🔧 Rear Brake Pads - Replacement

Your rear brake pads on the Accord are a wear item, and replacing them now helps restore braking performance and protects the rotors. This job is straightforward, but the rear caliper piston must be pushed back in cleanly so the new pads fit correctly.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate | Estimated Time: 1.5-2.5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Work on level ground and chock the front wheels before lifting the rear.
• Use jack stands. Never work under the car with only a jack supporting it.
• Release the parking brake before removing the rear caliper.
• Do not press the brake pedal with the caliper removed.
• Wear safety glasses and gloves. Brake dust is harmful.
• Keep grease off the rotor and pad friction surfaces.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated for vehicle weight)
• Wheel chocks
• 19mm socket
• 14mm socket
• Ratchet
• Breaker bar
• Torque wrench
• C-clamp
• Bungee cord or mechanic's wire
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Wire brush
• Brake cleaner
• Shop towels
• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Rear brake pad set - Qty: 1
• Brake hardware clips - Qty: 1 set
• Brake grease - Qty: 1
• Brake cleaner - Qty: 1 can

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on a flat surface and engage the parking brake before lifting.
• Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts slightly before raising the car.
• Release the parking brake before removing the rear caliper.
• If one rear pad is worn much more than the other, inspect the slide pins and caliper movement before reassembly.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Lift the rear of the car

• Use a 19mm socket and breaker bar to loosen both rear lug nuts slightly.
• Chock the front wheels, then lift the rear with a floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum).
• Support the car with jack stands (rated for vehicle weight).

Step 2: Remove the wheel

• Use the 19mm socket to remove the lug nuts.
• Remove the wheel and set it aside flat.

Step 3: Remove the caliper

• Use a 14mm socket to remove the caliper slide pin bolts.
• Lift the caliper off the bracket and support it with a bungee cord or mechanic's wire.
• Do not let the caliper hang by the hose.

Step 4: Remove the old pads and hardware

• Pull the old pads out of the caliper bracket.
• Remove the hardware clips from the bracket.
• Use a wire brush and brake cleaner to clean the pad contact points.

Step 5: Retract the caliper piston

• Use a C-clamp to slowly push the piston back into the caliper.
• Watch the brake fluid reservoir under the hood so it does not overflow.
• Go slow to avoid seal damage.

Step 6: Install the new hardware and pads

• Install the new hardware clips from the rear brake pad set.
• Apply a thin layer of brake grease to the pad ears and contact points only.
• Install the new inner and outer pads into the bracket.

Step 7: Reinstall the caliper

• Slide the caliper back over the new pads.
• Use the 14mm socket to reinstall the caliper bolts.
• Torque to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs).

Step 8: Reinstall the wheel

• Put the wheel back on and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
• Lower the car with the floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum).
• Use the 19mm socket and torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern.
• Torque to 108 Nm (80 ft-lbs).

Step 9: Repeat on the other side

• Replace both rear pad sets together so braking stays even.
• Repeat the same process on the opposite side.

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✅ After Repair

• Pump the brake pedal several times before driving to seat the pads.
• Check the brake fluid level and top off if needed.
• Test braking at low speed first.
• Listen for rubbing or clunks that could mean a pad or clip is not seated right.
• For the first 200 miles, avoid hard stops unless needed for safety.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $250-$450 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $60-$140 (parts only)

You Save: $190-$310 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 1.5-2.5 hours.

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