Honda Pilot: Rear Brake Disc Removal and Installation

Removal/Installation

NOTE: Keep grease away from the brake disc/drum and the brake pads.

1. Vehicle - Lift

2. Rear Wheel - Remove

3. Parking Brake - Release

4. Brake Caliper - Remove

NOTE:

• 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.

5. Brake Disc/Drum - Remove

1. Remove the brake disc/drum (A).

NOTE:

• Remove the access plug (B), then if necessary, turn the adjuster nut (C) with a flat-tip screwdriver until the shoes become loose.
• If the brake disc/drum is 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 at a time to prevent the brake disc/drum from binding.

6. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the brake disc/drum in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Before installing the brake disc/drum, clean the mating surfaces between the hub bearing unit and the inside of the brake disc/drum.
   • Adjust the parking brake.

7. Rear Brake Disc/Drum Runout - Inspect

Rear Brake Caliper Removal and InstallationRear Brake Pad Removal and Installation