How to Remove the Front Rotors on a 2003 Honda Accord

The front rotors that come on a 2003 Honda Accord spin with the wheels. When the brake pedal is applied, the brake calipers close and grip against the rotors, slowing the vehicle. Over time the brake pads wear down in the calipers, and so does the surface of the rotors. When that happens, the rotors need to be removed so that they can either be turned or replaced with new rotors.

Instructions

1

Put the jack underneath the front of the car. Lift up the jack and then put the car on the jack stands. Use the tire iron to take off the front wheels.

2

Use the ratchet to unbolt the brake-caliper bracket from the steering knuckle. Lift it off the rotor. Loop a length of mechanic's wire around the upper control arm and through the center of the caliper, then twist the ends together using the pliers. Make sure that the caliper isn't twisted and the brake line is loose.

3

Remove the two Phillips-head screws on the face of the rotor using the Phillips-head screwdriver. Try to pull off the rotor. If it doesn't move, thread the two 8 mm bolts into the threaded holes located between the wheel lugs. Tighten the bolts down until the rotor pops free. Pull the rotor off the hub.