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Replacing Front Brake Pads

Model: Honda Accord MK 8 - Years 2008-2013
Part: Brake pads

Lift the vehicle and secure it. Remove the wheel and gently detach the caliper by removing the two retaining bolts with a ratchet spanner. Remove the retaining springs from the shoe cover and, using a ratchet spanner, completely remove the bolts. Remove the shoes and pads. Remove the shoe supports. Tighten the fixing bolts securely. Refit the shoe supports using a torque wrench. Install the new pads and shoes. Reposition the cover springs and tighten the bolts. Reattach the clips to the brake pipe. Ensure that the pads touch the disc.

Updated on 8 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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