how to remove/install rotors and pads?
20-Jun-2009, 04:45 PM
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how to remove/install rotors and pads?
hey guys i just got me a set fo brembo cross drilled rotors and some H.P. brake pads for my 99 si and i just wanted to know how id go about removing the rotors
my main concern for removing the rotors and pads is breaking anything that is seized or any bolts that got softened up from rust so i wanted to know any trouble areas that i should be extra careful for
my main concern for removing the rotors and pads is breaking anything that is seized or any bolts that got softened up from rust so i wanted to know any trouble areas that i should be extra careful for
20-Jun-2009, 05:22 PM
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Get an impact screw driver for those small screws, then get 2 8mm screws and thread them into the other 2 holes and tighten them back and forth until the rotor pops off. Use some penetrating oil on all the bolts first.
20-Jun-2009, 05:23 PM
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take the caliper off, the bracket is held by to bolts from the back. then take a big philips screw driver and take the screw out that is sitting flush with the rotor. then the rotor will just slide out, and reinstall the caliper.
20-Jun-2009, 05:31 PM
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okay so what are the chances that those 2 bolts will be seized and from the above comments my chances must be high for the phillips screw to be completely rotted
20-Jun-2009, 06:56 PM
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Get the impact screw driver with the proper size philips attachment and the screws should come out. If they don't you can just drill them out, you don't really need them for anything. Use some good penetrating oil and let it soak in for a bit. I did mine about a month ago, '98 300k on the body and the bolts came out no problem. Get yourself some anti-seize for re-installation.
20-Jun-2009, 07:39 PM
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20-Jun-2009, 07:52 PM
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okay i tried it and i broke the head off the screw =( i drilled it out but i dont have a screw to fit in the hole (=( x2) is this screw needed or can i drive without it?
(some sites found on google say that its useless but i doubt honda put it there for no reason)
(some sites found on google say that its useless but i doubt honda put it there for no reason)
20-Jun-2009, 08:45 PM
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screws are there for some reason. you don't want your breaks failing on you while going 120 on the highway.
there must be a shop that sell screws and bolts of that size and length... when i went to NYC my uncle bought from a car parts place.
there must be a shop that sell screws and bolts of that size and length... when i went to NYC my uncle bought from a car parts place.
20-Jun-2009, 10:17 PM
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i have a basic wrench would i mess up my rotor/caliper by tightening it soo much
my cars in my garage siting on stands right now
20-Jun-2009, 11:05 PM
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Sooo many civic are rolling around without those screws. Like hula hula said they do serve a purpose and that is to keep the rotor on while installing the caliper.
BTW... didn't I call it!
As long as you apply equal torque on each bolt (which you should do anyways) it will be fine
BTW... didn't I call it!
As long as you apply equal torque on each bolt (which you should do anyways) it will be fine
20-Jun-2009, 11:07 PM
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Sooo many civic are rolling around without those screws. Like hula hula said they do serve a purpose and that is to keep the rotor on while installing the caliper.
BTW... didn't I call it!
As long as you apply equal torque on each bolt (which you should do anyways) it will be fine
BTW... didn't I call it!
As long as you apply equal torque on each bolt (which you should do anyways) it will be fine
do you know what the dimensions of the screws are im gunna try and get it at crappy tire and maybe paint my calipers while im at it
20-Jun-2009, 11:23 PM
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just go to the junk yard and pull some screws of other civics. eg/ek it will all be the same. That's what I did they let me have them tooo... no charge! All of mine came out. I just wanted to replace a few as they were starting to strip.
21-Jun-2009, 02:59 AM
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do not need the screws on the rotor. i did brakes on my civic, and the screws were messed yet loose. the rotor moves around but once you put the wheel on, there is no problem. also for torquing the lug nuts, just step on it, then jump on it lol.[works for me, im light haha] its one of those things that you got to feel it. hard to explain.
but yeah dont worry, brakes will work fine, and no damage will be done.
but yeah dont worry, brakes will work fine, and no damage will be done.
21-Jun-2009, 06:13 AM
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do not need the screws on the rotor. i did brakes on my civic, and the screws were messed yet loose. the rotor moves around but once you put the wheel on, there is no problem. also for torquing the lug nuts, just step on it, then jump on it lol.[works for me, im light haha] its one of those things that you got to feel it. hard to explain.
but yeah dont worry, brakes will work fine, and no damage will be done.
but yeah dont worry, brakes will work fine, and no damage will be done.
kk thanx ill tighten i was worried about not using a torque wrench cuz the last time i tried to rebolt my hood i stripped a bolt cuz of over tightening so i didnt wanna do the same again
btw i just realized.... shouldnt honda have the screw lol :P
21-Jun-2009, 07:53 AM
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you might be able to get away with it, but you will most likely need a c-clamp. Take the cap off your brake fluid before you compress you piston. Another thing is, be carefull not to over tighten the bottom caliper bolt, that bolt hole doesn't have a bottom, so you can keep tightening it until it snaps (happened to me). GL
