Rear Brake Disc Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Acura MDX, 2008 Acura MDX, and 2007 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Keep any grease off the brake disc/drum and brake pads.

Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
Remove the rear wheel.
Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (A), then remove the caliper assembly (B) 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.

Fig 1: Brake Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolts And Caliper Assembly With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Release the parking brake.
Remove the brake disc/drum flat screws (A).

Fig 2: Brake Disc/Drum Flat Screws With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the brake disc/drum (B) from the hub bearing unit.
NOTE:
- If may be necessary to back-off the parking brake adjuster nut (C) to remove the brake disc/drum from the hub bearing unit (see step 5 on MINOR ADJUSTMENT ).
- If the brake disc/drum has stuck to the hub bearing unit, thread two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (D) into the brake disc/drum to push it away from the hub bearing unit. Turn each bolt 90 degrees to prevent the brake disc/drum from binding.
- After installation, check the parking brake, and adjust it necessary (see PEDAL FREE PLAY ).
Install the brake disc/drum in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Before installing the brake disc/drum, clean the mating surfaces of the hub bearing unit and the inside of the brake disc/drum.
Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.