92 Accord caliper type

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Andy M --Tampa Bay--

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.
 
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.
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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.
 
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.
Click to expand...


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.
 
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,
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
 
Another followup as well to all previous posters....when you buy the
OEM pads, they also include mykote grease and new shims which you need
to put on to prevent the pads from squeaking which the Discount Auto
Parts stores usually won't include.

Nick
 
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

 
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

 
Akebono calipers have a logo cast into their tops that looks a bit like
three diamonds. Some people confuse it with the Mitsubishi logo.
Click to expand...

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).
 
Akebono calipers have a logo cast into their tops that looks a bit like
three diamonds. Some people confuse it with the Mitsubishi logo.
Click to expand...

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).
 
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