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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 and support the vehicle (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
  3. Remove the front wheels.
  4. If any part of the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace the brake pads as a set.
    Fig 1: Removing Brake Hose Mounting Bolt With Torque Specification
    G06419400Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.
  6. For some models: Remove the pad return springs (A) while holding the brake pads.
    NOTE: The pad return springs are installed on the pads to prevent brake drag. Be careful when pivoting the caliper body up or the spring could pop out of position.
    Fig 2: Identifying Pad Retainers, Caliper Bracket And Caliper Pins
    G06419402Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the pad shims (A) and the brake pads (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Pad Shims And Brake Pads
    G06419401Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the pad retainers (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Pad Shims And Brake Pads
    G06419401Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Clean the caliper bracket (B) thouroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks. Verify that the caliper pins (C) move in and out smoothly. Clean and lube if needed.
  10. Inspect the brake disc for runout, thickness, parallelism (see FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT  ), and check for damage and cracks.
  11. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the retainer mating surface of the caliper bracket (indicated by the arrows).
  12. Install the pad retainers. Wipe off the excess assembly paste from the retainers. Keep the assembly paste away from the brake disc and the brake pads.
  13. Install the brake caliper piston compressor tool (A) on the caliper body (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Brake Caliper Piston Compressor Tool And Caliper Body
    G06419403Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Press in the piston with the brake caliper piston compressor tool so the caliper will fit over the brake pads. Make sure the piston boot is in position to prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper down.
    NOTE: Be careful when pressing in the 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.
  15. Remove the brake caliper piston compressor tool.
  16. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the pad side of the shims (A), the back of the brake pads (B) and the other areas indicated by the arrows. Wipe excess assembly paste off the pad shims and the brake pads friction material. Keep grease and assembly paste off the brake disc and the brake pads. Contaminated brake disc or brake pads reduce stopping ability.
    Fig 6: Flange Bolt, Caliper Pin And Brake Hose Mounting Bolt With Torque Specification
    G06419405Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Install the brake pads and the pad shims correctly. Install the brake pad with the wear indicator (C) on the upper inside. If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a temporary loss of braking efficiency.
  18. Pivot the caliper down into position. Install the flange bolt (A), and tighten it to the specified torque while holding the caliper pin (B) with a wrench being careful not to damage the pin boot.
    NOTE: Insert the pad return spring ends into the pad installation holes securely.
    Fig 7: Identifying Shims, Brake Pads And Wear Indicator
    G06419404Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Pivot the caliper body down into position. Install the flange bolt (A), and tighten it to the specified torque while holding the caliper pin (B) with a wrench being careful not to damage the pin boot.
  20. Install the brake hose mounting bolt (C).
  21. Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.
  22. Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work.
    NOTE: Engagement 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.
  23. Add brake fluid as needed.
  24. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary. Test-drive the vehicle, then recheck for leaks (see BRAKE HOSE AND LINE INSPECTION  ).
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