How do I replace my front brake pads on my 1997 Honda Accord?

By now, the rotors may possibly be bad too because I can hear metal on metal. I need to know how to change both DIY. A lot of details please?How do I replace my front brake pads on my 1997 Honda Accord?take off the tire

feel the rotor with your finger, is it smooth, or does it have grooves like a record? grooves means it will need to be cut

remove the pads byloosening the caliper. some cars use allen wrench



then lift the caliper off the rotor, and put the new ones in their place



you''ll have to depress the plunger since the new ones are thicker( not worn) and wont fit

just squeeze them inHow do I replace my front brake pads on my 1997 Honda Accord?unless your a gear head dont do it to much to lose like your life....go to a mechanic it will cost a bit but well worth it...and if your a gear head you should know how to do itHow do I replace my front brake pads on my 1997 Honda Accord?If you have to ask, have somebody else who knows what they're doing. If you know somebody, maybe you can help him/her do it so the next time you know. It's not hard once you do it but it's not something you would want to experiment with, after all you need it to avoid killing yourself and/or others.How do I replace my front brake pads on my 1997 Honda Accord?if you don't already know i highly suggest having someone else do it and you just help them out and observe.. otherwise you may be stuck in the middle and not know anything from there :pHow do I replace my front brake pads on my 1997 Honda Accord?Hey Sara, Go for it.



Just take a look at this video first http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pUNvMr6i