the front rotors on a 2001 accord are 10 times easier to change, as the rotor goes over the hub, instead of the hub going over the rotor on the 5th gens. (96-97 may also have the rotor over hub design, not sure)

A CL brake swap (from a 1st generation Acura CL) would be the replacement of the hubs and rotors on the front, so that you'd have the rotor over hub setup... however, thats probably the last thing you want to worry about if you just want new brakes and not have to sell human body parts to afford it.

Autozone does rent out tools to get the job done right and easy... what you want is a "Hub Puller"... tell them what you're doing and they'll give you the right tool.

Another hard part of 5th gen front brakes are the 4 bolts that hold the rotor to the hub, those tend to be VERY difficult to remove... BEFORE you go trying to pull hubs, shafts or anything else... try to remove those 4 bolts... worst comes to worse, you'll have to use a chisel and hammer to turn the bolts (if you round off the heads) or drill the bolts out and just get new ones.

Remember, Heat is your friend if used properly... have a good torch handy... heat AROUND the bolts to expand the surrounding steel, making them much easier to remove!


The rear brakes on a 95 are MUCH easier than the front, they are a rotor over hub design... the rotor being held in place by 2 philips screws, which are not essential, so if you break them or have to drill them its not a problem, as when you mount the wheel, that holds the rotor in its place.