How to Replace Rear Brakes 09-15 Honda Pilot
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 90 min · Honda Pilot
Replace rear pads and rotors on a 2009–2015 Honda Pilot, adjusting the parking brake shoes before reassembly and verifying normal brake operation.
Tools you will need
- 12mm Socket
- Socket Extensions
- Torque Wrench
- 17mm Wrench
- Channel-Lock Pliers
- 19mm Socket
- Brake Parts Cleaner
- Phillips Head Screwdriver
- Bungee Cord
- Anti-Seize Grease
- Ratchet
- Wire Brush
- 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar
- 12mm Wrench
- 22mm Socket
Parts and supplies
- Rear brake pads
- Rear brake rotors
Steps
Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel
Release the parking brake and loosen the lug nuts while the Pilot is on the ground. Raise and support the rear securely, then remove the wheel.
Remove the caliper and bracket
Remove the caliper slide bolts and support the caliper from the suspension. Take out the pads, then remove the bracket fasteners and lift the bracket clear.
Release and remove the rotor
Remove the rotor retaining screws and dust plug. Back off the parking-brake adjuster through the access opening until the shoes clear, then pull the rotor from the hub.
Install the replacement rotor
Clean the hub face and both sides of the replacement rotor. Install the rotor and retaining screws, then adjust the parking-brake shoes for slight, even contact.
Install pads and caliper
Clean the pad clips and bracket, then lubricate sliding points sparingly. Retract the caliper piston with a suitable clamp, install the pads and caliper, and tighten fasteners to specification.
Reinstall the wheel and test
Install the wheel and tighten its nuts to the vehicle's specification. Pump the brake pedal until firm, confirm the parking brake holds, and perform a cautious low-speed brake check.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.