DIY 98 Integra Brake Pads

The 1998 Acura Integra is fitted with front-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. The brakes are composed of brake pads that work in conjunction with the front-wheel brake rotors to slow and eventually stop the Integra. If the brake pads are worn too thin they will be impotent in applying the pressure needed for consistent braking. Listen for the squeal or grinding of worn brake pads. If the pads are worn thing, you can choose to have them replaced professionally or you can perform the replacement yourself.

Instructions

1

Park the Acura on a flat surface and apply the parking brake. Turn the engine off and pull the hood release lever located on the driver's side of the vehicle under the dashboard. Move to the front of the Acura and lift the hood.

2

Remove the master cylinder cap located on the left side of the Integra's engine. Remove half of the brake fluid from the reservoir with a syringe or turkey baster. Store the removed brake fluid in a drip pan and dispose of the old fluid properly -- do not reuse it. Consult the Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.gov for regulations regarding hazardous material disposal for your state. Place the master cylinder cap loosely over the master cylinder's opening.

3

Loosen the lug nuts on the front wheels with the tire iron. Place the jack under the frame in the front of the Acura and lift the front tires off the ground. Place jack stands under the front axles and lower the vehicle onto the stands. Remove the lug nuts and take the front wheels off.

4

Remove the two caliper slide pins with a 10 mm wrench. Lift the caliper from the brake assembly and rest it on top of the steering arm. Slide the two brake pads from each caliper bracket. Inspect the caliper bracket and brake rotor for damage. Clean the caliper bracket with brake parts cleaner and a wire brush.

5

Place the C-clamp or channel-lock pliers over at the caliper piston and the back side of the Integra's caliper. The piston extends from the inside of the caliper and is used to force the brake pads into the rotor during braking. Squeeze the piston to force it into the side of the caliber to make room for the thicker brake pads.

6

Remove the C-clamp or pliers once the piston is fully depressed within the side of the caliper. Apply a

thin layer of brake grease to the inside of the caliper. Slide the new brake pads onto the caliper bracket. Replace the caliper over the new brake pads and screw on the caliper's slide pins.

7

Repeat steps 4 through 6 to replace the brakes on the opposite wheel.

8

Replace the wheels onto the wheel bolts and screw on the lug nuts by hand. Lift the front of the Acura with the jack and remove the jack stands. Lower the front tires to the ground with the jack and tighten the lug nuts with the tire iron. Return to the driver's seat.

9

Start the engine and depress the brake pedal three times slowly to force the caliper pistons into the proper position. Return to the Acura's engine compartment.

10

Remove the master cylinder cap and place the funnel inside the container. Fill the master cylinder with brake fluid. Remove the funnel and replace the master cylinder cap. Close the Acura's hood.