Wow. Main Line Honda in Ardmore, PA just tried to charge me $765 for Brembo brake pad change! They said they have to replace the rotor at the same time as the pads. Am glad you posted this
Oh wow that's awesome 👌 such a easy job! Man we live in this envious world where people damage things on purpose I've got 3 years Honda warranty left on my fk8 type r I'm not going to give my car for service or anything I'll do all my self great video keep up the great work!
Thanx elias. I have a fk2 type r . Just bought my first set of replacement pads . This video saved me a ton of cash by doing it myself and not using the dealership
Thanks bros I’m going to install new front pads. I paid a shop to install rear pads and I’m regretting that decision. Going to start doing brakes myself after watching your videos
Aftermarket brake pads usually eat your rotors, at least on motorcycles. Also if you get track ones, they won't get hot enough on the street and glaze over, then you have no brakes.
I am loving my new R! I only drive it on dry and clear days. I wipe the car down after every drive. This is mainly a comment and NOT a complaint. The brake pads are very soft so they make a ton of brake dust. It takes me an hour just to wipe down all my wheels but I’m anal and wipe the entire inside of the wheels too. Lol Anyone thinking of buying one; JUST DO IT! I flew from PA to NC to buy mine and never drove one before. Once you sit in that seat you will know what I mean! Happy drives all!!!
I know exactly what you mean - takes at least an hour to clean the black wheels properly. I also clean the calipers every wash and even apply a spray wax to the calipers and wheels. They do look good when finished.
You guys should look into ceramic coating your wheels and calipers as I have done. Break dust completely wipes off with a water-less wash and always looks wax'd, new. Maybe 20-30 to clean them spotless if that.
If you want a good wheel cleaner that doesn't take any/very little agitation with a brush, check out smd_supplies on Instagram. Trust me. It works wonders. 20-30 minutes to clean a ceramic coated wheel is still a long time. It normally takes me that long when I'm detailing my customers cars
Hey, I never have changed my rotors so far and I hear squeaking in my brakes and I find it using a bit more effort to stop, just changing the brake pads is enough right like I don’t need rotors correct?
video starts at 6:12 😂 Always leave the brake fluid cap off/loose - otherwise you could damage your system from pushing piston in and fluid having no space to move in tank from air trapped by cap
That is what I was thinking as well. Even when I change my EF brakes I have to have the brake fluid cap off, because there is always air in the system.
Hello Elias, does it not damage the ABS sensor? Normally the rear pads have these issue, you need scanner to get it back or using the bleed way to avoid any issue with the ABS sensor. If you didn’t get any alert at the dash cluster you were good.
Planning on switching to ceramic myself soon. Local Honda dealer is taking care of my faulty gas door lock, my Type R center caps have the chrome peeling from the inside, trim above the rear door window is peeling, and still having grinding issues that I’m trying to take the right steps to get that fixed. I feel like I purchased the black sheep of Type Rs.
I also have a black sheep Type R. Mine was a brand new car but has had multiple build quality issues - I've sorted many of the issues myself as I have zero confidence in the dealers. I've enjoyed driving it for 2 years but I'm replacing it in 2019, and it will not be another Honda. I've had Honda's for 12 years, and this is definitely the last one.
If you push the pistons in on one side the pistons on the other side will protude if you have removed the pad on that side, as you will see in the video around 10 minutes.
What mods would you recommend for faster acceleration? I just got one and I’m not sure if I should leave it stock or try to do some modifications also, did you break in your engine? A mechanic told me that I shouldn’t worry about that and also the person from the honda dealer, which have a type r, told me that I shouldn’t care about that either
I’m doing this soon but going with the hawk hps pads. They come with grease or lube. Where do I apply that. I’ve never changed brakes out but doing it to stop the squeaking.
You put it on the back of the pads, and the contact areas. I did a video of me changing the pads on the Civic Hatchback, I explain where you put the lube
I have 2018 type r and after bought new 3000km found grooves in front of rotors Do u have the same issues on it ? I been told from dealer that every type r does the same way . Btw never went to a track and city drive most
Hey brotha got a question for you not related to brake pads hopefully and im sure you know since you had it done already. At time of swapping rims and tires did you had to buy new tpms sensors for tires or how did you do it. Are there sensors in tires? Im trying to buy new set of rims and tires but im wondering if i need to transfer sensors over
Hi, I recently changed pads on my 2017 type r front were a breeze. When I changed rear pads now I get brake hold and e brake problem indication on dash. Any advice before I take to dealer will be greatly appreciated.
