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92 Accord caliper type
I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with help from
a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you have to know the caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either Nissin or Akebono calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I don't mind taking my wheel/tire off to check, but I'm trying to save myself that hassle. At least the local Discount Auto Parts says that the price is the same for the brake pads regardless of caliper manufacturer. |
Re: 92 Accord caliper type
"Andy M --Tampa Bay--" <nospamandym@yahoo.com> spake unto the masses in
news:7fhSb.62287$Bj.34330@twister.tampabay.rr.com: > I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with help > from a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you have to > know the caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either Nissin or > Akebono calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I don't mind > taking my wheel/tire off to check, but I'm trying to save myself that > hassle. At least the local Discount Auto Parts says that the price is > the same for the brake pads regardless of caliper manufacturer. Akebono calipers have a logo cast into their tops that looks a bit like three diamonds. Some people confuse it with the Mitsubishi logo. Nissin calipers probably have "Nissin" cast into their tops, but mine are probably too old and rusty to still have that. OEM Nissin pads have "Nissin" pressed into the bad backing. Oh, by the way, I'd strongly advise using OEM pads. Unless you like blued, warped rotors, lots of dust and squealing. And don't discard those shims that should be on the backs of the existing pads. -- TeGGeR® |
Re: 92 Accord caliper type
"Andy M --Tampa Bay--" <nospamandym@yahoo.com> spake unto the masses in
news:7fhSb.62287$Bj.34330@twister.tampabay.rr.com: > I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with help > from a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you have to > know the caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either Nissin or > Akebono calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I don't mind > taking my wheel/tire off to check, but I'm trying to save myself that > hassle. At least the local Discount Auto Parts says that the price is > the same for the brake pads regardless of caliper manufacturer. Akebono calipers have a logo cast into their tops that looks a bit like three diamonds. Some people confuse it with the Mitsubishi logo. Nissin calipers probably have "Nissin" cast into their tops, but mine are probably too old and rusty to still have that. OEM Nissin pads have "Nissin" pressed into the bad backing. Oh, by the way, I'd strongly advise using OEM pads. Unless you like blued, warped rotors, lots of dust and squealing. And don't discard those shims that should be on the backs of the existing pads. -- TeGGeR® |
Re: 92 Accord caliper type
"Andy M --Tampa Bay--" <nospamandym@yahoo.com> spake unto the masses in
news:7fhSb.62287$Bj.34330@twister.tampabay.rr.com: > I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with help > from a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you have to > know the caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either Nissin or > Akebono calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I don't mind > taking my wheel/tire off to check, but I'm trying to save myself that > hassle. At least the local Discount Auto Parts says that the price is > the same for the brake pads regardless of caliper manufacturer. Akebono calipers have a logo cast into their tops that looks a bit like three diamonds. Some people confuse it with the Mitsubishi logo. Nissin calipers probably have "Nissin" cast into their tops, but mine are probably too old and rusty to still have that. OEM Nissin pads have "Nissin" pressed into the bad backing. Oh, by the way, I'd strongly advise using OEM pads. Unless you like blued, warped rotors, lots of dust and squealing. And don't discard those shims that should be on the backs of the existing pads. -- TeGGeR® |
Re: 92 Accord caliper type
"Andy M --Tampa Bay--" <nospamandym@yahoo.com> spake unto the masses in
news:7fhSb.62287$Bj.34330@twister.tampabay.rr.com: > I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with help > from a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you have to > know the caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either Nissin or > Akebono calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I don't mind > taking my wheel/tire off to check, but I'm trying to save myself that > hassle. At least the local Discount Auto Parts says that the price is > the same for the brake pads regardless of caliper manufacturer. Akebono calipers have a logo cast into their tops that looks a bit like three diamonds. Some people confuse it with the Mitsubishi logo. Nissin calipers probably have "Nissin" cast into their tops, but mine are probably too old and rusty to still have that. OEM Nissin pads have "Nissin" pressed into the bad backing. Oh, by the way, I'd strongly advise using OEM pads. Unless you like blued, warped rotors, lots of dust and squealing. And don't discard those shims that should be on the backs of the existing pads. -- TeGGeR® |
Re: 92 Accord caliper type
Andy,
If you find a place that has both pads in stock, you can just tare it down and take the pads w/ you to compare. There was another reply to you post that suggest using OEM. On the Accords w/ the pain in the butt to replace rotors (like I think the 92 Accord has), anything to keep the rotors from overheat'n and warping up is advised. On my 97 Accord, I got Raybestos Organic. I just stay away from semi-metallic. The Honda OEM ones are also a very safe bet. chuck Andy M --Tampa Bay-- wrote: > I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with help from > a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you have to know the > caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either Nissin or Akebono > calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I don't mind taking my > wheel/tire off to check, but I'm trying to save myself that hassle. > At least the local Discount Auto Parts says that the price is the same for > the brake pads regardless of caliper manufacturer. > |
