How to replace brake pads on a 52 plate Honda Civic Type-R?

How to replace brake pads on a 52 plate Honda Civic Type-RHow to replace brake pads on a 52 plate Honda Civic Type-R?what in the hell are you talking about. 52 plate???????



All brake pads on all cars are essentially changed the same if you don't know how don't do it. take the car to a certified mech.How to replace brake pads on a 52 plate Honda Civic Type-R?Obviuosly I do or I wouldn't have gottem best answer SMF.

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How to replace brake pads on a 52 plate Honda Civic Type-R?Remove 17mm bolts on caliper. Unclip old pads. Clean caliper with brake cleaner. Replace with new pads that are greased on the back side on all the connection points. Put 17mm bolts back in.How to replace brake pads on a 52 plate Honda Civic Type-R?Besides a socket wrench and jackstands, you'll need a wire to hold the caliper and a C-clamp to push the piston back in.



1. Loosened the lug nuts for the wheel

2. Lifted the front end of the car until the wheel was off the ground. Used a jack and jackstands to secure the car. Placed a block of wood behind the rear wheels for added security.

3. Removed the lug nuts from the wheel and removed the wheel.

4. Removed the caliper bolts

5. Removed the brake caliper

6. Tied one end of the wire around the brake caliper and raised the wire so it could support the caliper from falling. Tied the other end of the wire above near the shock springs securely.

7. Removed the old outer and inner brake pads.

8. Compared the old and new outer and inner brake pads to make sure they were identical shapes.

9. First tested and made sure they attached and fitted securely.

8. Removed them and applied grease on the metal side of the new brake pads and along the top and bottom edges.

9. Opened the brake fluid reservoir cap. This helped release pressure so I could begin to squeeze the piston.

9. Placed the wooden board over the piston under the caliper and positioned the C clamp so I could squeeze the piston completely back in.

10. Closed the brake fluid reservoir cap

11. Removed the wire support

12. Returned the caliper over the new brakes and secured with caliper bolts. Do not to overtighten the caliper bolts or the bolt head may snap off.

13. Returned the wheel and secured with lug nuts.

14. Lowered the car back down.



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