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Old Jun 11, 2002
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Is it difficult to change the break pads?

Has anyone changes the front break pads?........Just want to know if is somthing that I can do my self.
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no its not hard its just held on by a few bolts and remember 2 bleed ur brakes and y ur at it y not paint ur brake pads and the brake drums gives the car a great look
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if you have never replaced brake pads befor its in your best intrest to have it performed for you. if you are gung ho on doing it yourself make sure you have someone there who has done a brake job befor to check your work. its not as easy as changing and air filter!
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Not too difficult, do not attempt if you are a newbie! Brakes are kinda an imprtant thing to get done right.
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I changed break pads before but not this new Hondas............I use to have a 1983 Accord and it was easy to change the break pads in that one.
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How many miles do you have on your car? The service guy said that I needed mine replaced and I only have 16,000 miles. It's costin me $200! [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG]
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DIY people! Check it: DIY: Rotor and Brake Pad Install
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you don't have to bleed the brakes unless you open the system and let air in. just changing pads and rotors=no bleed.
 
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