JWhite1387

Just bought StopTech slotted rotors and Centric pads for the front and was wondering if anyone wants to post a DIY or any info that would help?

It's been a while since I did a brake job and never did one on an Acura so any info would help

jim_c

Read my recent thread.

3RDGENTL757

Remove front wheels , remove 2 17mm bolts that hold the caliper to the bracket, remove brake pads, remove 2 19mm bolts that hold the bracket to hub, get an impact screwdriver and use that to remove the 2 Phillips head screws in rotor, remove rotor,install new rotors, compress piston in caliper with old brake pad and a set of BIG channel locks if u don't have a piston compressor, reinstall bracket , install pads, install caliper and repeat on other side

dirtyo2000

Basically what he said. I like the stop tech cause of price lol. If my factory rotors ever go bad that will be my next mod. So far I went to auto zone and put C Maxx ceramic pads all the way around. Stopping is like factory but less dust and it's lighter so wheels always look clean lol

JWhite1387

Seems like a pretty basic and simple brake job, thanks for the info buddy!

yes the price is pretty good, I paid about $250 for slotted rotors, pads, and high performance brake fluid. I only have about 40k miles and really dont need to do them yet but think the brakes could be a more responsive so hopefully this helps a little.

JWhite1387

Finally did the brake job and also ended up getting stainless steel lines. All for screws that hold the rotor on were seized in place so I had to do the "chisel" method which was a pain but i got them out. Overall im happy with the braking response now and is def worth it unlike so mods for these cars. Looks good too!

carbonTSEX

Great job. They look nice.

jim_c

A car needs brake maintenance long before 40,000 miles.
You don't necessarily have to replace anything (probably not)
but you need to clean out brake dust and ensure the pads are not stuck in their holders and the calipers are not stuck on the pins.
This is not usually done by many owners which is why they end up paying $800 for a brake job every few years. If you do proper maintenance, your pads and rotors will last a very long time and you will save lots of money (and bonus, your brakes will work properly). You would be surprised how many mechanics do not understand how the brakes actually work. E.g. what does a floating caliper actually mean? See my other threads for the answer.
Sorry, I know I am a broken record on this, but it annoys me to see so much misinformation on this topic.

jim_c

PS. Oh yeah, I meant to say, your wheels look fantastic!! Love them.

deuce415

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Nice job, wheels look great. I plan to do the same rotors when I get to that point. Need to rotate tires so I plan to check my pads then. I found the best prices on Stoptech slotted rotors on ebay.

I personally would recommend the Akebono Pro Act ceramic pads. I've used these for years doing my own brake pad changes and they perform really well.

Amazon has good prices on them. Search Akebono ACT1103 ProACT for the rears, Akebono ACT1102 ProACT for the fronts.

lift3d_

that made me laugh so hard, thanks for the laugh jim

tuxacura

Hi, I was wondering if you have the torque spec for the caliper as well as the mounting bracket? Are they the same same for both the front and the back?

Is it also difficult to bleed the brakes at the same time in RR, LR, RF, LR sequence? I also need to find a procedure for that.

Thanks.