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chimchim · 01-21-06, 09:34 PM

I just changed out my brake pads and rotors (front discs) so I decided to make a DIY out of it. I read how-tos and the Honda factory service manual. I'm not a professional mechanic so I'd appreciate any corrections if necessary. Check out my DIY 6th gen civic suspension for my other DIY.

DIY 6th gen Civic brake pad and rotor change

Tools needed:
- 10mm, 12mm, 17mm socket and wrench
- big philips impact screwdriver
- mallet
- hammer
- brake cleaner
- silicon grease (if your pads didn't come with any)

1) Jack up the front of the car and put them on stands, remove the front wheels.

2) Remove the two 10mm bolts on the brake line bracket so the line can swing free.

3) (Seen from the inside of the wheel well), remove the two 17mm bolts holding the caliper bracket on. These bolts were the toughest part of this experience. I had to use a steel wrench and bang it with a mallet to get them loose.

01-21-06, 09:34 PM	#1
chimchim WRX cuz Honda won't wagon Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,724	DIY 6th gen Civic brake pad and rotor change I just changed out my brake pads and rotors (front discs) so I decided to make a DIY out of it. I read how-tos and the Honda factory service manual. I'm not a professional mechanic so I'd appreciate any corrections if necessary. Check out my DIY 6th gen civic suspension for my other DIY. DIY 6th gen Civic brake pad and rotor change Tools needed: - 10mm, 12mm, 17mm socket and wrench - big philips impact screwdriver - mallet - hammer - brake cleaner - silicon grease (if your pads didn't come with any) 1) Jack up the front of the car and put them on stands, remove the front wheels. 2) Remove the two 10mm bolts on the brake line bracket so the line can swing free. 3) (Seen from the inside of the wheel well), remove the two 17mm bolts holding the caliper bracket on. These bolts were the toughest part of this experience. I had to use a steel wrench and bang it with a mallet to get them loose. __________________ Zooming around in a 2006 WRX wagon, because Honda thinks my sport compact wagon niche isn't worth it. (Fit doesn't fit the sport) Loved my 1997 Honda Civic EX sedan 5sp, now sold. Last edited by chimchim; 01-23-06 at 02:01 PM.