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So, I attempted to replace the rear discs and pads (as well as bearings) today.

Wheel off. Check
Caliper off. Check
Pads out. Check
Disc screws. Eventually
Carrier bolts. Nope. Nada.

Snapped two 1/2" drive ratchets attempting to get the bolts out. A neighbour lent me a 3/4" ratchet and socket, got one bolt out, couldn't get the top carrier bolt off as the ratchet was catching on the arm.

Frustrated.com

Was tempted to grind the disc off, but in the pouring rain, electricals are a no go. So will get her off to the garage tomorrow, really irritated lol

Be careful with the amount of force you put on the pad carrier bolts, they have a habit of rounding off.

If you think they're tight, wait till you try and undo the rear hub nuts. You have to overcome the nut pinch and a long extension and force is the only way.

wurlycorner wrote:Be careful with the amount of force you put on the pad carrier bolts, they have a habit of rounding off.

If you think they're tight, wait till you try and undo the rear hub nuts. You have to overcome the nut pinch and a long extension and force is the only way.

Thanks for the heads up The bolt for the hub looks in pristine condition bizarrely, zero corrosion, so fingers crossed. Got a decent breaker bar for the hub. Either way, it's going into the garage, less hassle.

nick_s wrote:Disc screws. Eventually

How did you manage to get them out? I was just going to drill the rear ones as I can't move them?!?

nick_s wrote:Carrier bolts. Nope. Nada.

wurlycorner wrote:Be careful with the amount of force you put on the pad carrier bolts, they have a habit of rounding off.

Know what you mean, managed to get them all off but completely destroyed 2 sockets and 1 of the bolts (managed to get that one off by hammering on a slightly smaller imperial socket)
The bolts are £1.29 from your local Honda dealer - part number 92101 - 100250H . My weapons of choice; WD40, a thick 1/2" straight-bar, a big hammer and anger.

nick_s wrote: Thanks for the heads up The bolt for the hub looks in pristine condition bizarrely, zero corrosion, so fingers crossed.

Yeah, it should be - the dust cover and seal need to stop any water getting in there otherwise its bye-bye for the bearing!

Corrosion isn't the issue with the rear hub nut, it's just tight and the pinch is a pain.

94-si-vtec-jdm wrote:

nick_s wrote:Disc screws. Eventually

How did you manage to get them out? I was just going to drill the rear ones as I can't move them?!?

I beat the living daylights out of the knackered disc with a hammer, broke the seal And even if I snapped the head off, I'm replacing the hub anyway so it was no big drama.

wurlycorner wrote:

nick_s wrote: Thanks for the heads up The bolt for the hub looks in pristine condition bizarrely, zero corrosion, so fingers crossed.

Yeah, it should be - the dust cover and seal need to stop any water getting in there otherwise its bye-bye for the bearing!

Corrosion isn't the issue with the rear hub nut, it's just tight and the pinch is a pain.

Should be fun I got a hefty 3/4" drive breaker bar and sockets so shouldn't be too bad even if I did try it myself That said, I've read some horror stories on here about them.

Front ones are worse than rear to be fair.