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Front Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement: Replacement

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  1. Remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder.
    NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
  2. Raise the vehicle on a lift (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
  3. Remove the front wheels.
  4. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Hose Mounting Bolt, Flange Bolt, Caliper Pin & Caliper
    G05959186Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the flange bolt (B) while holding the caliper pin (C) with a wrench. Be careful not to damage the pin boot, and pivot the caliper (D) up out of the way. Check the hose and the pin boots for damage and deterioration.
  6. 2009-11 models: Remove the pad return spring (A).
    NOTE: The pad springs are installed on the pads to prevent brake drag. Be careful when fully pivoting up the caliper body or the spring could be flipped out of position.
    Fig 2: Identifying Pad Return Spring, Pad Shims & Brake Pads
    G00509526Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the pad return spring (A), then remove the pad shims (B) and the brake pads (C).
    Fig 3: Identifying Pad Return Spring, Pad Shims & Brake Pads
    G05959187Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the pad retainers (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Pad Retainers, Caliper Bracket & Caliper Pins
    G05959188Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Clean the caliper bracket (B) thoroughly; 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, and check for damage and cracks (see FRONT BRAKE DISC INSPECTION  ).
  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 and shaded area).
  12. Install the pad retainers. Wipe excess assembly paste off the retainers. Keep the assembly paste off the brake disc and the brake pads.
  13. Mount a commercially available brake caliper piston compressor tool (A) on the caliper body (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Brake Caliper Piston Compressor Tool On Caliper Body
    G05959189Courtesy 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 off the excess assembly paste from the pad shims and brake pads friction material. Keep grease and assembly paste away from the brake disc and brake pads. Contaminated brake disc or brake pads reduce stopping ability.
    Fig 6: Identifying Shims, Brake Pad, Pad Return Spring & Wear Indicator
    G05959190Courtesy 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. 2009-11 models: Install the pad return spring (A) while holding the brake pads.
    NOTE: Insert the pad return spring ends into the pad installation holes securely.
    Fig 7: Identifying Brake Pad Return Spring
    G00509527Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. 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.
    Fig 8: Flange Bolt, Caliper Pin & Brake Hose Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G05959191Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Install the brake hose mounting bolt (C).
  21. Clean the mating surfaces of 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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