How to Perform a 1992 Honda Accord Brake Job

The brake pads on a 1992 Honda Accord are made of a combination of metallic and non-metallic materials. This creates a friction material suitable for stopping the vehicle but not causing damage to the metal brake rotor. When this material begins to wear out -- typically every 25,000 to 35,000 miles -- you may hear a squealing sound. Replacing the brake pads on the 1992 Honda Accord is a relatively easy task to complete.

Instructions

1

Loosen, but do not remove, the front lug nuts with a ratchet and socket.

2

Raise the front of the vehicle with a jack and secure it on jack stands.

3

Remove the lug nuts and pull the wheel off the Accord.

4

Look on the rear of the caliper and locate the upper and lower caliper bolts. Loosen, but do not remove, the upper caliper bolt with the ratchet and socket. This bolt will act as a pivot point for the caliper. Then loosen and remove the lower caliper bolt with the ratchet and socket.

5

Pivot the caliper upward and away from the brake pads.

6

Grasp the old brake pads and pull them from the mounting hardware, also known as the caliper bracket. Note how the pads come off as the new ones must be placed in the same manner.

7

Pull out the metal pad retainers. These are the thin metal shims left in the caliper bracket after removing the pads. The 1992 Accord has one upper and one lower retainer on each side of the vehicle.

8

Place the new pad retainers into the caliper bracket; they can only go in one way. Listen for a clicking sound to indicate they are fully seated.

9

Mount the new brake pads into the caliper bracket in the same direction as the old ones.

10

Place a C-clamp over the brake caliper, with the fixed portion of the clamp positioned so that it contacts the rear of the caliper and the screw portion contacts the caliper's piston. Tighten the C-clamp until the caliper piston is fully pressed into the caliper's body.

11

Pivot the caliper downward until it covers the new brake pads then hand-tighten the upper and lower caliper bolts. Tighten the upper and lower caliper bolts to 33 foot-pounds of torque with a torque wrench and socket.

12

Repeat Steps 3 through 12 for the brake pads on the other side of the Accord.

13

Raise the vehicle off of the jack stands with the jack then lower it to the ground. Depress the brake pedal repeatedly until it feels firm.