Can I change my own rear brake pads?

Can I change my own rear brake pads?

You will be pleasantly surprised to find that you can change your car’s disc brake pads quickly, easily and without specialized tools. Doing it yourself also will save you a lot of money. In either case the rotors may also need to be replaced or “turned” on a brake lathe, a procedure not covered here.

Can you change brake pads without changing rotors?

A: Unless the rotors are worn beyond the mandatory discard thickness, we prefer to replace the pads only. Not only does this obviously save money, but time. New pads must be burnished into new rotors before the best braking performance is achieved.

How do you replace brake pads on an Acura?

Use your socket to remove the two bolts on the back of the brake caliper, then pull the brake caliper off of the rotor. Don’t let the caliper hang from the brake line, so place it somewhere safe. The brake pads will remain on the bracket on top of the rotor, you can simply pop the pads off and install the new ones in place.

When to replace brake rotors and calipers on Acura RDX?

This article applies to the Acura RDX and MDX (2007-2015). While brake pads are expected to have a finite lifespan, brake rotors and brake calipers are also service items that RDX/MDX owners should be aware of.

How do you replace a brake rotor on an Acura TL?

Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel you will be replacing the brakes on, then raise the car. Secure the car with jack stands, then remove the wheel. Figure 1. Raise the car and remove the wheel. Use your socket to remove the two bolts on the back of the brake caliper, then pull the brake caliper off of the rotor.

Why are my brake pads on my Acura TL going bad?

The calipers have been known to go bad by sticking, which means their pistons would stay decompressed, thus forcing the pads to rub on the rotors even without the brake pedal applied. This guide will show you how to replace the brake pads, calipers, and rotors in your Acura TL.

Use your socket to remove the two bolts on the back of the brake caliper, then pull the brake caliper off of the rotor. Don’t let the caliper hang from the brake line, so place it somewhere safe. The brake pads will remain on the bracket on top of the rotor, you can simply pop the pads off and install the new ones in place.

This article applies to the Acura RDX and MDX (2007-2015). While brake pads are expected to have a finite lifespan, brake rotors and brake calipers are also service items that RDX/MDX owners should be aware of.

Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel you will be replacing the brakes on, then raise the car. Secure the car with jack stands, then remove the wheel. Figure 1. Raise the car and remove the wheel. Use your socket to remove the two bolts on the back of the brake caliper, then pull the brake caliper off of the rotor.

The calipers have been known to go bad by sticking, which means their pistons would stay decompressed, thus forcing the pads to rub on the rotors even without the brake pedal applied. This guide will show you how to replace the brake pads, calipers, and rotors in your Acura TL.