why does my Honda Accord make a grinding noise when braking

Solution

1. Preparation

• Gather necessary tools and parts.
• Ensure the vehicle is parked on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
• Wear safety glasses and gloves.

2. Remove Wheel

• Tools Required: Lug wrench, jack, jack stands
• Loosen the lug nuts while the vehicle is on the ground.
• Lift the vehicle with a jack and secure it with jack stands.
• Remove the lug nuts and take the wheel off.

3. Inspect and Replace Brake Pads

• Tools Required: Torque wrench, socket set
• Remove the caliper by unscrewing the caliper bolts.
• Slide the caliper off the rotor and hang it using a bungee cord (avoid stressing the brake line).
• Remove old brake pads from the caliper bracket and inspect for wear.
• If worn down to less than 3mm, replace with new pads.

4. Inspect and Replace Rotors (if necessary)

• Check rotors for grooves or scoring; replace if necessary.
• If rotors are salvageable, clean with brake cleaner and sand lightly for smoothness.
• Install new rotors if applicable, ensuring they are properly aligned.

5. Reassemble Braking Components

• Reinstall brake pads into the caliper bracket.
• Compress the caliper piston using a caliper tool or C-clamp to allow for new pads.
• Reattach the caliper and torque the bolts to manufacturer specifications (typically around 25-35 ft-lbs).
• Reinstall the wheel and torque the lug nuts to manufacturer specifications.

6. Final Checks

• Lower the vehicle and remove jack stands.
• Perform a test of the brake pedal to ensure proper pressure before driving.