How to Replace the Rotor in a Honda Prelude

Rotors, also known as brake discs, only need to be replaced if they get worn down or warped. If the rotors in your Honda Prelude can't be resurfaced, then it's time to swap them out for new ones. The process is fairly simple and you can do it in your own garage.

Instructions

1

Get new rotors for your Honda Prelude. When replacing rotors it is recommended that you replace all the rotors at once to avoid uneven wear.

2

Bleed the brake line from the master cylinder by about two-thirds to prevent overflow. Support your vehicle with jacks and jack stands to prevent it from rolling when working on the rotors.

3

Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Remove one of the caliper bolts and rotate the caliper. Take off the mounting bracket for the brake line, but do not disconnect the brake line. Suspend the free caliper with mechanic's wire to prevent straining the brake line.

4

Unfasten the holding screws and then remove the old rotor. Be sure to clean off the oily coating on the new rotor before replacing it.

5

Install the new rotor onto the hub. Replace the rotor holding screws. Push the piston back into the cylinder wall and put the caliper and attached brake line back into place. Tighten and torque the caliper mounting bolts.

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Replace the tire and wheel assembly. Repeat these steps for each set of rotors. Then lower your car, tighten and torque the lug nuts and refill the brake cylinder with new brake fluid. Road test your Honda prelude to make sure that the installation was successful.