Hi, my 2002 CL has 62,000 miles, and not sure if brakes changed since new. Going under the car tonite; how hard is it to change the pads and what do I need to watch out for? Do I need to scuff them before install? Any issues with the antilock brake wiring etc? My state inspection is this week and I need to pass it. Thanks.

 

bump because I'm about to try to replace my brakes and rotors tomorrow.

are any special tools needed like a caliper spreader?

 

you will need a c-clamp

 

And an impact driver will definitely be helpful.

This is what I used when I did my rotors.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/184466/23

P.S. Remember to take off the parking brake when doing the rear rotors.

 

It's the same as any brake install on any car. Hardest part will be getting the screw out of the rotor. You don't want to strip them hence the impact screwdriver.(drill them out if they do get stripped.
A c-clamp to compress the caliper piston(to fit the new pads in), make sure you remove the master cylinder cap & put a shop towel around it 1st since it will push some fluid out.
That's really it. There's a write up in the FAQ.

 

thanks smokendsm

thanks a lot, great link!

 

Sure enough... https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143291
I didn't change the filter to look back far enough

thanks fuzzy!