The 1990 Honda models were manufactured with hydraulically actuated disk brake systems that require routine rotor maintenance. Replacing or resurfacing the rotor can improve the stopping power and lifespan of the braking system. The average backyard mechanic can replace a Honda rotor in about 20 minutes.
Instructions
- 1
Raise the front end of the Honda onto a pair of jack stands with a floor jack, placing the stands on the frame rails. Do not place the stands onto the engine mounts or suspension parts. Remove the front wheels by turning their lug nuts in a counterclockwise direction, then pulling the wheels loose. Set them aside, away from the car.
2Remove the calipers by turning the rear caliper mount bolts (two per caliper) counterclockwise, then sliding the calipers off of the rotors. Remove the pads from the calipers, and set them onto the top control arms. Do not let the calipers dangle by the brake lines.
3Pull the rotors free from the hubs, or pry them loose if they are rusted together. Replace the rotors with fresh units, and press them onto the hubs over the lug bolts. They may rest slightly off center, as the wheels hold these parts together once assembled.
4Place the pads back into the calipers, if applicable, or replace them with new pads. Slide the calipers over the rotors, and turn the caliper mount bolts clockwise. Replace the wheels by turning the lug nuts in a clockwise direction, in an alternating pattern. Lower the Honda from the jack stands with the floor jack.
