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2008 Honda Civic EX brakes are exceptionally easy to replace! Stickman's famous last words?
March 26, 2017, 12:26 PM
stickman4282008 Honda Civic EX brakes are exceptionally easy to replace! Stickman's famous last words?
Well I'm off to test drive the Civic and make sure the brakes work. I watched a YouTube video on changing out brake pads and knocked it out easily enough. I'm not going to tackle the rear brakes until after I check the front on a brief test drive. Wish me luck!!!
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March 26, 2017, 02:52 PM
stickman428Ok, the rear brakes were a little different but damn. What a easy car to replace brake pads on. I saved some monies too.
Are motorcycle brake pads as easy to replace?
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March 26, 2017, 03:04 PM
Shifferbrainsquote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
Are motorcycle brake pads as easy to replace?
I've worked on Kawasaki, Honda, Harley Davidson and BMW motorcycles, and yes they are easier to change.
March 26, 2017, 04:25 PM
jimmy123xYeah, some cars are incredibly easy to change now that the rotors aren't held on with a cotter pin and nut with bearings inside. On my expedition, once you get the caliper out of the way the rotors slide right off.
March 26, 2017, 04:28 PM
brecaidraHondas are generally a cakewalk to replace brakes compared to some others.
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rtquigI've done all 4 brakes and rotors on my sons 2010 Civic, rear are also easy.
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March 26, 2017, 05:03 PM
SuppressedThe easiest brake pad replacement that I have done was on my 1986 Mercedes. Just knock the pins out that hold the pads, press the pistons back, then slide the pads out and replace them. There was no need to remove the caliper.
March 26, 2017, 05:11 PM
SigM4Brake jobs have become exponentially easier over the years. First truck had drums on the rear, not hard just had to remember how they went back together. You always did one side at a time so you had a quick reference to look at.
Now, my '05 F-150 and wife's '08 Acura are a 45 minute job usually.
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Complacency sucks… March 26, 2017, 06:18 PM
rtquigquote:
Originally posted by SigM4:
Brake jobs have become exponentially easier over the years. First truck had drums on the rear, not hard just had to remember how they went back together. You always did one side at a time so you had a quick reference to look at.
Now, my '05 F-150 and wife's '08 Acura are a 45 minute job usually.
After owning 3 trucks with disc brakes all around, the last truck I bought in 2010 had drum brakes on the rear. I did them just like you posted, pulled the drums and looked at the other side to make sure they went back on the same.
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March 26, 2017, 07:03 PM
jimmy123xquote:
Originally posted by brecaidra:
Hondas are generally a cakewalk to replace brakes compared to some others.
That's because they go through brakes twice as fast as the others hehehehe
My mom has had to do hers twice in the front and the rears once in 80k miles on her 2012 accord, not sure if it's her, or the brakes!
March 26, 2017, 07:32 PM
stickman428My wife has 84,000 miles on her Civic and this was the first time the brake pads have been changed.
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March 26, 2017, 08:41 PM
sigmonkeyquote:
Originally posted by brecaidra:
Hondas are generally a cakewalk to replace brakes compared to some others.
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P250UA5I'm guessing 4 wheel disc brakes.
Definitely a breeze. Never done drums myself & now both of our cars have 4 wheel discs.
Agreed with above. Do 1 drum & use the other side as a reference to make sure it's put back together properly.
The Enemy's gate is down. March 27, 2017, 10:23 AM
egregoreIf you stand behind your brake work, will you still stand in front of it?
March 27, 2017, 10:26 AM
cmr076My mini cooper has brembo brakes, you want to talk about easy... the caliper doesn't even need to come off haha. knock two little pins out, push the pistons back and slide the new pads in.
not my car, but shows you how it's done. I assume it's so you can replace them faster at the track.
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March 27, 2017, 12:33 PM
66tasYou do it your selfers are so cute.....
Still waters run deep, so careful I don't drown you. March 27, 2017, 12:38 PM
DonDraperquote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
Well I'm off to test drive the Civic and make sure the brakes work. I watched a YouTube video on changing out brake pads and knocked it out easily enough. I'm not going to tackle the rear brakes until after I check the front on a brief test drive. Wish me luck!!!
Make sure you bed them in properly. Hopefully you turned the rotors or replaced them.
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March 27, 2017, 12:50 PM
fischtown7Yes motorcycles are easier, you do not have to take the wheel off.
March 27, 2017, 01:27 PM
stickman428DonDraper, ain't nobody got time fo dat.
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