfuentes6953 3 жыл бұрын

@@MTLJack it has a lot of rust for being a modern car.

@KingTrunkzdbz 2 жыл бұрын

@@randalfuentes6953 Hondas always suffer from premature rust and rust faster than most other model vehicles, don't know why.

@joeymcquilkin3670 2 жыл бұрын

Yesssss Doesn’t matter how ‘old’ it is, rust knows no age… ALWAYS take brake cleaner and a wire brush or metal whiz wheel if you have one and clean hub and caliper bracket (all mounting surfaces)

@Malecookiebattle18 2 жыл бұрын

You left out a few steps especially always crack the the brake fluid container under hood..and about how to push back the brake caliper..other than that I liked this video

@mongolioose 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@MTLJack 3 жыл бұрын

You very welcome ! Happy to be useful for the others! Make sure to click that LIKE button for the video and .... MAYBE subscribe !

@np8041 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And wish me luck

@MTLJack 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck ! hope it went ok!

@thompsonnickc 4 жыл бұрын

Some rotors are designed with curved vanes. If you have that type there is a left and right based on the curve of the vanes. They aren't necessarily installed with the slot towards the front of the car.

@MTLJack 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely! Thanks for the info!

@realsaxual2357 2 жыл бұрын

The vents should face the rear of the vehicle

@chaatboxx6127 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro I gotta do my wife’s car next week!

@MTLJack 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck buddy!!

@kevinromero790 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! But one thing, you never showed how to install the new hardware on the calipers.

@MTLJack 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that

@basangtiti_31 2 жыл бұрын

will the 10th gen si rotor fit the 8th gen si?

@russchapman2997 Жыл бұрын

You should use impact rated sockets. Standard sockets can disintegrate

@MTLJack Жыл бұрын

hey bud! i have upgraded my tools ever since :)

@ChronoShinta 2 жыл бұрын

Are those Philip head impact driver to get those screw out? I read a lot of post and people said that it need a Japanese Instrument Standard (VESSEL MEGADORA IMPACTA Impact Driven Screwdriver) tool to get it out since Philip head will stripe the screws.

@MTLJack 2 жыл бұрын

Im from Canada and its called Manual Impact tool (its on amazon too). It comes with 2 sizes of philip heads and 2 sizes of flat head. Thanks

@freshsaltyfries5078 Жыл бұрын

12mm bolt whats the thread count m6?

@luckycharms1254 2 жыл бұрын

Brother you just save yourself a couple hundred dollars 💯✊

@danl5632 4 жыл бұрын

You need a #3 Japanese Standard screw driver, for those brake rotor screws.

@MTLJack 4 жыл бұрын

I simply use #1 philip with impact driver.

@graystripe393 3 жыл бұрын

They are JIS screws and get stripped very easily by using Phillips screwdriver. Every screw you think is a Phillips on a honda is indeed a JIS.

@howado 3 жыл бұрын

@@graystripe393 The manual impact driver with Philips bit is way better option than any JIS hand screwdriver for screws that sit in rotor for some time. He got them removed even without penetrating oil. Try this with all praised JIS screwdriver. Good luck.

@dilshah 2 жыл бұрын

U did not mention how many FT ILbs of force to tighten the bolts . Kindly mention that

@carlovanrijk4039 2 жыл бұрын

dilshah, on the 17 mm bolts - 80 lb/ft. On the 12 mm bolts - 24 lb/ft.

@Scott_Mericle Жыл бұрын

Just an FYI dude... the slot on the rotor is to wipe the pad and stop "glossing" between the pad and rotor. The drilled holes are for the out-gassing and cooling.

@exablitz 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! my rotors are stuck in place because of rust, I am wondering if what is the size of screws that you used to push the rotors off. Thanks!

@SyrupSplash 2 жыл бұрын

12mm

@MTLJack Жыл бұрын

or just use a 5lbs sledge hammer and hammer the rotor out.

@wolverine1981pl 2 жыл бұрын

0:58 Jack stand should be to secure car. never work on car just on jack. and calipers hang using bungee cords

@Gabriel-nd3fo 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy how much surface rust is on this car for being so new. My 2015 has similar surface rust and I rust proof it annually. My older Camry has no surface rust at all in these areas.

@AmanKumar-jx7ut 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please share the link from you bought those rotors??

