Honda Front Brake Rotor & Pads Replacement
# 2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L
Replacement of Front Brake Rotors and Pads
## Supply
1. Front brake rotor x2
2. Front brake pad x2
3. Brake lubricant / grease
4. Anti-seize paste
5. Brake cleaner
6. Thread locker (blue)
7. Optional: brake fluid
8. Optional: Penetrating oil, e.g. PB blaster or WD40
## Tools
1. Breaker bar or ratchet wrench x1
2. 14mm, 19mm, 22mm sockets
3. Bungee cord x1
4. Torque wrench: 101 ft pounds
5. Caliper piston pressing tool (or a clamp)
6. Manual impact screw driver (recommended)
7. Wire brush
8. Optional: M8 x 1.25 bolt x2
## 1. Safety and Preparation
1. Engage parking brake
2. Chocks
3. Pop the hood, take out some brake fluid
4. Loose the lug nuts (22 mm socket)
5. Raise the car, take off the nuts, and tires
6. Tires under car for additional protection
7. Safety check!!!
## 2. Rotor and Pad Removal
1. Remove brake calliper: bolts 14 mm x2, wrench to prevent spin
2. Hang calliper with bungee cord
3. Remove brake bracket: 19 mm bolts
4. Remove rotor:
I. Impact screw driver to remove factory screws
II. Run 8x1.25 bolts to separate the rotor
## 3. Rotor and Pad Installation
1. Wire brush / prep /clean the wheel bearing hub (remove rust for a clean surface)
2. Clean the rotor with brake cleaner
3. Align the set holes and put the factory screws back on
4. Wire brush / prep /clean the bracket
5. Install brake hardware (shims)
6. Regrease /lubricate the pins
7. Thread lock the bracket bolts (19mm) x2
8. Reinstall the bracket, and torque to 101 ft pounds
9. Grease the new pads: back, top, bottom
10. Install the new pads (slide in with an angle and rotate)
11. Note the brake with wear indicator is inside
12. Press the caliper piston:
I. Make sure they are fully seated in the rubber boots
II. Check brake fluid in the master cylinder (no overflow)
13. Clean and grease piston contact
14. Reinstall the caliper, with 14mm bolts thread-locked
15. Torque to 37 ft pounds
## 4. Finishing
1. Repeat the steps for the other side
2. Reinstall the wheels with lug nuts torqued to 94 ft pounds
3. Lower down the vehicle
4. Add brake fluid back to maximum
5. Pump brake pedals until it is firm
## 5. Breaking in
Follow instructions on the rotors/pads for breaking in procedures.
Hope this video is informative.
Be safe, stay dirty. Enjoy the work!
God bless!
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