Front Brake Disc Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. 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 and support the vehicle (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
Remove the front wheel.
Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A).

Fig 1: Brake Hose, Brake Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolts & Caliper Assembly 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 flathead screws (A).

Fig 2: Brake Disc Flathead Screws, Brake Disc & Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the brake disc (B) from the hub bearing unit.
NOTE: If the brake disc is stuck to the hub bearing unit, thread two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (C) into the brake disc to push it away from the hub bearing unit. 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 between the hub bearing unit and the inside of the brake disc.
Inspect the brake disc runout (see FRONT BRAKE DISC INSPECTION ).
Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel.