12-25-2025, 07:14 AM
I'm a DIY enthusiast with a 2015 Honda Civic, and I'm planning to do my first brake pad replacement this weekend. I've watched several tutorials and have the basic tools, but I'm nervous about getting it right, especially with the caliper piston retraction and ensuring I don't damage the rotor. For those who have done this job before, what are the most common mistakes to avoid? Should I also replace the rotors if they have minor scoring, or is resurfacing acceptable? What's the best method for compressing the piston on a car with an integrated parking brake, and are there any specific torque specs or lubrication points that are easy to miss? How do you properly bed in the new pads afterward?