jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in
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Steve IA wrote:
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Sorry if this is an old question but I googled and couldn't find an answer. While rotating by tires this past weekend I ogled the front brake pads and they looked like they could be worn some. The car has 95,000 mostly highway miles on it and don't believe it's ever had the brake pads replaced. I've had the car since 34,000. I've changed brake pads on several US made cars without any trouble and the Civic's look pretty straight forward. Is this something a normally handy shadetree mechanic can handle successfully?
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yes. easy as pie. use honda pads. less squeal, fade, dust. use correct bolt torque and sequence when reattaching the wheels.
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Thanks in advance for your help. Steve southiowa
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However;
Doing the rear brakes(drums) is a bit more difficult.The drums may need to
be turned,and there's a lip created on the inside edge of the drum that can
make drum removal difficult,and should be removed upon reinstallation.
I agree with JB that the fronts are easy.
Don't forget the anti-squeal compound between the new pads and backing
plate.
The new pads may come with a packet of it,and you can also buy it at most
auto stores,too.
The caliper slide pins should also be relubed with hi-temp grease at the
same time.(don't get any on the rotor or the pads surface.)
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Jim Yanik
jyanik
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