Old 04-11-2003, 10:55 AM
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chrisexv6
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I just did the brakes on my wife's Acura.....quite simple.

Remove the bottom caliper bolt and loosen the top one. Turn the caliper up and let it rest.
Remove the old outer pad.
Pop open the bleeder screw and hook on a hose leading to a bottle you dont mind getting fluid in.
Get your C-clamp and clamp it down onto the remaining inner pad, and tighten it until the piston is down all the way.
Tighten bleeder bolt.
Install new pads onto the hub in the retaining clips, then "drop" the caliper over them and tighten/replace the caliper bolts.

Took me about 25 minutes to change the front brakes this way.

Also, dont forget to replace and/or lube the brake pad shims. I also replaced the rear calipers on the same car, but made the mistake of buying cheaper quality "loaded" calipers. Without the lube behind the shims, they squeal like crazy.

-Chris