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TSX Front brake pads Install Guide

Your TSX

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This page covers the US TSX.

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Medium$90–$1301 hr
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Why do it

More bite and less fade.

Tools you'll need

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Before you start

  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.

Steps

  1. Remove the caliper

    • Undo the 12mm bolts.
    Watch this step (Garage Boys, on a TSX) (0:50–1:38)

  2. Press the piston

    • Press the piston back in.
    Watch this step (1:38–3:12)

  3. Fit the new pads

    • Fit the pads and bolt it up.
    Watch this step (3:12–4:45)

  4. Remove the caliper

    • Loosen the lugs and undo the caliper bolts.
    Watch this step (EPICJONTUAZON, on a 2012 TSX) (1:06–3:26)

  5. Press the piston

    • Use an old pad to press it in.
    Watch this step (4:12–5:00)

  6. Fit the pads

    • Grease and fit the pads.
    Watch this step (5:46–6:32)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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