@MTLJack 3 жыл бұрын

got them form Max brakes (canada). Otherwise, its everywhere on ebay.

@tpant8765 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have to worry about the on board computer on the rear rotors replacement

@MTLJack 3 жыл бұрын

Good question! The answer is no. The only time you have to worry about the on-board computer is when you have a "digital" or "electronic" handbrake. Also, Honda / Acura does not have any brake pad wear sensors. They aren't like the audi / bmw / benz where you have to change the sensor after the light is on. It is a simple button instead of a emergency brake lever which you pull manually.

@JayPknee 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link for the replacement brake rotors and pads you installed?

@MTLJack 3 жыл бұрын

I got them from rockauto

@JayPknee 3 жыл бұрын

@@MTLJack thank you so much!!

@stefanchudziak5997 3 жыл бұрын

The rear brakes on my 2014 civic lx don't have any visible calipers. I replaces the forward brakes and rotors just fine

@MTLJack 3 жыл бұрын

You have drums on the civic LX most likely!

@matthewguzman7107 3 жыл бұрын

You have drum brakes for the rear

@Super6-Four Жыл бұрын

Wow those pads were too tight. Sometimes you have to file down the ears of the pads so they slide more freely.

@christiancagakit8127 3 жыл бұрын

Any link for the pads and rotors?

@MTLJack 3 жыл бұрын

Where are you located?

@Chosenk1ng 2 жыл бұрын

What are those screws on the rotors? I don't know how to get them out?

@MTLJack Жыл бұрын

they are there to hold the rotors during manufacturing. There's 3 ways to remove them : use a manual impact driver with a number 2 socket and punch it , use a grinder to cut it off or use a dremel with a bit to break it off.

@michaeljohnson-pw6gh 2 жыл бұрын

You forgot to grease your caliber slide pins

@cediepurificacion8480 4 жыл бұрын

How much did you spend on big brakes and rotors?

@MTLJack 4 жыл бұрын

The whole front was barely 100$.

@jeffdelosreyes2134 3 жыл бұрын

How is the braking performance??

@MTLJack 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. You don't really get extra performances. Its purely esthetic.

@-skeptikalsavage-2382 Жыл бұрын

What rotors did you use?

@MTLJack Жыл бұрын

Back then i used Max Rotors but after few used, i discovered they really suck ,they don't last long at all. I do not recommend. They look great for the first month.

@Shadowrun2589 2 жыл бұрын

Does this all apply for a 1999 civic ?

@MTLJack Жыл бұрын

should be even more easier :)

@realsaxual2357 2 жыл бұрын

The vents face the REAR of the vehicle not the front

@bobsanders3063 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me the brand of impact screwdriver you used?

@IHazSniper2 2 жыл бұрын

Dewalt its like 200 without battery

@MTLJack Жыл бұрын

impact screw driver, i used Mastercraft maximum but its all the same, you can find one easily on amazon

@timbaker1320 3 жыл бұрын

Master cylinder cover off or on?

@MTLJack 3 жыл бұрын

I realized for Honda, you have to remove the master cylinder (brake fluid) cap off most of the time because the reservoir is very tiny.

@timbaker1320 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reply on the Honda Master cylinder brake fluid cap. Your video was well made and appreciated.

@asmokersphilosophy 4 жыл бұрын

What if you dont have the 2 clips on 5:30

@MTLJack 4 жыл бұрын

Skip it. Civic 8th Gen does not have it

@andylopp7825 16 күн бұрын

I’ve never had to use a hammer to get the pads out.

@cediepurificacion8480 4 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to drain the brake fluid??

@MTLJack 4 жыл бұрын

No because you are not flushing the brake fluids nor changing the calipers.

@chesterjhuncastro8503 4 жыл бұрын

At what price range does Rotors go for ?

@MTLJack 4 жыл бұрын

For Honda civics, around 100$ CAD with rotors and brake pads.

@Ketfkd 4 жыл бұрын

8:54 pretty sure your using that wrong

@MTLJack 4 жыл бұрын

Yea I apologize, I was surprised I didn't use any effort to spin the caliper lol!

@eddiekatura4465 3 жыл бұрын

@@PalmiyeCleaningServices no. They turn in

@theAKmooseburger Жыл бұрын

You put your front rotors on the wrong sides 😂

@Idahomie 3 жыл бұрын

not very comprehensive vid...lots of skipped steps, 'the devil is in the details'.