@@FlyinGato ohhh ok. I always have rotors turned in case they are warped plus there was a time I didn’t get them turned and they squealed like crazy so from that day forward I started having rotors turned and if they weren’t that expensive I’d buy new one being that having them turned was $10-$15 whereas a brand new rotor was only $25.
Whats the part number from AutoZone, I picked up Duralast Max for the fronts but there is no holes for the pins. Part #DGC914 says it fits for the 2017 CTR...
@@FlyinGato I just got ceramic duralast but I want the same good stopping. Or do I need to stick to brembo is what I'm asking...also, what's your opinion on carbon fiber integrated brakes. More specifically, duralast gt street pads. I'd really like your input thanks gattito!!
I have a video of me replacing the rears on the hatchback I used to own, same exact setup. Just turn off the parking brake, lift up the car, you'll need a 7 or 6 mm allen key to undo some bolts, slide out the caliper, with a brake compression tool you have to push in the piston while also turning it, put in new pads, slap it all back on.
Nice work! Very informative, thank you for sharing! By the way I have questions about the stock slotted rotors on my R. I Have a 2018 Type R (Cad) currently sitting on 28,000km. I think I'm due to replace my front and rear brake pads is it necessary to replace my rotors? They're still in decent shape I see no sign of cracking on the surface. I don't track my Type R and probably never will but I do daily drive it a lot.
Do you have a link to where you order your Brembo Brakes? I need rear brakes for my Type R, and I go onto tire rack and say they do not fit my car. Thanks
@@FlyinGato years later I'm back, 😂 I'm now needing to replace my pads, but have not been able to find out why it's OK not to replace the rotors. I've always been told to resurface or replace rotors when changing pads. Haven't been able to find an answer for this, as most videos on changing pads don't go into detail on the subject.
WOW, i just gotta let you know you're a fkn genius YES DONT!!!! make that MISTAKE !!!!!!!! DONT USE THAT SCREWDRIVER LIKE THAT JUST FLIP DA BITCH AND YOU SUUSEED BRAAAVOOOO
Snow foam is your friend. Spray it on, leave it for 5 mins, and jet wash it off. Then clean the car as normal with a wash mitt and car shampoo in a clean bucket, rinsing with clean water at the end. Finish off with spraying the still wet car with detailer and drying with a large microfibre cloth.
Hi mate. Should you not have bled them afterwards or is it not necessary for pad replacement? You mentioned bleeding brakes is there a video for that? Or is the brake pressure enough to just bleed the nipples without any tubes on the calipers?
Dude your videos are amazing. Saving me lot of money, doing the things myself instead of going to a autoshop that will rip me off.
Right on! Glad to be of help. If you're doing the rear pads, there is an extra step I'll be sharing soon
Wow. Main Line Honda in Ardmore, PA just tried to charge me $765 for Brembo brake pad change! They said they have to replace the rotor at the same time as the pads. Am glad you posted this
Oh wow that's awesome 👌 such a easy job! Man we live in this envious world where people damage things on purpose I've got 3 years Honda warranty left on my fk8 type r I'm not going to give my car for service or anything I'll do all my self great video keep up the great work!
Thanx elias.
I have a fk2 type r .
Just bought my first set of replacement pads . This video saved me a ton of cash by doing it myself and not using the dealership
Happy to help man! It's pretty easy
FlyinGato keep up the great videos
Are your replacement pads aftermarket? If so where did you buy it?
Does the rotors ever need to be turned or replaced? I've never owned drilled rotors. Always just flat surfaced.
Thanks bros I’m going to install new front pads. I paid a shop to install rear pads and I’m regretting that decision. Going to start doing brakes myself after watching your videos
Good choice! You need an extra step for the rears, I'm looking for the cheapest computer to plug in and get the rear brakes to go to service mode.
@@FlyinGato there's an autel device for around $65 on amazon. I think I'm going to buy that one. Seems a lot of type r guys are using that one.
I'll order it now
@@FlyinGato good stuff. Love your vids man. I can't wait to be a baller and get a corvette like you lol
Haha, I'm actually searching for my next "forever" car, looking at Porsches or the next C8 Z06
Aftermarket brake pads usually eat your rotors, at least on motorcycles. Also if you get track ones, they won't get hot enough on the street and glaze over, then you have no brakes.
