TSX 3Pedal

I'm going to be doing a full brake job on my TSX this Thursday. It will consist of replacing the rotors with Powerslot rotors all the way around, Hawk HPS pads all the way around, Goodridge stainless steel brake lines, and brake flush (havn't decided on which brake fluid to use yet: OEM fluid or Valvoline DOT3/DOT4 brake fluid).

I was wondering if there was a specific order in which I should go to tackle this project?

Should I bleed the brakes first then replace the pads and rotors, then fill the brake system with fluid?

Thanks in advance

Viking

See post #7 in this thread:

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23558

TSX 3Pedal

Thanks Viking...I totally forgot about that thread when making this one

Bill Hook

Bleed before changing the pads to avoid pushing old fluid back up into the lines or spend extra time and fluid to flush this. Unless, of course, you're flushing out your system and changing fluid.

Avoid using some commercial brake cleaners, as they've been linked to uneven pad deposits ("warpage"). Acetone and rubbing alcohol work well.

mg7726

i just spent the early afternoon replacing my front oems with powerslots and hawk hps pads; then bleeded the whole system w/honda DOT3.

then installed my cusco os bar; and drove 60 miles to bed in the rotors/pads. no noise sqeeling yet,

i have to say it's much better then the acura (which everyone already knew!) brake system - honestly i could just do with the bleeding and the pads, the grip is very good!! The cusco os bar is cool once you push the car, it's worth the $150 from Marcus. pics once i wash my car - it's been thru five days of rain and looks like .

curls

Hell yeah, HPS pads kick ass... even with un-slotted (blank) rotors, they have a lot more stopping power.

I'd recommend using the Hawk recommended bedding procedure. You definately don't need to drive 60 miles to do it (although I know you were testing the Cusco bar!).

You can find their procedure on their website, which I don't have on the top of my head, sorry. Worked REALLY well on my Teg last year though. Wow... incredible difference.

JeffTSX

Installed Powerslots with HP Plus on front, new OEM pads on rear and discs. It was GOOOOD when I tracked them!!