I think I hear the wear indicators. I've replaced them on everything from '88 to '96 models (piece of cake) but they were not ABS. I haven't looked yet, but is there any difference? Pitfalls? Or is it still a drop in?

Also, is there an aftermarket service manual for an '01 EX V6 yet?

 

I replaced mine for the first time at 55K miles on my 99 I4. LX=Non ABS. Helms makes one for your car. I have it.
You can also buy the V6 supplement.
http://www.helminc.com/helm/Result.a...HPC9W36BRQCR6A

 

i replaced brake pads/rotors on a 89 legend w/ ABS. it was really easy. i think the only thing different was that you had to bleed the fluid line.

 

how do you know when you need to replace brakes? ive been wondering because mine make a squealing sound a lot of times...
i have 56k miles on mine. its a 98 accord lx-v6 it has abs. what do these wear indicators sound like?

 

Thanks guys. I think i'ts going to be easy enough. This should be fun...now I'm in my new house I don't have to do it in the gravel driveway!

Heated, insulated garage! Cable TV! The Garage-maha!

http://www.gwfweb.com/house

Cheers!

PS, the pads have wear indicators on them. It's simply a metal clip that drags the rotor when they get thin. It's not usually a squeal as much as a grinding or metal dragging metal sound.

PSS

I'd be glad to do a walkthrough with photos if any one is interested. I do it with motorcycles all the time. Maybe for the DIY section?

 

hmm so does anyone know what the squealing is? its really annoying and i think i need to take it to a shop and have it looked at. anyone have any ideas as to what it is?

 

A squealing is usually a vibration in the pads. I always put anti-squeal stuff on the back of the pads. It just dampens vibration. I had a motorcycle rear brake that was squealing something horible and I found out the caliper bolt was loose. It wouldn't hurt to have it checked out. Sometimes it's the nature of the beast.

 

Not trying to beat you to the punch 01ACCORD, just thought it might help you out a little (although, like you said, it's a straightforward DIY)
Here's mine:




















Since I had the wheels off, I popped in my new centercaps:

 

jschmid - Thanks. Mind posting step 9, I don't think it came through.

 

Looks the same as my '96 was. Excellent. No use in me reinventing the wheel if you've already done it!

Hey, could you email me the scans of you have a larger version?

gforeman@crosslink.net

Many thanks!

PS, where'd you get those center caps? Will they work with my stock Honda EX wheels?