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I recently purchased an Autel MD802 scanner that identified why my 2009 Hyundai Accent was displaying an airbag light on my instrument panel. I made this purchase due to a dealer wanting to due just the scan at a ridiculous price! Not only did this particular scanner identify the problem, it also cleared the code thereby turning the light off. This event took place about a month ago. Fortunately the car is running like new with no unwanted code lights!!! And, the price of admission was under $100 with free labor provided by me!
After watching a video uploaded by Eric to YouTube regarding the Maxx-Leverage “Cheater Bar”, I immediately placed an order for the full set. Having received them after more than two weeks (the website indicated all the “Cheater Bar” order options were already backordered) I was ready to attack my Honda Accord. Because I am 64 years old (don’t have the strength I used to have), working on my 1992 Honda Accord EX sedan has proven to be quite a challenge. Up until just recently, the greatest challenge I was confronted with was the front “captive rotors” replacement. Since I do my repairs on my outside gravel driveway, this was, I thought, the worst fix I would ever have the pleasure of dealing with. Little did I know that such a statement is most always one I regret, and this time was no exception.
Just today, I finally finished removing the rear rotors, brake calipers and brake caliper brackets. Those “Cheater Bars” saved the day for me. I could not get enough muscle on the socket wrench to break the bolts from the caliper brackets thus keeping me from removing the rotors that would not come off due to the two wonderful rotor screws that were frozen solid. Once I drilled out the screws, I finally had loose rotors that could not be taken off the hubs due to the frozen bolts on the caliper brackets that impeded the removal of said rotors. Thank goodness for Maxx-Leverage’s “Cheater Bars”. Once I was able to get a bite on the bolts with my wrench, I let the “Cheater Bar” do the work for me. All I can say at this point is that the investment I made in these particular bars is that they literally saved my bacon ;>)
In closing, I should mention that I began with repairing my beloved Honda which was followed by rebuilding the car to the point where I am today…restoring my favorite vehicle of all time. However, with Eric’s priceless videos accompanied by the proper tools, there is great self-gratification in making a proper repair. There is something to be said about Eric’s recommendation…HAVE FUN, BE SAFE and STAY DIRTY!!!
After watching a video uploaded by Eric to YouTube regarding the Maxx-Leverage “Cheater Bar”, I immediately placed an order for the full set. Having received them after more than two weeks (the website indicated all the “Cheater Bar” order options were already backordered) I was ready to attack my Honda Accord. Because I am 64 years old (don’t have the strength I used to have), working on my 1992 Honda Accord EX sedan has proven to be quite a challenge. Up until just recently, the greatest challenge I was confronted with was the front “captive rotors” replacement. Since I do my repairs on my outside gravel driveway, this was, I thought, the worst fix I would ever have the pleasure of dealing with. Little did I know that such a statement is most always one I regret, and this time was no exception.
Just today, I finally finished removing the rear rotors, brake calipers and brake caliper brackets. Those “Cheater Bars” saved the day for me. I could not get enough muscle on the socket wrench to break the bolts from the caliper brackets thus keeping me from removing the rotors that would not come off due to the two wonderful rotor screws that were frozen solid. Once I drilled out the screws, I finally had loose rotors that could not be taken off the hubs due to the frozen bolts on the caliper brackets that impeded the removal of said rotors. Thank goodness for Maxx-Leverage’s “Cheater Bars”. Once I was able to get a bite on the bolts with my wrench, I let the “Cheater Bar” do the work for me. All I can say at this point is that the investment I made in these particular bars is that they literally saved my bacon ;>)
In closing, I should mention that I began with repairing my beloved Honda which was followed by rebuilding the car to the point where I am today…restoring my favorite vehicle of all time. However, with Eric’s priceless videos accompanied by the proper tools, there is great self-gratification in making a proper repair. There is something to be said about Eric’s recommendation…HAVE FUN, BE SAFE and STAY DIRTY!!!
Of all the tools that I have accumulated, my Metrinch socket/wrench set has proven to be the most useful.
Of all the tools that I have accumulated, my Metrinch socket/wrench set has proven to be the most useful.
I also purchased the GDT5 tool with the hope of replacing the warped rotors on my 1992 Honda Accord EX. However, due to not being able to remove the four bolts that hold the rotor to the hub (Unfortunately, I do not have the two small screws configuration), I was forced to forgo the tool and perform the job by following the excellent video Eric has provided on this site. Even though the job turned out to be a success, I believe the thought behind the specialized tool would have saved a lot of time with a whole lot less sweat 🙁
I also purchased the GDT5 tool with the hope of replacing the warped rotors on my 1992 Honda Accord EX. However, due to not being able to remove the four bolts that hold the rotor to the hub (Unfortunately, I do not have the two small screws configuration), I was forced to forgo the tool and perform the job by following the excellent video Eric has provided on this site. Even though the job turned out to be a success, I believe the thought behind the specialized tool would have saved a lot of time with a whole lot less sweat 🙁
I, too, was able to find the proper bolts at Lowes. However, by the time I had removed both wheel hub bearing assemblies/rotors from the wishbones by using the sledge hammer method, four hours had passed with the hardened bolts bent to an unusable state. Don’t be afraid to use a lot of PB Blaster along with a great amount of patience mixed with sweat and a few cold ones :cheer: I might add that I was not able to remove the rotors due to the four bolt configuration. At that point, I replaced the rotors and wheel hub bearing assemblies with new ones. I intend to drill out the four bolts on each original assembly…after all, the wheel hub bearing assemblies are still in good shape. It’s just a shame I was not able to use the GDT5 tool (have you encountered this particular tool Eric??) that would have made the job quicker and easier. As a side note, I performed this repair due to warped rotors causing the infamous monster shakes that accompanied each push of the brake pedal. Now, she brakes super smooth, especially with the added new brake pads. Total repair cost was south of $250 thanks to eBay!! Hope this is of some help to someone out there who is having similar problems with their beloved Honda Accord. 1992Lucky, as my oldest son named her, is now one happy camper of a car 🙂 Love my car 🙂 🙂 🙂
I, too, was able to find the proper bolts at Lowes. However, by the time I had removed both wheel hub bearing assemblies/rotors from the wishbones by using the sledge hammer method, four hours had passed with the hardened bolts bent to an unusable state. Don’t be afraid to use a lot of PB Blaster along with a great amount of patience mixed with sweat and a few cold ones :cheer: I might add that I was not able to remove the rotors due to the four bolt configuration. At that point, I replaced the rotors and wheel hub bearing assemblies with new ones. I intend to drill out the four bolts on each original assembly…after all, the wheel hub bearing assemblies are still in good shape. It’s just a shame I was not able to use the GDT5 tool (have you encountered this particular tool Eric??) that would have made the job quicker and easier. As a side note, I performed this repair due to warped rotors causing the infamous monster shakes that accompanied each push of the brake pedal. Now, she brakes super smooth, especially with the added new brake pads. Total repair cost was south of $250 thanks to eBay!! Hope this is of some help to someone out there who is having similar problems with their beloved Honda Accord. 1992Lucky, as my oldest son named her, is now one happy camper of a car 🙂 Love my car 🙂 🙂 🙂