How Do I Install Front Brake Pads in a 2002 Honda Accord?

The front brakes do most of the stopping on a vehicle. Therefore, they wear out the fastest. The front brake pads on the 2002 Honda Accord are equipped with wear indicators. These are small pieces of metal on the brake pads that contact the rotor when the pads are worn. When you start to hear a high-pitched chirping or squealing sound coming from the front brakes, it is time to replace the pads. If ignored, the brake pads will wear out, resulting in the metal backing cutting into the rotors, requiring them to be replaced.

Instructions

Front Brake Pad Removal

1

Loosen, but do not remove, the lug nuts with a lug wrench. Raise the front of the vehicle with a jack. Place jack stands under each front door at the lift points.

2

Remove the lug nuts and the front wheels. Remove the lower brake caliper bolt with a 17 mm wrench. Rotate the caliper upwards.

3

Slide the brake pads out of the caliper bracket. Insert the screw of a large C-clamp into the caliper piston and slowly tighten it to retract the piston until it stops.

Front Brake Pad Installation

4

Slide the new brake pads into the caliper bracket. Position the new brake pads with the wear indicators on the inside of the rotor at the bottom.

5

Rotate the caliper back into position. Install and tighten the caliper bolt. Replace the wheels and hand-tighten the lug nuts. Lower the Accord and tighten the lug nuts with a lug wrench.

6

Check the brake fluid reservoir and add brake fluid as necessary to reach the "MAX" mark. Pump the brake pedal several times to extend the caliper piston and seat the brake pads against the rotors.