1998 ACURA INTEGRA Service Repair Manual

Special Tools
Ref. No. Tool NumberDescriptionoty I Page Reference
o07JAG - SD40100Pushrod Adjustment Gauge119-14
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Component Locations
Index
FRONT BRAKESFront Brake Pads, page 19-8Front Brake Disc, page 19-10Front Brake Caliper, page 19-11
BLAKE HOSES/LINESInspection/Torque Specitications. page 19,20Hose Replacement, page 19-21
MASTER CYLINDEBR€moval/lnstallation, pag€ 19-'t3Mast€r Cylinder Inspection, page 19-14Pushrod Cl6aranc6 Adjustment, page 19-14BRAKE BOOSTERBrake Eoostor Inspoction, page 19-15Removal/lnstallation, pags'19-'13
BMKE PEDALlnspection andAdjustment, page 19-5
PARKING ERAKEAdjustment, page'19-6PARKING BRAKE CABLElnspoction and Roplacement, page 19-22
REAR DISC BRAKESRear Brake Pads, page 19-16Rear Brake Disc, page 19-18Rear Brake Caliper, page 19-19
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Inspection and Adiustment
Brake System Rubber Parts and Brake Booster
@ Brake Boost€r
Check brake operation by applying the brakes.
lf the brakes do not work properly, check the brake
booster. Replace the brake booster as an assembly if it
does not work properly or if there are signs of leakage
@ Piston cup and Pre3sure cup Inspection
. Check brake operation by applying the brakes.
Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leakage,
Replace the master cylinder as an assembly if the
pedal does not work properly or if there is damage
or signs of fluid leakage.
. Check for a difference in brake pedal stroke betlveen
quick and slow brake applications, Replace the mas-
ter cylinder if there is a difference in pedal stroke.
O Brake Hoses
Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leakage.
Replace the brake hose with a new one if it is darnaged
or leaking.
@ Caliper PBton Seal and Pkton Boots
Check brake operation by applying the brakes.
Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leakage.
lf the pedal does not operate properly, the brakes drag.
or there is damage or signs of fluid leakage, disassem-
ble and inspect the brake caliper. Replace the boots
and seals with new ones whenever the brake caliper is
disassembled.
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BrakePedal
Pedal Height
1. Disconnect the brake switch connector, loosen thebrake switch locknut, and back oll the brake switchuntil it is no longer touching the brake pedal.
2. Turn up the jloor mat, and measure the pedal heightfrom the lett srde center of the pedal pad.
PUSHROD ERAKE SWITCHLOCKNUT LOCKNUT
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BRAKE PEOAL PAOI
MEASURINGPOINT
Standard Pedal Hsight (wiih ftoor m8t removedl:
M/T: 160 mm {6 5/16 in}
A/T: 165 mm (6 1/2 in)
3. Loosen the pushrod locknut, and screw the pushrod
in or out with pliers until the standard pedal height
from the floor is reached. After adjustment, tighten
the locknut firmly. Do not adjust the pedal height
with the pushrod depressed.
{1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbt.ftl
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Screw in the brake switch until its plunger is fully
depressed (threaded end touching the pad on thepedal arm). Then back off the switch 1/4 turn tomake 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of clearance between thethreaded end and the pad. Tighten the locknut firm-ly. Connect the brake switch connector.
CAUTION: Make sure that the brake lights go oflwhen the pedal is released.
5. Check the brake pedal free play as described below.
Pedal Free Play
1. Stop the engine, and inspect the play on the pedal
pad by pushing the pedal by hand.
Free Play: 1 - 5 mm {l/16 - 3/16 in)
2. lf the pedal free play is out of specification, adjustthe brake switch. tf the pedal free play is insuffi_cient, it may result in brake drag.
PEDAL PAD

