How to Replace Rear Brakes on a Honda Accord (2008–2012 Detailed Guide)

🔧 Tools & Supplies You’ll Need

🛑 Step‑by‑Step: Rear Brake Job on a Honda Accord

1. Break Lug Nuts Loose

Loosen rear lug nuts with a 19 mm socket before jacking up.

2. Jack & Secure Vehicle

Lift at the rear factory point; secure on jack stands.

3. Remove Wheel

Remove lug nuts fully and take off the wheel.

4. Unbolt Caliper Bracket

Use 17 mm wrench/socket to remove bracket bolts; hang caliper with bungee.

5. Retract Caliper Piston

Spin piston back with rewind tool until flush, aligning at 12 & 6 o’clock.

6. Remove Slider Pin Bolts

Use 12 mm socket to remove pins; slide caliper off bracket.

7. Remove Old Pads & Clips

Take out old pads/clips; clean bracket and ears with wire brush.

8. Remove Rotor Screw

Use T30 bit to remove retaining screw and pull rotor off.

9. Clean & Prep

Wire‑brush hub and bracket; clean rotor with parts cleaner and grease pins & ears.

10. Install New Pads & Clips

Place new spring clips and pads in bracket correctly.

11. Reinstall Slider Pins

Thread pins and torque to 17 ft‑lb.

12. Reinstall Bracket & Torque

Bolt bracket back on and torque to 80 ft‑lb.

13. Reinstall Wheel & Torque

Mount wheel, lower car, and torque lug nuts to 100 ft‑lb in star pattern.

14. Pump Brakes

Pump pedal until firm before driving.

🔧 Quick Pro Tips

• Always change both sides for balanced braking
• If pedal feels spongy afterward, bleed the system
• Check brake fluid reservoir level and top off if needed