payton76

I tried to install new rear pads on my TSX and wonder how to push the caliper back in?

I used a C clamp and it wouldn't budge.....do I need to loosen the bleed valve to release the pressure or what????

What do I need to grease with the grease the pads came with? just curious.

THANKS in advanced for the help.

payton

aaronng

You need to rotate the piston and push it in at the same time. Get one of these:

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Is this for CU2?

If so, does it use the same pads as the CL9?

ill45

replacing rear brakes already? That was fast.

aaronng

Applies to both CL9 and CU2 and also about 80% of the cars in the world with a cable handbrake. Heheheh

payton76

Thanks for the help...I got the tool and it worked perfectly. I have read that the rear brakes going out before the fronts is not uncommon with the 04' tsx.

not sure why.

zainxxl69

happened with my 06 tsx too.
can i ask wut kind of breaks u bought for the rear?
im hearing the Hawk HPS is good.

payton76

Not sure the brand, but they were the metallic ones at Pep Boys Automotive Center and they were about $43 dollars for the pair. They seem to work fine....only been on the car a month.

npolite

Ugg Pepboys brakes. You really need to stay away from those pads. Besides for $10 more you could have bought the OEM ones. Usually any good quality aftermarket pads will be more expensive then OEM pads.

BacktoAcura

I just had my brother-in-law pick up a set of pads for me, from AC/Delco...
Has anyone ever used these on a TSX?? Just wondering how they are before I actually install them.

As for THIS thread yes, rotate them clock-wise (ie, screw them in). You'll want to grease the pins, both sides of the shim (yes, both), the tabs, but not the caliper side of the pads...

Don't forget to scuff up/sand the rotor before you put the caliper back on. This takes the glaze off and prevents it from being deposited on your new pads, which will among other things, make them squeal. You can use rough sandpaper if you don't have anything else.

Cheers.

Terdbath

I just replaced the rear pads (34,000 mi) and first time Ive run into this type of brake piston. The 5-6 times Ive replaced pads in the past a c clamp is what was needed. Not here though. As described above need this funky box tool and rotate clockwise to reset piston. $11.99 at AutoZone. Thanks again A-zine! Always learning something new!

npolite

You probably did this from the earlier postings but I always mention this to any first time installers....you did line up part of the cross in the piston with the pin on the brake pad?

xtcnrice

damn npolite, the last time you've posted in this thread was over 6 years ago!

Terdbath

Correct according to another previous post I left the cross in the same orientation it was before I started.

Curious what would happen if I didnt?

npolite

If the pin doesn't line up it will cause the inner pad to wear excessively. I was changing my rear pads for over 5 years and must have been lucky as I never had this issue until I hit it on my sister's Accord. I think I had to replace the pads after just 5,000 miles.

When I rotate the piston, I just line up the cross section with the viewer hole in the caliper. This gets it close enough to line up with the pin.