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jduncan
08-14-2008, 06:43 AM
Hey, im getting my front brakes done. Pads, Rotors and calipers. is anything else small i should get done while its apart?

2oodoor
08-14-2008, 06:45 AM
yes the flexable brake lines, they get rusty and restricted,

smal? I would have ball joints and tie rod ends inspected

jduncan
08-14-2008, 11:07 AM
ok thanks man

jduncan
08-15-2008, 05:53 AM
Quick question. Can someone explain to me what the deal is with the rotors on the 89 lxi. ive been talking to a few people about doing the job and they say that it is some special thing on the rotors which need to be taken off to install new ones? Any help would be appreciated.

Oldblueaccord
08-15-2008, 09:24 AM
Just the tire.......

No actually there is nothing special to our type brake rotors. They just go over the lugs and are not pressed on. There are 2 small phillips head screws that can be a problem. If the shop you are using can't get around this problem then I would find another shop quickly.


wp

MessyHonda
08-15-2008, 01:50 PM
it is easy...i have done my brakes like 2 times already...make sure to get new pads too

Dr_Snooz
08-17-2008, 10:01 PM
Some other generations of Accords (like the 1G & 4G) feature the abysmal "hub over rotor" design. Changing rotors requires that you disassemble the entire front end and hydraulically press out the old rotor.

Thankfully, the 3G is not so afflicted.