Re: 92 Accord caliper type
Andy,
If you find a place that has both pads in stock, you can just tare it down and take the pads w/ you to compare. There was another reply to you post that suggest using OEM. On the Accords w/ the pain in the butt to replace rotors (like I think the 92 Accord has), anything to keep the rotors from overheat'n and warping up is advised. On my 97 Accord, I got Raybestos Organic. I just stay away from semi-metallic. The Honda OEM ones are also a very safe bet. chuck Andy M --Tampa Bay-- wrote: > I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with help from > a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you have to know the > caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either Nissin or Akebono > calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I don't mind taking my > wheel/tire off to check, but I'm trying to save myself that hassle. > At least the local Discount Auto Parts says that the price is the same for > the brake pads regardless of caliper manufacturer. > |
Re: 92 Accord caliper type
Andy,
If you find a place that has both pads in stock, you can just tare it down and take the pads w/ you to compare. There was another reply to you post that suggest using OEM. On the Accords w/ the pain in the butt to replace rotors (like I think the 92 Accord has), anything to keep the rotors from overheat'n and warping up is advised. On my 97 Accord, I got Raybestos Organic. I just stay away from semi-metallic. The Honda OEM ones are also a very safe bet. chuck Andy M --Tampa Bay-- wrote: > I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with help from > a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you have to know the > caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either Nissin or Akebono > calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I don't mind taking my > wheel/tire off to check, but I'm trying to save myself that hassle. > At least the local Discount Auto Parts says that the price is the same for > the brake pads regardless of caliper manufacturer. > |
Re: 92 Accord caliper type
Andy,
If you find a place that has both pads in stock, you can just tare it down and take the pads w/ you to compare. There was another reply to you post that suggest using OEM. On the Accords w/ the pain in the butt to replace rotors (like I think the 92 Accord has), anything to keep the rotors from overheat'n and warping up is advised. On my 97 Accord, I got Raybestos Organic. I just stay away from semi-metallic. The Honda OEM ones are also a very safe bet. chuck Andy M --Tampa Bay-- wrote: > I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with help from > a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you have to know the > caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either Nissin or Akebono > calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I don't mind taking my > wheel/tire off to check, but I'm trying to save myself that hassle. > At least the local Discount Auto Parts says that the price is the same for > the brake pads regardless of caliper manufacturer. > |
Re: 92 Accord caliper type
Thanks all!
Read on some web forum that Akebono calipers have both nuts 17mm, while for Nissin's, one of the nuts is 14mm. Anyways, got the job done with a good friend's help, older brakes were Raybestos PG+. POS. They still had half-life left, but the pads on the front right were kinda splintering, some material kinda flaking off. Cheers Andy M chuck smoko wrote: >> Andy, >> If you find a place that has both pads in stock, you can >> just tare it down and take the pads w/ you to compare. >> There was another reply to you post that suggest using >> OEM. On the Accords w/ the pain in the butt to replace >> rotors (like I think the 92 Accord has), anything to keep >> the rotors from overheat'n and warping up is advised. On >> my 97 Accord, I got Raybestos Organic. I just stay away >> from semi-metallic. The Honda OEM ones are also a very >> safe bet. >> >> chuck >> >> Andy M --Tampa Bay-- wrote: >> >>> I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with >>> help from a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you >>> have to know the caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either >>> Nissin or Akebono calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I >>> don't mind taking my wheel/tire off to check, but I'm trying to >>> save myself that hassle. >>> At least the local Discount Auto Parts says that the price is the >>> same for the brake pads regardless of caliper manufacturer. |
Re: 92 Accord caliper type
Thanks all!
Read on some web forum that Akebono calipers have both nuts 17mm, while for Nissin's, one of the nuts is 14mm. Anyways, got the job done with a good friend's help, older brakes were Raybestos PG+. POS. They still had half-life left, but the pads on the front right were kinda splintering, some material kinda flaking off. Cheers Andy M chuck smoko wrote: >> Andy, >> If you find a place that has both pads in stock, you can >> just tare it down and take the pads w/ you to compare. >> There was another reply to you post that suggest using >> OEM. On the Accords w/ the pain in the butt to replace >> rotors (like I think the 92 Accord has), anything to keep >> the rotors from overheat'n and warping up is advised. On >> my 97 Accord, I got Raybestos Organic. I just stay away >> from semi-metallic. The Honda OEM ones are also a very >> safe bet. >> >> chuck >> >> Andy M --Tampa Bay-- wrote: >> >>> I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with >>> help from a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you >>> have to know the caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either >>> Nissin or Akebono calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I >>> don't mind taking my wheel/tire off to check, but I'm trying to >>> save myself that hassle. >>> At least the local Discount Auto Parts says that the price is the >>> same for the brake pads regardless of caliper manufacturer. |
Re: 92 Accord caliper type
Thanks all!
