Can Honda rotors be turned?
If you have a scored rotor, you must decide whether to have it “turned” or to replace it. If you’re short on money, take it to a local mechanic and ask him to “turn” it for you. What they do is put it on a special metal-cutting lathe and shave off several thousandths of an inch of metal until the disc is shiny again.
Can you rotate rotors?
Your rotors can be turned (rotated), machines and still be within factory guidelines, but this usually leaves them thin whereby leaving them to warp or vibrate. The cost for turning a rotor runs anywhere from $15 to $25 per rotor.
How do you replace rotors on a Honda Accord?
Honda married the hub and wheel bearing unit together and the rotors behind that. These have to come off to get to the rotors. Place the hub-puller over two lug nut screws and screw those two lug nuts back on. Put the hub puller cross-member on and screw that center bolt down until the hub and wheel bearing pop off.
How to replace brake pads and calipers on Honda Accord?
Place the hub-puller over two lug nut screws and screw those two lug nuts back on. Put the hub puller cross-member on and screw that center bolt down until the hub and wheel bearing pop off. Figure 7. A hub-puller is necessary to complete this job. With the hub pulled, now is the perfect time to give the wheel bearings and axle ends a little TLC.
Where do you tighten the spindle nut on Honda Accord?
Tighten down the spindle nut to at least where the end of the shaft meets the end of the spindle nut. Actual specifications call for about 181 foot-pounds of torque. You will need your helper to step on the brake pedal before tightening. Keep pressing on the brake while you put the tires back on and tighten the lug nuts.
How do you jack up a Honda Accord?
Jack the front end up high enough to get the jack stands under the correct location points. Set the car on the jack stands and remove the wheels. (Related Article: How to Jack Up Your Accord – Honda-Tech.com) Figure 1. Accord jack stand locations. The rest of the instructions will apply to both the passenger and driver sides of the car.