Very informative vid Gato. Thank you for saving me some $
Happy to help!
awesome video! very helpful! now I can change my pads lol
Glad I could help! Don't forget, the rear pads have another step to remove the e brake actuator, updated video on this soon
Do you have to have your E breaks off
I am loving my new R! I only drive it on dry and clear days. I wipe the car down after every drive. This is mainly a comment and NOT a complaint. The brake pads are very soft so they make a ton of brake dust. It takes me an hour just to wipe down all my wheels but I’m anal and wipe the entire inside of the wheels too. Lol
Anyone thinking of buying one; JUST DO IT! I flew from PA to NC to buy mine and never drove one before. Once you sit in that seat you will know what I mean! Happy drives all!!!
It's such a uniquely good car, best chassis for any car
I know exactly what you mean - takes at least an hour to clean the black wheels properly. I also clean the calipers every wash and even apply a spray wax to the calipers and wheels. They do look good when finished.
You guys should look into ceramic coating your wheels and calipers as I have done. Break dust completely wipes off with a water-less wash and always looks wax'd, new. Maybe 20-30 to clean them spotless if that.
If you want a good wheel cleaner that doesn't take any/very little agitation with a brush, check out smd_supplies on Instagram. Trust me. It works wonders. 20-30 minutes to clean a ceramic coated wheel is still a long time. It normally takes me that long when I'm detailing my customers cars
DO NOT get me started on the Type R's stock pad's brake dust. Good thinkg I have gun metal color wheels so they blend in a little.
Check this out. My dealership said that with replacing my pads, they have to change the rotors as well! Wanted over $2k.
Not needed
My dealership said the exact same thing, but they only wanted $785
Hey, I never have changed my rotors so far and I hear squeaking in my brakes and I find it using a bit more effort to stop, just changing the brake pads is enough right like I don’t need rotors correct?
video starts at 6:12 😂
Always leave the brake fluid cap off/loose - otherwise you could damage your system from pushing piston in and fluid having no space to move in tank from air trapped by cap
That is what I was thinking as well. Even when I change my EF brakes I have to have the brake fluid cap off, because there is always air in the system.
Do you need to change the rotor's if you change brake pads?
Did you answer this one please?
Sir: will you show type R rear pads change procedure? Understand it is more complicated than the front. Thanks
Awesome how-to video as always!
Thanks Greg!
What about the rear brakes? Don’t you need a device to disable the parking brake and put it in service mode?
My pistons won't budge when trying to remove the old pads
What am I missing? Should brake be disabled?
Turns out just needed a long screw driver, to pry them open gently
Longer flat head screw driver provided more leverage than small one
Hello Elias, does it not damage the ABS sensor? Normally the rear pads have these issue, you need scanner to get it back or using the bleed way to avoid any issue with the ABS sensor. If you didn’t get any alert at the dash cluster you were good.
Hey bud, it doesn't, never had an issue with abs when changing brake pads
Wow dude, many thanks for that, keep continuing your way 👍
are these instructions the same on 2021 model? I know rotors changed on 2020-2021
Amazing video and Camera angle. Thank you
Thanks!
Planning on switching to ceramic myself soon. Local Honda dealer is taking care of my faulty gas door lock, my Type R center caps have the chrome peeling from the inside, trim above the rear door window is peeling, and still having grinding issues that I’m trying to take the right steps to get that fixed. I feel like I purchased the black sheep of Type Rs.
Damn that's a lot of issues
I also have a black sheep Type R. Mine was a brand new car but has had multiple build quality issues - I've sorted many of the issues myself as I have zero confidence in the dealers. I've enjoyed driving it for 2 years but I'm replacing it in 2019, and it will not be another Honda. I've had Honda's for 12 years, and this is definitely the last one.
I hope you know that second gear grinding is very very common in Type Rs
If you push the pistons in on one side the pistons on the other side will protude if you have removed the pad on that side, as you will see in the video around 10 minutes.
Do you know why the squealer should be outside? I installed mine and accidentally left it in the inside
This worked really well, thanks man!
How about the rear?
@@jamesreagan7481 Dont know. I didn’t make the video. Good luck.
You do not need to put any brake lubricant on the back of the pads?
