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Front Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement: Replacement

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  1. Remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder.
  2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
  3. Remove the front wheels.
  4. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Brake Hose Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G04246646Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the flange bolt (B) while holding the lower caliper pin with a wrench being careful not to damage the pin boot, and pivot the caliper (C) up out of the way. Check the hose and pin boots for damage and deterioration.
  6. Remove the pad shims (A) and brake pads (B).
    Fig 2: Removing Pad Shims & Brake Pads
    G04246647Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the pad retainers (A).
    Fig 3: Removing Pad Retainers
    G04246648Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.
  9. Inspect the brake disc, and check for damage and cracks (see FRONT BRAKE DISC INSPECTION ).
  10. Clean and install the pad retainers.
  11. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the pad side of outer pad shim C, inner pad shim A, both sides of inner pad shim B, the back of brake pads (D), and the other areas indicated by the arrows. Wipe excess assembly paste off the shims and brake pads. Contaminated brake discs or brake pads reduce stopping ability. Keep grease and assembly paste off the brake discs and brake pads.
    Fig 4: Applying Thin Coat Of M-77 Assembly Paste To Outer Pad Shim & Inner Pad Shim
    G04246649Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the brake pads and pad shims correctly. Install the pad with the wear indicator (E) on the top inside.

    If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a momentary loss of braking efficiency.

  13. Push in the piston (A) so that the caliper will fit over the brake pads. Make sure that the piston boot is in position to prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper down.
    NOTE: Be careful when pressing in the caliper piston; brake fluid might overflow from the master cylinder s reservoir. If brake fluid gets on any painted surface, wash it off immediately with water.
    Fig 5: Pushing Piston For Caliper Fitting Over Brake Pads With Torque Specifications
    G04246650Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Pivot the caliper down into position. Install the flange bolt (B), and torque it to the specified torque while holding the lower caliper pin (C) with a wrench being careful not to damage the pin boot.
  15. Install the brake hose mounting bolt, and tighten it to the specified torque.
  16. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.
  17. Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work.
    NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require a greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake pads have been replaced as a set. Several applications of the brake pedal will restore the normal pedal stroke.
  18. Add brake fluid as needed.
  19. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary. Test-drive the vehicle, then check for leaks (see BRAKE HOSE AND LINE INSPECTION ).
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