ex brakes

[over the edge]

Hello everyone, I have a 2003 ex and im changing the brakes and rotors.Has anyone changed the rotors and how difficult is it.thanks all

[Matt0987]

I have done it and it is not bad.

Remove the tire.
Remove the entire caliper unit. 2 bolts I think.

Be careful not to drop the caliper. I usually take a clothes hanger, cut it, bend it, and make a hanger out of it to hang the calipers on from something sturdy. I usually put the hook through a caliper bolt hole at one end and something sturdy at the other.

Slide the old rotor off. Slide the new one on.

Replace the caliper. Bolt it on.

Replace the tire. Bolt it on.

Some manufacturers recommend that you clean the plate at the base of the studs that the rotor slides against. I usually use a pnumatic wire brush.

I recommend that you get out your torque wrench and torque any, and all, bolts.

And let me say that I am not a mechanic. Rotors are easy.

The pads are, I believe, more work than the rotors. Simply because you have to make sure the springs are properly in place and the anti-squeal goop is in the proper locations.

Note that there are rotor recommendations on this website, if you have not purchased yours yet.

[njneer1]

Ditto on what Matt0987 said.......... make sure you have a good jack, jack stands and a good level solid surface. These things are NOT lightweights !

[over the edge]

Thanks guys i did the front today,brakes,rotors and new calipers.Back tomorrow.Anyone do hubs on front?Where are the best place to buy hubs and what kind?THanks for all your help i couldnt do it without my dieselstop brothers and sisters.