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How to change front brake discs on Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3 – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front brake discs / front brake rotors on HONDA INSIGHT 2 (ZE) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for INSIGHT (ZE_) and other HONDA models
Brake disc
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #19
Brake caliper wind back tool
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Impact screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake discs – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. Professionals recommend:
- Replace the brake disks on the car Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3 in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
- The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
- When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake discs – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. Take the following steps:
- Step 1Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
- Step 2Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 3Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- Step 4Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 5Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3
- Step 6Remove the wheel.
- Step 7Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 8Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
- Step 9Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 10Remove the brake caliper.Replacement: brake discs – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. AUTODOC recommends:Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
- Step 11Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
- Step 12Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 13Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 14Remove the caliper bracket.
- Step 15Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 16Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use an impact screwdriver.
- Step 17Remove the brake disc.
- Step 18Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
- Step 19Install the brake disc.
- Step 20Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
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