Honda Accord Captive Rotors/Wheel Bearing Hub Assembly - Removal and Installation

In this video I show how I remove and replace captive brake rotors on an older Honda. The wheel bearing hub assembly has to be removed in order to change the rotors on this design which makes it a bit more difficult than a standard brake rotor job. The exact vehicle in this video is a 1997 Honda Accord EX 2.2L four cylinder sedan with F22B1 engine. 1994-1997 Accords should be similar. Enjoy!

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4 Bolts Used: 10mm x 1.25mm x 100mm
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*Tools and Parts*
This channel earns a small commission using some of these links - at no additional cost to you.
4 Bolts Used: 10mm x 1.25mm x 100mm
Jack Stands - RECALLED from Harbor Freight - DO NOT USE

[joncrall]

I don't think ive seen a more thorough video. Just as you i like to torque the major components that see the most stress.
Thanks for the air hammer trick to press out the hub that was priceless!!

[loera]

Just saved me $400. Thank you so much for this video. Had a bad bearing in my 94 Accord, and almost all other videos show you how to take apart the bearing. I didn't know they sale the bearing and hub pre pressed at some places, and can easily replace a side for about 50 bucks, without destroying the old one for no reason.

[KingShit]

Finally a video that doesn't suck! Thank you Sir..

[stevecarlson]

I'm grateful Big Dog. You seem like a born teacher. I will use this video as my guide when I am required to perform this job on my 200k + miler 1995 Accord.

[SuperAngelles]

This guy knows how to do repairs properly. I have an 02 accord that needs front hubs, bearing, and tie rods replaced. If this guy was in Southern california I'd definately pay him whatever his rate to work on my accord. This guy sets the bench mark very high for repair techs. Great vid thankyou for sharing your knowladge sir.'

[Paulio]

Outstanding! I just finished this job using your video as a guide and I was able to do both sides in about 3 hours total time. I live in the northeast So everything is always harder with rust but still wasn't bad at all. I had a bad wheel bearing so I just replaced the hubs, rotors and pads to make sure I only have to do the job once. Thank you for the amazing guide!

[craigklomp]

Thanks so much, i was having trouble separating the hub from the knuckle. as you said the manual says just remove the hub from the knuckle. Yeah right. love the air hammer trick.

[Redbull]

I've done this job a couple of times years ago (owned 96 accrd). You make it look so easy! Well done!

[jimthecarguy]

Very good step by step directions . Keep up the good work.

[richabout]

Thanks a million for taking the time to make this vid. I really appreciate your efforts! 👏👏👍

[jimlee]

Wow captive rotors. Wondered what the heck Honda was thinking. Should call the owners up the creek without a paddle when you tackle those things. I had a 93 accord wagon and found out what a beast they are to work on. I think I spent a summer working on that car. Great learning experience wish I had seen your videos so much easier when you know what you are doing. You are a great teacher.

[elijahdonovan]

I’m both relieved and offended (not at you), this looks way easier then someone else who explained replacing brake rotors THEY TOLD ME I HAD TO TAKE THE EHOLE KNUCKLE OUT AND TAKE OFF THE BEARING. Thank you for saving me much time and money with this very thorough video!

[christopherbaunach]

I did this job awhile back . Being a green horn Took me awhile once I figured it out "YouTube" definitely helped .. wasn't bad took the same steps ..changed my hubs rotors / pads & claipers minus the air tools and toqure wrenches . I came in hot on a turn and bent my passenger side knuckle .. and got another from the junkyard . So I need to swap everything over to the other nuckel.. get a new set of tires .. to get a perfect alignment and stop in uneven tire ware. Great video 👌 ..

[cheathamrhec]

Hands down best bud explanation right here

[doctube]

Thank you for this detailed and informative video. I just did the front brakes on my 93 accord. Didn't think It was possible DIY with the captive rotors but with your help I was able to do it no issues.

[hmty]

This is a great video on how to change the rotors. Save a lots of money. Thank you very much.

[altonbailey]

“Just take your whole car apart to get the rotor off”. Wow Honda good job.

[KingLess]

I got to say, great video, nice way of doing repairs in a explanatory way, well spoken and illustrated. I like the many precautions you take as simple as installing a nut below the ball joint to hammer it preventing any BIG or major damages, that can cost more down the road. Something that interest me was what you said on the video at time: 1:43 - 2:10, in which it sounds like a "exact" problem that I had on my vehicle. For quite some time, my brakes were slipping, not cripping and my gear would vibrate a bit and I explained to my mechanic. After checking, he did find my caliper stuck and this was causing a metal burning smell, something that was driving me crazy. After replacing the caliper, I changed the pads because they were on just bare metal. However, the problem persisted. I kept getting the slipping and vibration at the gear. I recently changed the rotors and the problem went away, but the ABS light turned on. The vehicle was braking excellent, no problems, then when the ABS light turned off, the slipping started again. Do you know or can you tell if this problem could be something more than the brake assembly, such as a brake line, lost pressure or even something with the ABS sensor?

[wyattoneable]

As you may remember I'm not a professional mechanic so it's no wonder I've not seen this type of rotor set up but man I tell ya, l if I ever do see tis I'll know to charge accordingly. Lots of extra work but your tips along the way will help. Thanks for that.