Honda Civic Service Manual: Front Brake Pad Removal and Installation (Except Natural Gas models)
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Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could
be hazardous to your health.
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Avoid breathing dust particles.
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Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use
an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.
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Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
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Remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder.
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Remove both front wheels.
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Remove the flange bolt (A).
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Pivot the caliper body (B) up out of the way.
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NOTE:
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Be careful when pivoting the caliper body up
or the spring could pop out of position.
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Check the hose and pin boots for damage and deterioration.
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Remove the pad return springs (A).
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Remove the pad shims (A) and the brake pads (B).
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Front Brake Pad Retainer and Caliper Bracket Clean and Check |
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Remove the pad retainers (A).
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NOTE: Except 14 inch brake caliper, the upper and lower pad retainers
are different. During installation, make sure the pad retainers
are in the proper positions.
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Clean the caliper bracket (B) thoroughly; remove any rust, and
check for grooves and cracks.
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Verify that the caliper pins (C) move in and out smoothly. Clean
and lube the pins if needed.
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Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could
be hazardous to your health.
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Avoid breathing dust particles.
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Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use
an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.
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Front Brake Pad Retainer and Caliper Bracket Clean and Check |
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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).
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Install the pad retainers (A).
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NOTE:
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Wipe off the excess assembly paste from the retainers.
Keep the assembly paste away from the brake disc
and the brake pads.
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Except 14 inch brake caliper: Make sure that
the pad retainers are installed correctly.
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Install the brake caliper piston compressor tool.
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Press in the piston with the brake caliper piston compressor
tool.
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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.
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Make sure the piston boot is in position to prevent damaging
it when pivoting the caliper body down.
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Remove the brake caliper piston compressor tool.
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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.
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NOTE: Wipe off the excess assembly paste from the pad shims and
brake pads friction material.
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Install the brake pads and the pad shims.
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NOTE: Install the brake pad with the wear indicator (C) on the
upper inside position.
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Install the pad return springs (A).
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Pivot the caliper body (A) down into position.
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Install the flange bolt (B).
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Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work.
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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.
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Install both front wheels.
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NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces
between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
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Add brake fluid as needed.
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Vehicle Lift
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Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
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