Read on some web forum that Akebono calipers have both nuts 17mm, while for Nissin's, one of the nuts is 14mm. Anyways, got the job done with a good friend's help, older brakes were Raybestos PG+. POS. They still had half-life left, but the pads on the front right were kinda splintering, some material kinda flaking off. Cheers Andy M chuck smoko wrote: >> Andy, >> If you find a place that has both pads in stock, you can >> just tare it down and take the pads w/ you to compare. >> There was another reply to you post that suggest using >> OEM. On the Accords w/ the pain in the butt to replace >> rotors (like I think the 92 Accord has), anything to keep >> the rotors from overheat'n and warping up is advised. On >> my 97 Accord, I got Raybestos Organic. I just stay away >> from semi-metallic. The Honda OEM ones are also a very >> safe bet. >> >> chuck >> >> Andy M --Tampa Bay-- wrote: >> >>> I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with >>> help from a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you >>> have to know the caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either >>> Nissin or Akebono calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I >>> don't mind taking my wheel/tire off to check, but I'm trying to >>> save myself that hassle. >>> At least the local Discount Auto Parts says that the price is the >>> same for the brake pads regardless of caliper manufacturer. |
Re: 92 Accord caliper type
Thanks all!
Read on some web forum that Akebono calipers have both nuts 17mm, while for Nissin's, one of the nuts is 14mm. Anyways, got the job done with a good friend's help, older brakes were Raybestos PG+. POS. They still had half-life left, but the pads on the front right were kinda splintering, some material kinda flaking off. Cheers Andy M chuck smoko wrote: >> Andy, >> If you find a place that has both pads in stock, you can >> just tare it down and take the pads w/ you to compare. >> There was another reply to you post that suggest using >> OEM. On the Accords w/ the pain in the butt to replace >> rotors (like I think the 92 Accord has), anything to keep >> the rotors from overheat'n and warping up is advised. On >> my 97 Accord, I got Raybestos Organic. I just stay away >> from semi-metallic. The Honda OEM ones are also a very >> safe bet. >> >> chuck >> >> Andy M --Tampa Bay-- wrote: >> >>> I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with >>> help from a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you >>> have to know the caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either >>> Nissin or Akebono calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I >>> don't mind taking my wheel/tire off to check, but I'm trying to >>> save myself that hassle. >>> At least the local Discount Auto Parts says that the price is the >>> same for the brake pads regardless of caliper manufacturer. |
Re: 92 Accord caliper type
On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 at 00:33 GMT,
<teggeratistopdotcom@changetheobvious.invalid> wrote: > "Andy M --Tampa Bay--" <nospamandym@yahoo.com> spake unto the masses in > news:7fhSb.62287$Bj.34330@twister.tampabay.rr.com: > >> I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with help >> from a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you have to >> know the caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either Nissin or >> Akebono calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I don't mind > Akebono calipers have a logo cast into their tops that looks a bit like > three diamonds. Some people confuse it with the Mitsubishi logo. I just went through this with mine (akebono type). The Diamonds were near the bottom of the caliper, and was quite small (less than a centimeter across). -- L.V.X., brother mouse http://www.mousetrap.net/otr/ Old Time Radio trades http://makeashorterlink.com/?K16312E06 CBS Radio Mystery Theater database http://greyhound.mousetrap.net/altus/ retired racing dog |
Re: 92 Accord caliper type
On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 at 00:33 GMT,
<teggeratistopdotcom@changetheobvious.invalid> wrote: > "Andy M --Tampa Bay--" <nospamandym@yahoo.com> spake unto the masses in > news:7fhSb.62287$Bj.34330@twister.tampabay.rr.com: > >> I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with help >> from a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you have to >> know the caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either Nissin or >> Akebono calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I don't mind > Akebono calipers have a logo cast into their tops that looks a bit like > three diamonds. Some people confuse it with the Mitsubishi logo. I just went through this with mine (akebono type). The Diamonds were near the bottom of the caliper, and was quite small (less than a centimeter across). -- L.V.X., brother mouse http://www.mousetrap.net/otr/ Old Time Radio trades http://makeashorterlink.com/?K16312E06 CBS Radio Mystery Theater database http://greyhound.mousetrap.net/altus/ retired racing dog |
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