izitnick
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Hey team! My wife's '16 (bought March 2016) is getting the ol' squealies. Time for a brake job.
I did this myself a few times on my 2004 Civic pretty easily. I'm not anywhere close to an expert but have done it before. I have all the tools and materials i need, except hex keys (which i may have lost in a move!)
My questions are these, and in advance, I really appreciate y'alls help.
1. Despite me standing outside the car and having her brake from cold wheels/brakes, I can't tell if the squeal is coming from the front or the back. She's got about 50k miles and her daily commute is a lot of stop-and-go. Is it likely the front or the rear? I know on cars with rear drum brakes, the first brake job is typically front-only. Is it the same with 4-wheel disc brakes? this is my first four-wheel disc car! I have blocks and jack stands so obviously I can check, but starting in the right place might save me a bit of time.
2. What's the current thinking on the from-factory rotors? Crummy and worth replacing even if they are in decent condition for the first pad replacement? The wheels will be off anyway.
3. I found an old thread with a couple youtube helper videos, https://www.civicx.com/threads/how-to-change-brake-pads-on-the-new-civics-video.14291/ . In your alls opinion, are the two videos good ones? I know the basics, but if there's a better/more helpful video you guys are aware of, i'd love to see it.
Thanks everyone!
edit: clarification on question 1
I did this myself a few times on my 2004 Civic pretty easily. I'm not anywhere close to an expert but have done it before. I have all the tools and materials i need, except hex keys (which i may have lost in a move!)
My questions are these, and in advance, I really appreciate y'alls help.
1. Despite me standing outside the car and having her brake from cold wheels/brakes, I can't tell if the squeal is coming from the front or the back. She's got about 50k miles and her daily commute is a lot of stop-and-go. Is it likely the front or the rear? I know on cars with rear drum brakes, the first brake job is typically front-only. Is it the same with 4-wheel disc brakes? this is my first four-wheel disc car! I have blocks and jack stands so obviously I can check, but starting in the right place might save me a bit of time.
2. What's the current thinking on the from-factory rotors? Crummy and worth replacing even if they are in decent condition for the first pad replacement? The wheels will be off anyway.
3. I found an old thread with a couple youtube helper videos, https://www.civicx.com/threads/how-to-change-brake-pads-on-the-new-civics-video.14291/ . In your alls opinion, are the two videos good ones? I know the basics, but if there's a better/more helpful video you guys are aware of, i'd love to see it.
Thanks everyone!
edit: clarification on question 1
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