How to Change Rotors on a 1999 Honda Passport
If you hear a grinding sound when you apply pressure to the brakes to slow down, chances are that the rotors on your 1999 Honda Passport are worn out and need to be replaced. You can purchase the rotors at your local automotive parts store or at a Honda service center or dealership.
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Things You'll Need
- Floor jack
- Jack stands
- Lug wrench
- 36 mm socket set
- Adjustable wrench
- Wooden block or brick (optional)
- 12 mm offset wrench
- Hub puller
Instructions
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Take Off the Old Rotor
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Set the parking brake. Lift up the front end of the Passport with a floor jack. Secure the SUV by using jack stands placed under the reinforced lift slots located about six inches behind each front wheel well. Make sure that you lock the jack stands into place as per the manufacturer's directions.
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Remove the tire and rim by removing the lug nuts on the tire using a lug wrench. Most 1999 Honda Passport SUVs have five lug nuts per tire. This may vary depending on customization. Once the lug nuts are off, slide the tire and rim off of the lug nut studs. Place the tire on the ground. Check the tire and rim for signs of damage. If you notice damage, you need to replace the damaged component.
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Use a 36 mm socket set with an arm extension to loosen the spindle bolt in the center of the lug nut studs. You will need someone to press the brake pedal while you do loosen the bolt. This will stop the bolt from spinning when you try to loosen it.
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Take off the brake caliper by removing the two caliper bolts. These are located behind the rotor. One is at the top of the assembly, the other is at the bottom. You can use an adjustable wrench to remove these. Slide the brake caliper up and set it aside. The caliper tube will still be attached. Make sure that it stays straight. In some cases, you may need to place the caliper on a wooden block or brick.
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Use a 12 mm offset wrench to remove the four bolts from the back of the hub unit. You will have to slide under the Passport to do this. There are two bolts on the top and two on the sides toward the bottom. Pull off the hub assembly using a hub puller (see Resources). This will remove the hub and rotors at the same time. The method for doing this depends on the type of hub puller you use. Follow the manufacturer's directions. Slide the old rotor off of the hub assembly.
Install the New Rotor
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Slide the new rotor onto the hub assembly. In some cases, you will have to remove a protective film from the rotor. Replace the hub assembly. Make sure that you tighten the bolts as much as possible using the 12 mm offset wrench.
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Install the brake caliper. Make sure that the hose stays straight. Replace the two caliper bolts. The rubber capped bolt is slightly longer and needs to be the one on top. Check the caliper slide to make sure that the caliper and brakes have full range of motion by sliding the brake assembly by hand.
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Replace the spindle bolt. Once again, you will need someone to apply pressure to the brake pedal while you do this. Tighten the spindle bolt securely.
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Place the tire and rim back onto the Passport. Replace the lug nuts and tighten them with the lug wrench.
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Repeat this process on the other side of the Passport.
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Unlock the jack stands. Remove them from under the Passport. Lower the Passport using the floor jack. Pump the brakes a few times to ensure that they engage before attempting to drive your Passport.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a penetrating lubricating spray to loosen the bolts if they are hard to remove.
Always change both rotors at the same time. Failure to do so can cause serious injury because your brakes won't be applied evenly when you try to stop. This can cause your Passport to spin out of control.
