Front Brake Disc Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Keep any grease off the brake disc and brake pads.

Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
Remove the front wheels. Take care not to scratch the caliper (Type-S model, 4-piston caliper type).
Remove the brake hose bracket mounting bolts (A).
Except Type-S model

Fig 1: Brake Hose Bracket Mounting Bolts - Except Type-S Model With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Type-S model (4-piston caliper type)

Fig 2: Brake Hose Bracket Mounting Bolts - Type-S Model (4-Piston Caliper Type) With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (B), then remove the caliper assembly (C) from the knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose excessively.
Remove the brake disc flat screws (A).

Fig 3: Brake Disc Flat Screws And Brake Disc With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the brake disc (B) from the front hub.
NOTE: If the brake disc is stuck to the front hub, thread two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (C) into the brake disc to push it away from the front hub. Turn each bolt 90 degrees at a time to prevent the brake disc from binding.
Install the brake disc in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the front hub and the inside of the brake disc.
Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel.