I stopped at a red light and I heard my front brakes grinding

Hi,

Replacing front brakes and rotors really isn't too hard to do. Make sure to get lifetime pads so you will never have to pay for them again.

You can expect front brakes to last approximately 25,000 miles. However, that can change based on driving habits and terrain.

To get you started, here is a link that explains in general how the job is done. You can use this as a guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Also, here is a video showing the pads and rotors being replaced on a Honda Element. Although it is a different model, the procedure is very similar.

https://youtu.be/8SgknAwhSD0

If you look at the attachments below, they include the directions specific to your vehicle for brake pad and rotor replacement.

Once you have the brake pads and caliper removed, you will then need to remove the caliper mount. There are two bolts on the rear of the steering knuckle that hold it in place. Remove the bolts, remove the mount, remove and replace the brake rotor.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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