Well, this went superbly. The genuine Honda pads were well worth the
ease of installation and peace of mind. I used a very simple one-man
brake bleeder to flush all of the old fluid from the system, front and
rear, adjusted the rear brakes while I was back there, and installed
the new front pads, all in about 3.5 hours. If I had to do it again,
I could probably do it in 2.

The bleeder is a simple piece of tubing with a one-way valve at the
end. I slipped it over the loosened screw and pushed the brake pedal
to the floor, several times, until all of the fluid came out clear and
fresh. Furthest wheel from the master cylinder first.

I have seen a lot of debate on the groups on the worthiness of
changing brake fluid. Should I/shouldn't I? All I have to say is, go
spend $10 on a bleeder like this and it's a simple job. I have changed
fluid before and it's always been a two-man job, and a hassle. "OK."
"Ok what"? "Push". "You sure?" "PUSH"!" "OK, let up." "I already did."
"Damn".

Just keep the master cylinder pretty full during the whole process to
avoid sucking air.


On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 11:33:32 -0400, Bob <Bob@nospam.com> wrote:

>Having never done brake pads on an Accord before, what should I watch
>out for, if anything? The rotors are true and in good shape, there is
>no pulsing or grooving, so I am leaving them alone. I am using OEM
>Honda Akebono pads, with the factory grease, and I do not intend to
>torque my wheel bolts over 80 lbs when putting them back on, so at
>least those things I am aware of.
>
>Thanks.
>

 

Where'd ya get it? bob too

Bob wrote:

> The bleeder is a simple piece of tubing with a one-way valve at the
> end.

 

Where'd ya get it? bob too

Bob wrote:

> The bleeder is a simple piece of tubing with a one-way valve at the
> end.

 

Where'd ya get it? bob too

Bob wrote:

> The bleeder is a simple piece of tubing with a one-way valve at the
> end.

 

I think my Dad picked it up at NAPA.

On Thu, 18 Sep 2003 21:55:01 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
wrote:

> Where'd ya get it? bob too
>
>Bob wrote:
>
>> The bleeder is a simple piece of tubing with a one-way valve at the
>> end.

 

I think my Dad picked it up at NAPA.

On Thu, 18 Sep 2003 21:55:01 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
wrote:

> Where'd ya get it? bob too
>
>Bob wrote:
>
>> The bleeder is a simple piece of tubing with a one-way valve at the
>> end.

 

I think my Dad picked it up at NAPA.

On Thu, 18 Sep 2003 21:55:01 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
wrote:

> Where'd ya get it? bob too
>
>Bob wrote:
>
>> The bleeder is a simple piece of tubing with a one-way valve at the
>> end.