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Old 01-21-06, 09:41 PM   #2
chimchim
WRX cuz Honda won't wagon
 
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4) With the two bolts removed, the caliper will come free (don't drop it!). You can either hang it with some wire, or use something to support it. The only thing attaching it to the car now is the flimsy brake line.



5) Using the impact screwdriver (or muscle with a big philips screwdriver), remove the two 8mm screws which are securing the brake rotor.



6) Now that the screws are off, only rust and crud hold the rotor on. Bang it with a hammer to pop it off. I banged it on the rotor center, not on the rotor brake surface. Remove the old rotor, clean off gunk on the hub. Clean the new rotor, and mount the new rotor on.



7) Replace the screws (light torque, 8 ft-lbs), put the caliper back on and torque the mounting bolts to 80 ft-lbs. Leave the brake line braket off, cuz we're not done.

Next... the brake pads.
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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.

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