Originally Posted by Thooks
Hello,
I decided to join up to what looks like the best Accord Forum on the net. I just put the 2nd Accord in as many months in the driveway on Tuesday. This is a 1995 EX 4cyl 5sp.
133k miles, needs a few minor repairs. One of which, of course, is a front brake job.
I just got back from the parts house with a set of Raybestos Ceramic pads, chinese rotors and a Haynes manual.
What else do I need?
How are these rotors attached? Is it a big deal to do this? Do I just need to take it to a shop?
I'd like to bleed the lines also, but I think that is probably going to be impossible without a helper. Right?
Anyway, I'd appreciate any help.
Oh yeah, the other Accord is a 2005 EX-L. The wife's car. We are very impressed with it so far. Bought it new back in August. Great power and handling, very quiet (much quieter than that Trailblazer EXT (POS) ), everything seems so much more higher quality on the '05 than a GM vehicle.
Welcome to HAN! You're spot on about it being the best
The instructions for your car are all in the FAQ, I posted these awhile ago. There are instructions for both the pads and rotor listed seperately. Post in the corresponding threads if you have any trouble with them. They're not difficult but will require some time and patience, especially if you haven't done it before.
If I were you I'd go take your haynes back ASAP and buy a Helms factory service manual...you'll love your haynes until you discover that there are some diagrams and instructions mysteriously absent when you need them.
Raybestos ceramic pads...ehh...'Chinese' rotors...ehh...you would have been better served getting some NAPA/Brembo/OEM rotors and OEM (or one of the many aftermarket names available) metallic pads as I've heard that ceramics tens to be a bit on the noisy side for our cars and won't perform as well, but I've never tried them so I guess I'm just talking out of my ass. Good luck