Changed the brake pads today on the 2012 Acura TSX. Super easy to do if you have the right tools. Took me about 20 minutes on each side. This is the first brake pad change on the Acura TSX and I must say the pads held up long and could have gone longer. Car has about 40k Miles on it and the pads probably had another 10k in them.
I did change the pads from OEM to Hawk HPS: Part number (HB366F.681)
Also the brake piston tool is this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KCT1XMI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00)
It’s only $8USD and totally worth it to have in your arsenal.
I hope this video helps those of you who are new to changing brake pads and if you have any questions leave them in the comments section below and i’ll try to get back to you ASAP.
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Good vid bro! When you did the piston press, did you open the reservoir cap?
For those needing the torque settings: These specifications come from an actual 2011 Acura TSX Service Manual. Caliper Mounting bracket bolts: 80 lbf*ft or 108 N*m Caliper Body mount bolts: 37lbf*ft or 50 N*m
Those caliper bolts are tight! I can’t get the bottom one to budge and there’s no room for a longer breaker bar. I may be taking my pads and rotors to the brake shop.
2012 with 42k miles. Can I get by with just pads?
the rear the same?
did those hawk pads come with their own shims? or did you have to reuse your oem ones?
What are the torque specs for the bolts??
Very helpful video. Thanks!
Great instructional video. Thank you, Sir!
Really helpful. Thanks!