I anciently hammered the screwdriver to the brembo pad .... !!!!
Is it cracked?
Hey bro those brembo brake fit a Honda Accord 10th gen ?
What mods would you recommend for faster acceleration? I just got one and I’m not sure if I should leave it stock or try to do some modifications also, did you break in your engine? A mechanic told me that I shouldn’t worry about that and also the person from the honda dealer, which have a type r, told me that I shouldn’t care about that either
Rear pads too please!
Hi, just want to know does it fit on normal civic 2018 lx model?
Great review,nice and clean!!!
Thanks!
Hi, what brand and model part number do you use for front brake pads for track days?
Thank you for sharing this 🙏
Do you have a part number for the brake pads through Autozone?
Can you show or make a video about how to replace the front brake rotor of FK8? thanks
Very soon I'll be doing the whole thing on my car, rear and front, likely in February
@@FlyinGato That's great. look forward to it. BTW, your videos are very useful to someone like me wants to do it by myself.
Just got a 18' civic sport hatchback, and i wanna replace the brakes. Any Suggestions?
Get really good brake pads and change to higher temp motul brake fluid. Look at stoptech sports for brake pads
Thank you for the video. I my I have the website where I can purchase replacement brake pads? Thanks.
I use ebay or autozone itself
I’m doing this soon but going with the hawk hps pads. They come with grease or lube. Where do I apply that. I’ve never changed brakes out but doing it to stop the squeaking.
You put it on the back of the pads, and the contact areas. I did a video of me changing the pads on the Civic Hatchback, I explain where you put the lube
Hawk is said to damage the front fk8 rotors
Awesome video! You are right....looks very easy to do👍
Thanks Throbber!!
I have 2018 type r and after bought new 3000km found grooves in front of rotors
Do u have the same issues on it ? I been told from dealer that every type r does the same way . Btw never went to a track and city drive most
Yeah that's normal
Can't go wrong with brembos.
Love em
Would those duralast max pads work well on my suburu brz, i have brembos too and its gettin close to brake changeing time
They would, just be sure to get the ones that go on your car
Great video. Thank you.
Hey brotha got a question for you not related to brake pads hopefully and im sure you know since you had it done already. At time of swapping rims and tires did you had to buy new tpms sensors for tires or how did you do it. Are there sensors in tires? Im trying to buy new set of rims and tires but im wondering if i need to transfer sensors over
What's up Eric, look up my video about TPMS Type R, but long story short, the Civics don't use actual sensors
FlyinGato cool tks brotha great vids i had learned more from your vids
@flyingato Did u use the metallic or ceramic duralast max pads???
I have used all of them lol
Hi, I recently changed pads on my 2017 type r front were a breeze. When I changed rear pads now I get brake hold and e brake problem indication on dash. Any advice before I take to dealer will be greatly appreciated.
make sure any connections aren't loose back there
What ended up happening here Giovanni???
Just changed my pads and the same light came on!
This is simply because you did not put your car into mechanical mode this puts your car in a rest mode basically safer to work with
Do you not get rotors turned so that it’s an even flat surface for the new pads?
nah, bedding in the brakes does most of that for me.
@@FlyinGato ohhh ok. I always have rotors turned in case they are warped plus there was a time I didn’t get them turned and they squealed like crazy so from that day forward I started having rotors turned and if they weren’t that expensive I’d buy new one being that having them turned was $10-$15 whereas a brand new rotor was only $25.
@@FlyinGato Thanks!
Whats the part number from AutoZone, I picked up Duralast Max for the fronts but there is no holes for the pins. Part #DGC914 says it fits for the 2017 CTR...
You seriously bought Autozone cheap-o pads for your type r?
They work really well
So if I get a different ceramic pad that's not brembo, itll still brake like new? Or do I need brembo pads??
You can get any pads that fit
@@FlyinGato I just got ceramic duralast but I want the same good stopping. Or do I need to stick to brembo is what I'm asking...also, what's your opinion on carbon fiber integrated brakes. More specifically, duralast gt street pads. I'd really like your input thanks gattito!!
Are the rears the same away since its electric? Do you have a video on rear install
I have a video of me replacing the rears on the hatchback I used to own, same exact setup. Just turn off the parking brake, lift up the car, you'll need a 7 or 6 mm allen key to undo some bolts, slide out the caliper, with a brake compression tool you have to push in the piston while also turning it, put in new pads, slap it all back on.
