Honda Accord Rear Brake Pads Replacement Guide - 2008 To 2010 Model Years - Picture Illustrated Automotive Maintenance Instructions

Honda Accord Rear Brake Pads Replacement Guide
How to guide for replacing the rear brake pads on a 2008 to 2011 Honda Accord sedan with pictures & instructions.

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2008-2010 Honda Accord Rear Brake Pads Replacement & Premature Wear Repair Guide

Please note, I am not a professional mechanic. This guide is for illustrative purposes only. If you have any doubts, do not proceed and consult with your dealership. I assume no responsibility for damage to your vehicle, persons, property or pets.

Loosen Lug Nuts

Raise Car - Remove Lug Nuts

Rear Brake Caliper & Rotor

This automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners of the eighth generation (2008, 2009, 2010, & 2011) Honda Accord in changing the rear brake pads.

Owners of other Honda vehicles such as the Civic, CR-V, CR-Z, Element, Fit, Insight, Odyssey, Pilot and Ridgeline may also find this guide to be useful.

New rear brake pads for the Honda Accord range in price from just about $27 for budget metallic pads to almost $60 for "performance" ceramic pads.

I've had good luck in the past with the Wearever brand ceramic brake pads from Advance Auto Parts that are reasonably priced at just $38 for a set. I recommend buying them online with one of the various coupon codes that they frequently offer and then picking them up at the store.

Accord Rear Caliper

Nissin - Brake Line

Loosen 12mm Bolt

The first step is to loosen the five lug nut bolts while the vehicle is still on the ground with the lug nut wrench located on top of the spare tire in the trunk. Then raise the rear of the car with a floor jack and secure it with jack stands. Once the car is off the ground, remove the five lug nuts and take off the wheel to expose the rear brake caliper and rotor.

Remove Lower Bolt

Remove Upper Caliper Bolt

Two 12mm Caliper Bolts

For the Honda Accord Front Brake Pads, I was able to just remove the lower caliper bolt and swing it upwards to access the pads. To be able to remove the rear pads, you have to remove both the 12mm rear caliper bolts and pull the caliper off the rotor.

Rear Caliper Piston

"C" Clamp

Rear Brake Pads Exposed

Edit

- The correct way to move the rear brake caliper pistons backwards is by turning them to the right (clockwise) until they thread back into the caliper and make room for the thicker new pads. You can either use the highly recommended "Disc Brake Piston Tool" or a very large flathead screwdriver to rotate the piston.

To see how to properly turn back "screw in type" rear brake caliper pistons on the 2008, 2009, or 2010 Honda Accord, using a "Disc Brake Piston Tool" please visit my new guide at the link below.

2008-2010 Honda Accord Rear Brake Pads Replacement & Premature Wear Repair Guide

In order for the caliper to fit over the new thicker brake pads, you'll need to compress the caliper piston with a "C" clamp. Be sure to first remove the cap on the brake fluid reservoir to allow the brake fluid to freely flow back to the reservoir when you compress the piston. Take your time compressing the piston and check the level in the reservoir to make sure it doesn't overflow. Don't compress the piston any more than necessary for the caliper to fit over the new brake pads. To prevent the brake caliper from just swinging freely and damaging the rubber brake line, secure it to the suspension spring with some twine or rope.

Removing Outer Pad

Brake Pad Removed

To remove the rear brake pads, just wiggle them out from the caliper body while keeping the metal anti-rattle clips in place. It's best to clean off the brake caliper and rotor with some brake parts cleaner spray before installing the new pads. If your vehicle is prone to squealing or squeaking while braking, you may want to add a product such as the CRC Disc Brake Quiet gel to the back of the new brake pads where they come in contact with the caliper.

Brake Parts Cleaner Spray

CRC Disc Brake Quiet

Pad Re-Installed

Once everything is cleaned and wiped down, install the new brake pads by sliding them back into place against the rotor in between the anti-rattle clips. Be sure to remove the wear indicator bar from the old interior brake pad on to the top of the new interior pad.

Replace Brake Caliper

Re-Insert Upper Bolt

Re-Insert Lower Caliper Bolt

With the new pads securely in place and flush against the rotor, put the brake caliper back down on top of the pads. Check that the brake caliper pins line up correctly and then insert the two 12mm bolts to secure the caliper. Tighten down the caliper bolts to just past hand tight. Check your vehicle's service manual for the proper torque settings.

Tighten Upper 12mm Bolt

Tighten Lower 12mm Bolt

Brake Fluid Reservoir

Double check the caliper bolts and brake lines for any problems or leaks and then replace the rear wheel and lug nuts. Also check the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir. Add or remove fluid until it reaches the "Max" line. It's a good idea to check the brake fluid level again when the engine is hot after your next long drive.

Remove Cap - Check Level

Put On Lug Nuts

Tighten Lug Nuts

If your brake pedal felt soft or "mushy" or the brakes were prone to "fading" before you changed the pads, this is a good time to bleed the brake lines to remove impurities or moisture in the brake fluid. Check out my Brake Line Bleeding Guide for more info on that subject.

If your car shakes or vibrates while braking, you should either have the brake rotors "turned" at a repair shop or just replace them altogether depending on your vehicle's mileage.

To break in the new brake pads, just drive normally for a few hundred miles to allow the brake pad material to evenly transfer onto the rotors. This is called "mating" and helps the brake pad and rotor to stop the car smoothly and quietly. Try to avoid hard braking or "panic stops" during the break-in period to prevent "brake pad glazing" which can result in noisy brakes that don't stop well.

2008-2010 Honda Accord Rear Brake Pads Replacement & Premature Wear Repair Guide

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