Honda Front Brake Squeal

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JOE71886
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Front brakes squeel during normal operation. Noise quites down as brakes are applied. From what I hear I should replace the front brake pads. What materials or special tools do I need to do the job myself?
Jul 14, 2006 at 10:14 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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The job is simple enough with a couple of metric wrenches, jack, jack stand, replacement pads, usually a large c-clamp to compress, and good eyes to see how it came apart and to look at the items you are taking apart for wear. However, the best tool in your tool box is a $20 repair manual. It will walk you through the process, be there for the next repair job and beyond. A good investment.
Jul 17, 2006 at 12:19 AM
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Replace the front pads using metric wrenches, a jack and jack stand, new pads, and a large C-clamp to compress the caliper piston. Follow a model-specific repair manual and inspect the parts for wear as they come apart.

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The owner of a Honda reports front brakes that squeal during normal driving and quiet when the brakes are applied, and asks what tools are needed to replace the front pads. The expert says the job is straightforward with metric wrenches, a jack and jack stand, replacement pads, and a large C-clamp, and recommends a repair manual plus inspecting removed parts for wear.

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