1997 HONDA CIVIC removal

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Conventional Brake
Speciaf Tools .............19'2
Component Locations
lndex ................ ...... 19-3
Inspection and Adiustment
Brake System Rubber Parts
and Brake Booster ...........,.,............. 19-4
Brake Pedal ............ 19-5
Parking Brake ........ 19-6
Bleeding ................. 19-7
Front Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement .......... 19-8
Front Erake Disc
Disc Runout Inspection ................... 19-12
Disc Thickness and Parallelism
Inspection .......... 19-12
Front Brake Caliper
Disassembly .......... 19'13
Reassembly ........... 19-16
Master Cylinder/Brake Booster
Removal/lnstallation ....................... 19-21
Pushrod Clearance Adiustment ...... 19-22
Brake Booster Inspection ................ 19-23
Rear Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement ,,........ 19-24
Rear Brake Disc
Disc Runout lnspection ................... 19-26
Disc Thickness and Parallelism
Inspection .......... 19-26
Rear Brake Caliper
Disassembly ...........19-27
Reassembly ........." 19-31
Rear Drum Brake
Index/lnspection .............................. 19-35
Inspection ....,.,....... 19-36
Brake Shoe Disassembly ..............." 19-37
Brake Shoe Reassembly ...............'.. 19-37
Brake Hoses/Lines
Inspection/Torque Specifications ..... 19-39
Hose Replacement ........................... 19-40
Parking Brake Cable
lnspection and Replacement ........,. 19-41
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Component Locations
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lndex
ERAKE PEDALInspectron andAdjustment, page 19 5
BRAKE HOSES LINESInspection/Torque specif ications, page 1 9-39Hose Replacement, page 19-40
MASTER CYLINDER/BRAKE BOOSTERRemoval/lnstallation, page 19 21Pushrod Clearance Adjustment, page 19_22
Brake Booster Inspection, page 19-23
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PARKING BRAKE CASLEinspection and Replacement,page 19 41
FRONT BRAKESNOTE: There are two types offront brake calipers:The caliper types can be identitied by the "5410"
or "2056" stamped on the caliper body. Check thetype ot the brake caliper betore servicing.Front Brake Pads5410 Type: page 19-82056 Typer page 19 10Front Brake Disc, page 19-12Front Brake Caliper5410 Type: page 19-132056 Type: page 19-14
BBAKEAdiustment, page 19-6REAR ORUM BRAKESInspection, page 19-36
Brake Shoe Beplacement, page 19'37
REAR DISC BRAKESRear Brake Pads, page 19 24Rear Brake Disc, page 19 26Rear Brake Caliper, page 19'27
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Master Cylinder/Brake Booster
IRemovaUlnstallation
CAUTION:
. Be care{ul nol to bend or damage the brake lines when
rsmoving the mastsr cYlinder.
. Do not soill brakefluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wssh
it off immediatelY with water'
. To prevent spill3, cover the hose ioints with rags or
shop towels.
9. Remove the four booster mountlng nuts
10. Pull the brake booster forward until the clevis is
clear of the bulkhead.
11. Remove the brake booster from the engine com-
panmenr.'12. Install the brake booster and master cylinder in the
reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
. When connecting the brake lines. make sure
that there is no inte erence between the brake
lines and oth6r Parts.
r Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines
when installing the master cylinder.
NOTE: lf replacing the master cylinder or brake
booster, check and adiust the pushrod clearance
be{ore installing the master cylinder (see page 19-221'
Fill the master cylinder reservoir, and bleed the
brake svstem (see Page 19-7).
After installation. check the brake pedal height and
brake pedal tree play (see page l9-5) and adjust if
necessary.
BRAKE BOOSTER(With ABS: 7" + 8" tandem brake booster)
BRAKE FLUIO LEVELSWITCH CONNECTORS
MASTER CYLINDER
VACUUM HOSE
1.
2.
3,
5.
Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connectors'
Remove the reservoir cap from the master cylinder'
The brake fluid may be sucked out through the top
of the master cylinder reservoir with a syrlnge.
Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder'
Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts and
washers.
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6. Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster'
7. Disconnect the vacuum hose trom the brake booster'
8. Remove the cotter pin and clevis pin from the clevis'
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the clevb by remov-
ing it from the operating rod of the brako booster' lf
the clevis is loosened, adiust the pushrod length
before installing th€ brake booster (see page 19-221'
COTTER PINReplace.
To Rear Wheel Cylinders
14.
