Front Brake Disc Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Acura TL, 2010 Acura TL, and 2009 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Keep any grease off the brake disc and brake pads
- Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS )
- Remove the front wheel
- Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A)
- Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (B), then remove the caliper assembly (C) from the knuckle To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage Do not twist the brake hose excessively
- Remove the brake disc flathead screws (A)
- Remove the brake disc (B) from the front hubNOTE: If the brake disc is stuck to the front hub, thread two 8 x 1 25 mm bolts (C) into the brake disc to push it away from the front hub Turn each bolt 90 degrees at a time to prevent the brake disc from binding
- Install the brake disc in the reverse order of removalNOTE: Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces between the front hub and the inside of the brake disc
- Inspect the brake disc runout (see FRONT BRAKE DISC INSPECTION )
- Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel