Hi all - just did this job in an afternoon - this video is awesome - I owe this guy a pint (or two)


Brilliant - follow the video - straight forward job - do it yourself and save $500 - brakes are now awesome......

 

Congrats on your DIY brake job! Which brand of pads and rotors did you install?

 

Thx dude - Had a look at Rimmer Bros (UK vendor with a US operation) - big range and some super cheap components but in the end found everything required on NAPA online - free delivery & good reputation - don't want to revisit the job a year down the line due to warped rotors etc..... (NB - ordered too many caliper bolts - they come in packs of two - not singles)


parts list ordered from Napa - front + back brake changeout.

hope this helps.....

 

My understanding is that all the auto parts chain stores source their brake parts from one of the commonly known mfgs and then relabel it to their house brand and model #. This way, you can't easily compare prices against other retailers and look for a better deal.

Last time I checked a few years ago, Napa sourced their brake rotors and pads from Raybestos, a big name in brakes.

 

I've been using NAPA premium (raybestos) rotors and akebono ceramic pads for years. Works great, less dust.

On this vehicle you pretty much need to replace the rotors with the pads, although if you have a lot more time on your hands than money you could probably get part way through the second pad set with the first rotors.

 

Just did the rears today - rotors + pads - used the following videos

Little bit more difficult due to the caliper bolt access being restricted, this lack of access is partially caused by the presence of the e-brake solenoid. Anyway it all worked out well - so tonight having a beer.

Hopefully the new brakes will last 70k like the originals.
cheers
Jim

 

Thanks for posting this accomplishment along with videos for reference. It's an encouragement to all DIYers.

I used to think this DIY work was just about saving money. But after learning more, I realized you actually get a better quality job when you work on your own car than when the shop does it and you're just another invoice number during their busy day.

 

That depends on what work is being done.

 

And your skill level. But it's generally true if I have the skills and time.

Especially recently... in the last couple years I've had SUSPENSION bolts get left un-torqued and come loose on two different cars, by two different shops. Both shops generally reliable, one of them an Acura dealer.

 

Well, there's your problem right there! Accuras are fake Hondas!