-6.4CLEVIS PIN
To Front Caliper(Without ABS)$
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To Front CaliperlWithout ABSi
PBOPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE
15 N.m {1.5 kgl m,11 tbtft)
15 N.m {1.5 kgif.m, 11 lbtft}(With ABS: To modulator unit)lr
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABSI
Special Tools ............. 19-44
Component Locations ......................... 19-45
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Features/Construction ..................., 19-46
Operation ............... 19-47
Circuit Diagram ......... 19-50
ABS Control Unit Terminal
Arrangement ......... 19-52
Troubleshooting Precautions ............. 19-54
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI
Diagnostic Trouble Gode (DTCI
Indication ........... 19-56
DTC Erasure ........... 19-57
Symptom-to System Chart ............. 19-58
Troubleshooting
ABS Indicator Light Does Not
Come On ............ 19-60
ABS Indicator Light Does Not
Go Off ............................................ 19-62
Wheel Sensor ........ 19-64
Solenoid ................. 19-60
ABS Pump Motor ............................. 19-68
Main Relay ............. 19-71
lgnition Voltage .... 19-73
Central Processing Unit {CPU} ........ 19-74
Modulator Unit
Removal/lnstallation ....................... 19-75
ABS Control Unit
Replacement ......... 19-76
Pulsers/Wheel Sensors
Inspection .............. 19-76
Wheel Sensor Replacement ............ 19-77
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Modulator Unit
RemovaUlnstallation
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake tluid on the car; it may damage the paint; it brako lluid does contact the paint, wash it off immedi-
ately with wator.
a Take care not to damage or delorm the brake lin€s during removal and installation.
. To prevent the brake tluid from tlowing, plug and cover the hose €nds and ioints with a shop tow6l or equivalent
mat€rial.
NOTE| Tightentheflare nutsto 15 N.m (1.5 kgnm. l1 lbf.ft).
Removal
'1. Disconnect the modulator unit 10P and Dump motor 2P connectors.
2. Disconnect the brake lines, then remove the modulator unit.
Installaiion
1. Install the modulator unit. then connect the brake lines.
2. Connect the modulator unit 10P and oumD motor 2P connectors.
3. Bleed the brake system.
4. Start the engine, and check that the ABS indicator light goes off.
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PUMP MOTOR2P CONNECTOR
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TOR UNIT
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ABS Control Unit
Pulsers/Wheel
Sensors
Replacement
1. Remove the right side kick panel.
2. Disconnect the ABS control unit connecrors.
3. Remove the ABS control unit,
4. lnstall the ABS control unit in the reverse order of
removal,
CONNECTORS
19-76
Inspection
Check the front and rear pulser for chipped or dam-aged teeth.
Measure the air gap between the wheel sensor andpulser all the way around while rotating the pulser.
Slandard: 0.4 - 1.0 mm (0.02 - 0.04 in,
NOTE; lf the gap exceeds 1.0 mm (0.04 in), theprobability is a distorted suspension arm which
should be replaced.
Dbc brake typo
0.{ - 1.0 mm(0.02 - 0.04 in)
Drum brake typ6
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Doors
Door Panel Replacement
NOTE; Take care not to scratch the door panel and otherpans.
1. Remove:
. Inner handle (see page 20-3)
. Mirror mount cover panel (see page 20-24)
2. lf applicable, remove the regulator handle by pulling
HANOLE
3. Remove the door grip cover and speaker cover, thenremove the screws.
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the clip out with a wire hook.
20-4
4. Release the clips that hold the door panel. Remove
the door panel by pulling it upward.
NOTE: Remove the door panel with as little bending
as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.
95 mm {3.74 in.)
.L12 mm(0.47 in.) fTRIM PADREMOVER(Commercially
availablelSnap-on#A'177, o.equivalenllmm(0.04 in.l
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Dasconnect the;peaker connector,
5. lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

\:Outer Handle Replacement
NOTE: Raise the glass fully.
'1. Remove:
. Door panel
. Plastic cover (see page 2o-21
2. Pull out the retainer cliP.
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CYLINDER PROTECTOR
LOCK CYLINDEB
RETAINERCLIP
Remove the bolts, then remove the cylinder protec-
tor, lock cylinder and outer handle.
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CYLINDER
LOCK CYLINDER
CYLINDER ROD
20-5
4. Pull out the outer handle. Pry the outer handle rod
out of its joint using diagonal cutters
NOTE:
a To ease reassembly, note location @ of the outer
handle rod on the joint before disconnecting it.
. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod.
o Use a shop towel to protect the opening in the
ooor.
OUTER HANDLEROD
DIAGONALCUTTERS
SHOPTOWEL
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE: Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
BUSHINGReplace.
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