How to Replace Rear Brakes 11-17 Honda Odyssey
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 90 min · Honda Odyssey
Replace rear brake pads and rotors on a 2011–2017 Honda Odyssey, adjust the parking-brake shoes as needed, and restore a firm pedal before testing.
Tools you will need
- 12mm Socket
- Large C-Clamp
- Torque Wrench
- 17mm Wrench
- 17mm Socket
- Jack Stands
- Brake Parts Cleaner
- Flat Blade Screwdriver
- Phillips Head Screwdriver
- Bungee Cord
- Anti-Seize Grease
- Wire Brush
- Floor Jack
- Cloth Rags
- 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, loosen the lug nuts, and raise the rear securely on stands. Remove the wheel to access the brake assembly.
Remove the caliper and pads
Retract the caliper slightly, remove its slide bolts, and support it without straining the hose. Remove the pads and pad slides from the bracket.
Remove the rotor
Remove the bracket fasteners and lift away the bracket. Remove the rotor retaining screws, then slide the rotor off; back off the parking-brake adjuster if the shoes bind.
Clean and install the rotor
Clean the hub face and the replacement rotor. Install the rotor and retaining screws, then adjust the parking-brake shoes so the rotor turns freely with slight drag.
Install the pads and caliper
Clean the bracket and pad slides, lubricating only their contact surfaces. Retract the piston slowly with a clamp, fit the new pads, and reinstall the caliper and bracket.
Refit the wheel and test brakes
Reinstall the wheel and torque its lug nuts to the vehicle's specification. Pump the pedal until firm, confirm parking-brake operation, and test braking at low speed.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.