Hello all! I own a 2012 Honda fit Sport.

I am just inquiring clarification on the torque specs for the front wheels regarding the four lug nuts, caliper, caliper assembly, and the two small screws holding the rotors.

If I'm not mistaken, the four lugs nuts require 80lbs, the caliper 17lbs (or 16lbs?), the caliper assembly 80lbs, and the two small rotor screws at 7.2lbs?

Also, what would the torque specs be regarding anything involved with the rear drum brakes?

I am a noob to this, so any information is helpful. Thanks!

 

You are correct on the front, its 17 pounds for the caliper bolts. Might as well throw those little screws away. They're meant to hold the rotor in place on the assembly line, the caliper and pads and wheel hold it still just fine. I removed mine and threw them away at my first brake job. The service manual suggests using two 8 x 1.25mm bolts to help the drum unseat from the hub. I had to do this on mine, they were pretty well stuck on. The only torque figures to the rears are for the cylinder, and its a mix of 5-11 Ft pounds.

 

Awesome! Thank you very much for the reply.

I feel much safer now in regards to not having my tire suddenly fly off while drive after the work is completed.

The cylinder in the rear drum brake is the item that presses out onto the brake pads after pressing on the break pedal, right?

 

Awesome! Thank you very much for the reply.

I feel much safer now in regards to not having my tire suddenly fly off while drive after the work is completed.
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The cylinder in the rear drum is the item that presses out onto the brake pads for braking, right?

 

You are correct. I'll send you a PM with the service manual. There's a couple links floating around here, I'll send you the one I know
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Oh, that's awesome. Thank you for sending me that. I was just about to ask on what basis are we getting the torque spec. information from.

A few questions:
1. On page 19-13 the instructions say, "4. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A)." What is the point of removing the hose mounting bolt for? Lolz.

2. I was wondering: if I want to purchase equipment to replace parts, do I have to rely on third-party stores, like Auto Zone, Amazon, etcetera, or is it possible for me to purchase from an OEM? If possible to buy from an OEM, would it be expensive, or should I just stick with searching around on the internet for different vendors?

3. In light of question 2, what is a good source to purchase a new caliper brake system bundle that includes the brake pads, pad return spring, pad retainers, and rotors for the Honda Fit 2012 Sport? Moreover, maybe even a place that sells the caliper, caliper bracket, and the washer and bolts associated with the caliper system?

Thanks!

 

1). It's to get a little more room to move the caliper around in the wheel well. Not strictly needed

2). You can buy OEM, but you're gonna pay a ton. Honda wants north of $250 per caliper. Even my local dealer will give customers the choice to use Advance auto or O'Riley's or something similar to source parts because OEM is so consistently expensive.

3). It's not needed to buy new hardware for a brake job. Nothing wrong with buying new anyway, it just hikes the cost. I didn't bother with the spring returns when I took mine apart at 58k for it's first time. Driver side was out of its mount, no increase in wear compared to passenger side, and.the new pads didn't bother with the return spring.

I've since replaced my original stuff with 2000 Integra Type R calipers, 2006 Mini Cooper 280mm rotors (11 inch) for an increase in stopping power. Cost me right at $280 all in, reman calipers and new rotors and pads.

 

1. Oh, I see. That makes sense.

2. Ah, I had a haunch OEM would be expensive.

In regards to brake pads, rotors, and such, which brand would you recommend I buy that would be compatible with the 2012 Honda Fit Sport?

This is my first time replacing these parts, so I am at a loss as to which brand is reliable and what not.

Thank you!

 

I like the Carquest brand and Napa branded stuff myself. So long as it ain't Dorman or Duralast you're good. is a video showing a complete novice doing brakes on a Civic, which is pretty close in design to the Fit.

 

Awesome, thank you for the brand suggestion, and thank you for the video. She used Napa herself, there.

That was definitely helpful video; good stuff!

 

Sorry to bump this with a double post, but I just would like to double-check the compatibility of these CARQUEST rotors:
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...921%7CL2*16462

The AdvancedAutoParts vehicle finder system says these rotors are compatible with my 2012 Honda Fit Sport, but just to double-check with your guys' two cents as to whether or not their system is reliable, and that I am OK to purchase these, with peace of mind. Moreover, once I purchase them and install them, I cannot return them.

I have learned amazon's vehicle item-finder system seems to be quite unreliable, so I would like to just hear from you all how AAA's has been in your guys' experience. Thanks!

In fact, maybe I should just get OEM rotors? I'm having trouble finding where to purchase these, though. Any ideas?

 

Our family has used Advance for over a decade sourcing parts for Honda, Ford, Dodge, Chrysler and not once have we been given an incorrect part. They're pretty good.

I wouldn't do OEM unless you don't like money. They're all made out of the same sort of steel, and offer the same performance. And even if you're in doubt before you put the rotor on hold it up to your old one.

 

Awesome. That's really helpful!

I appreciate it, thank you.

Lolz. I just learned about carbon fiber rotors and brake pads. Now I want some of those! xD

 

​​​​​​Ironically those work worse than traditional steel rotors UNTIL you get them to temp. They're great in high level racing, but not for streeting.