How to Replace Rear Disc Brakes in a Honda Prelude

Like a majority of passenger cars, Honda Preludes usually have drum brakes in the rear. There are still some Preludes, however, that have rear disc brakes. If your Honda Prelude is one of the few with rear disc brakes, you will need a special assembly paste (part number o8798-9010) and some rubber grease when you replace the brakes.

Instructions

1

Siphon all the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir. Use a suction gun or syringe to remove the brake fluid an empty it into an approved container.

2

Lift the rear of the Honda Prelude off the ground with car jacks. Support the vehicle safely on all sides with jack stands. Make sure that small children stay out of the area while replacing the brakes.

3

Take out the caliper bolts and remove the caliper from the caliper bracket. Slide out the old brake pads and shims. Remove the pad retainers and verify that the caliper pins move freely.

4

Spread a thin coat of M77 assembly paste to the brake pads and the area of the shims that contact the brake pads. Clean up the extra paste from the shims to prevent spreading. Fasten the brake pads and shims to the caliper.

5

Turn the caliper piston counterclockwise until it retreats into the cylinder. Turn the piston back slightly so that the notches on the piston line up with the tabs on the inner pad. Apply rubber grease to the piston boot.

6

Lay the caliper piston over the top of the brake pads. Replace the caliper bolts and torque to the required specifications.

7

Replace the tire and wheel assemblies. Lower the Prelude to the ground and pump the brakes to seat the piston and brake pads. Verify that the parking brake operates correctly.