FlyinGato theres no parking brake light reset on these right? Keep seeing have to reset parking system after replacment
There isn't, usually when that happens you've disconnected something back there
when you changed your pads. You didn't bother resurface the rotors??
nah, the bed in process always does that for you
Nice work! Very informative, thank you for sharing! By the way I have questions about the stock slotted rotors on my R.
I Have a 2018 Type R (Cad) currently sitting on 28,000km. I think I'm due to replace my front and rear brake pads is it necessary to replace my rotors?
They're still in decent shape I see no sign of cracking on the surface. I don't track my Type R and probably never will but I do daily drive it a lot.
As long as there's no cracking I wouldn't replace rotors at such low mileage
@@FlyinGato What brake pad do you recommend to use just for normal street driving?
I have the perfect video for you! ruclips.net/video/aa5_8X-pwak/видео.html&ab_channel=FlyinGato
Do you have a link to where you order your Brembo Brakes? I need rear brakes for my Type R, and I go onto tire rack and say they do not fit my car.
Thanks
For rear brakes all you need to do is order any 10th gen Civic brake pads they will fit perfectly
@@FlyinGato how about for the front
You can use a chopstick for that, just making sure you don't use a carpenter hammer. LOL
Are these aftermarket shims or did they come with the brake pads?
They came with the brake pads
Can I use those in 2018 Honda accord
Unfortunately you can't, different style of brakes
@@FlyinGato What about 2018 Civic RS hatchback?
Makes me a lil uneasy knowing the pins can be re used, how often should those pins be replaced for safety reasons obviously?
With the pressure from the clip, i doubt they'll need to be replaced for quite some time.
That's right, the clip really does a lot of the work, that's why I'd replace them more often than the pins
@@FlyinGato years later I'm back, 😂 I'm now needing to replace my pads, but have not been able to find out why it's OK not to replace the rotors. I've always been told to resurface or replace rotors when changing pads.
Haven't been able to find an answer for this, as most videos on changing pads don't go into detail on the subject.
great elias and thank u
happy to help!
I bet that civic is fast as fuck boy !!!! Lmao
Good video even i dont own type r or even a car!
Thanks glad you enjoyed it!
WOW, i just gotta let you know you're a fkn genius YES DONT!!!! make that MISTAKE !!!!!!!! DONT USE THAT SCREWDRIVER LIKE THAT JUST FLIP DA BITCH AND YOU SUUSEED BRAAAVOOOO
Did you ever make the brake bleed video? I can't seem to find it.
Same here
Hi! do you know the best way to wash your type r without damaging or scratching the paint?
Honestly, I just don't wash it much lol
Snow foam is your friend. Spray it on, leave it for 5 mins, and jet wash it off. Then clean the car as normal with a wash mitt and car shampoo in a clean bucket, rinsing with clean water at the end. Finish off with spraying the still wet car with detailer and drying with a large microfibre cloth.
Can you use a mallet
Yep just be careful with it
Link to the pads?
Check out the description
Hi mate. Should you not have bled them afterwards or is it not necessary for pad replacement? You mentioned bleeding brakes is there a video for that? Or is the brake pressure enough to just bleed the nipples without any tubes on the calipers?
You don't have to, I've done a few videos of the bleeding process, it's not hard, I've done it about 15 times
Thanks buddy. Normally goes the garage but gonna give it a go on my R
If you're changing the rear brakes make sure you do the extra step, just in case, to release the parking brake
Thanks mate. Found the other video now
lol at carpentry tools for automotive work
work with what you have!
THESE aren't even OEM :C
be careful who you go to, bought my type r used and the push pins were loc tight and was a bitch to punch out
This video could have been 2 mins. 🤪
to many speak than work
The wheels on that type r are terrible, the originals are so much nicer
snow wheels (noobie)
Horrible snow wheels
Pay all that money for a front wheel drive? Yuck!
Fwd is very fun, trust me. I also have an S2000, a WRX and a 335d BMW 👌
@@FlyinGato fwd is fun? What are you comparing it to when most cars on the road are fwd
Integra Type R, Prelude, the Civic Type R are all super fun, and stomp a lot of rear drive cars at the track
@@FunnyBus3rd you can drift fwd fk8 and other fwds. Check out chris harris fk8 drift