why does my Honda Accord make a grinding noise when I brake

Solution

1. Preparation

• Gather tools and parts required.
• Ensure the vehicle is parked on a level surface and secure it with wheel chocks.
• Wear safety gloves and goggles.

2. Raise the Vehicle

• Sub-steps:
  • Use a jack to lift the front or rear of the vehicle as needed.
  • Secure with jack stands to ensure stability.
• Tools Required:
  • Hydraulic jack
  • Jack stands

3. Remove Wheel

• Sub-steps:
  • Loosen lug nuts with a socket wrench.
  • Remove the wheel to access the brake assembly.
• Tools Required:
  • Socket set

4. Inspect and Replace Brake Pads

• Sub-steps:
  • Remove the caliper bolts using a socket wrench.
  • Carefully slide the caliper off the rotor and support it with a bungee cord (do not let it hang by the brake line).
  • Remove old brake pads and inspect for wear; replace if less than 3mm thick.
  • Install new brake pads, ensuring they are seated properly.
• Tools Required:
  • Socket wrench
  • Torque wrench
• Safety Warnings:
  • Ensure brake fluid does not leak onto the rotor or pads.

5. Inspect and Resurface or Replace Rotors

• Sub-steps:
  • Check rotor surface for grooves or scoring; measure thickness.
  • If warped or damaged, either resurface the rotors or replace them.
  • Reinstall the rotor if it is in good condition.
• Tools Required:
  • Brake rotor gauge
  • Resurfacing tool (if applicable)

6. Reassemble Brake Components

• Sub-steps:
  • Reattach the caliper over the new pads and torque the caliper bolts to manufacturer specifications.
  • Reinstall the wheel and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
• Tools Required:
  • Torque wrench

7. Lower Vehicle and Tighten Lug Nuts

• Sub-steps:
  • Lower the vehicle off the jack stands.
  • Fully tighten the lug nuts in a crisscross pattern to ensure even pressure.
• Tools Required:
  • Torque wrench