How to Replace Rear Disc Brakes in a Honda Accord

Replace your Honda Accord's rear disc brakes easily with the basic tools you can find in the average person's toolbox. The only special item needed to replace the Accord's brakes is a specific assembly paste, part number o8798-9010, which you can buy at the Honda dealership.

Instructions

1

Drain at least half of the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe or suction gun. Discard the brake fluid in an approved, sealed container.

2

Engage the parking brake and lift the rear of the Honda Accord from the ground with a car jack. Support it safely on all sides with jack stands when you service the vehicle to replace the brakes.

3

Remove the rear tires by loosening the lug nuts with a torque wrench. Take off the tires and set them aside. Release the parking brake.

4

Unscrew the caliper bolts and take the caliper off the caliper bracket. Slide out the pad shims and brake pads. Disconnect the pad retainers and verify that the caliper pins move freely.

5

Rub a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste, part number o8798-9010, to the side of the shims that attach to the brake pads. Apply the same paste to the back of the brake pads, making sure to wipe off any excess. Attach the shims to the brake pads.

6

Turn the caliper piston clockwise to retreat it into the cylinder. Line up the groove on the piston with the tab on the inner pad, allowing the caliper to fasten to the brake pad. Apply lubrication to the piston boot.

7

Fasten the new pad retainers to the caliper bracket. Install the pad assembly, and then attach the caliper bracket to the caliper. Lower the vehicle and pump the brakes to seat the brake pads.