The rear caliber must be turned at the same time it is compressed. There is a special tool designed for this purpose. Most auto parts stores will loan you the tool to accomplish this if you buy the parts from them.
I assume you could not compress the caliber, The caliber on the Accord must be turned while being compressed, There is a special tool for this. Some Auto Parts stores will lend you the tool if you purchase the pads from them. Answer: When buying ammunition, be sure and specify the proper caliber. When buying brake parts for your Honda Accord, you'll need to compress the caliper, not the caliber.
You twist it in. use a big screw driver or big flat object to screw it in counter clockwise. You will see a big slit in the piston to do this
You need to rotate the piston counter clockwise.
If the emergency brake is not connected to the caliper use a "c" Clamp If the emergency brake is connected to that caliper a special tool (not expensive available at Sears or auto parts) is needed Caliper is threaded. Turn Clockwise to compress
If the emergency brake is not connected to the caliper use a "c" Clamp If the emergency brake is connected to that caliper a special tool (not expensive available at Sears or auto parts) is needed Caliper is threaded. Turn Clockwise to compress
You can use a large C-Clamp to compress the caliper piston.
Replace the caliper and bleed the brake system.
I have used a large "C" clamp, to compress the caliper flush to the face.
You will need to remove the tire and wheel from your 1986 Honda Accord. Remove the brake caliper and the brake spring. The disk brakes will come off. Reverse the process to install the new front disc brakes.
According to the 1994-1997 Honda Accord Service Manual the torque specs are: 74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m. 54 Ibf.ft)
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use an Allen wrench not a socket or open or box wrench.