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Exploded View

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Parking Brake With Torque Specification
G06419434Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
CAUTION: Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.
  • Avoid breathing dust particles.
  • Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.
NOTE: Refer to the EXPLODED VIEW  as needed during this procedure.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
  2. Remove the rear wheels.
  3. Release the parking brake, and remove the rear brake disc/drum (see THICKNESS AND PARALLELISM  ).
  4. Check the parking brake linings (A) for cracking, glazing, wear, and contamination.
    Fig 2: Checking Parking Brake Lining Thickness
    G06419435Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Measure the parking brake lining thickness (B). Measurement does not include brake shoe thickness.

    Parking brake lining thickness: 

    Standard: 3.4 mm (0.134 in) 

    Service limit: 1.0 mm (0.039 in) 

  6. If any part of the parking brake lining thickness is less than the service limit, replace ail of the parking brake shoes as a set (see PARKING BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT  ).
  7. Check the hub (C) for smooth operation. If it requires servicing, replace the hub bearing unit (see KNUCKLE/HUB BEARING UNIT REPLACEMENT ).
  8. Measure the inside diameter of the parking brake drum with inside vernier caliper.

    Parking brake drum inside diameter: 

    Standard: 189.9-190.0 mm (7.476-7.480 in) 

    Service limit: 191.0 mm (7.520 in) 

    Fig 3: Measuring Inside Diameter Of Parking Brake Drum
    G06419436Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. If the inside diameter of the parking brake drum is more than the service limit, replace the brake disc/drum.
  10. Check the parking brake disc/drum for scoring, grooves, and cracks.
  11. Install the brake disc/drum and the rear brake caliper (see THICKNESS AND PARALLELISM  ).
  12. Do the major parking brake adjustment (see MAJOR ADJUSTMENT (TO BE DONE WHEN REPLACING PARKING BRAKE SHOES)  ).
  13. Clean the mating surface between the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheels.
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