Inspection and Adiustment
Parking Brake
Inspection
1. Pull the parking btake lever with 196 N
lbf) of force to Jully apply the parking
parking brake lever should be locked
soecified notches.
Lever Locked Notches: 6- l0
{20 kgf, 44
brake. The
within the
Pulled up with 196 N {2O kgf, 44 lbf)
LEVER LOCKED NOTCHES
2, Adjust the parking brake if the lever notches are out
of specification.
Adjustment
NOTE: After rear brake caliper servicing.loosen the park-
ing brake adjusting nut, start the engine, and depress the
brake pedal several times to set the self-adjusting brake
before adiusting the parking brake
1. Raise the rear wheels oIt the ground. and suppon
the car on safety stands.
!!@ ato"t the trort whoels bsfore jacking
up the roal ot tha car'
2. Make sure the parking brake arm on the rear brake
caliDer contacts the brake caliper pin.
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3. Pullthe parking brake lever up one notch'
Remove the rear console {see section 20)'
Tighten the adjusting nut until the rear wheels drag
slightly when turned.
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Release the parking brake lever fully, and check that
the rear wheels do not drag when turned. Readjust
if necessary.
Make sure the parking brakes are fully spplied when
the parking brake lever is pulled up fully.
Install the cap onto the parking brake cable end, and
reinstall the rear console.

Bleeding
CAUTION:
. Oo not reuse the drsined fluid,
. Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using
a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and
decrease the lile of the system,
a Make sure no dirt or other foreign matt€t is allowed
to contaminate the brske fluid.
. Do not spill brake fluid on tho car, it may damage the
pain; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off
immediately with water.
NOTE: The reservoir on the master cylinder must be at
the MAX (upper) level mark at the start of bleeding pro-
cedure, and checked after bleeding each brake caliper.
Add fluid as required.
1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir is at
the MAX (upper) level line.
MAX (UPPER) I.IVELLINE
CYIINDER
Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal sever-al times, then apply steady pressure.
Loosen the brake bleed screw to allow air to escapefrom the system. Then tighten the bleed screw se-curely.
Repeat the procedure for each wheel in the sequenceshown below, until atr bubbles no longer appear inthe fluid.
Refill the master cylinder reservoir to the MAX(upperl level line,
BLEEDING SEOUENCE:
e, Front RightO Roa. Right
O Front Left Gt Raar L€ft
Bleed the front calipers first.NOTE:
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FRONT:
REAR:
9 N.m {0.9 kgI'm,6.5 lbt.fr)
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Front Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement
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INNER PAO SHIMSCheck lor weakness.(All .xc.pt Typc Rmodoll i
INNER PADCheck for woar.
a Never use an air hose or dry blush to clean brake as-
sembiles.a Use an OsHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid
breathing brak€ dust.
1. Loosen the Jront wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle and support if on satety stands,
2. Remove the caliper bolt, and pivot the caliper up out
of the wav.
NOTE: Check the hoses and pin boots for damage
or deterioration.
Remove the pad shim, pad retainers and pads.
OUIER PADCheck tor wear.
PAD RETAINERS
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Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness ot
each brake pad lining. The measurement does not
include pad backing plate thickness.
Brako Pad Thickness:
St8ndard:
Type R Modol:
10.5 - 11.5 mm {0.41 - 0.45 in}
All except Type R Model:
9.5 - 10.5 mm (0.37 - O.ial inl
Service Limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 inl
lf the brake pad thickness is less than the service
limit, replace the front pads as a set,
Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and
check tor grooves and cracks.
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
Install the pad retainers.
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9. Apply Molykote M77 gresse to both sides of the,pad shims and to the back of the pads. Wipe excessgrease off the shim,
Apply N4olykote M77to both sides ot shims. WEAR |ND|CATOR
OUTER PAD
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OUTER PAD SHIMAppty Motykote M77to both sides of shim,
10. Install the brake pads and pad shims correctly.
a When reusing the pads, always reinstall the brakepads in their original positions to prevent loss of
braking etficiency.
a Contaminated btake discs ot pads reduce stop,ping ability. Keep grease oft the discs and pads.
NOTE: lnstall the pad wilh the wear indicator on theinside.
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14.
Push in the piston so that the caliper will fit over thepads. Make sure that the piston boot is in position
to prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper
down.
Pivot the caliper down into position, then install the
caliper bolt and tighten it. Be careful not damage
the pin boot when pivoting the caliper down.
CAUPER AOLTTyp. R Mod.l:4!, N.m (5.0 kgl.m,36lbtft)All .xc.pt Typ. R Modcl:32 N.m 13.3 kgf.m,24 lbf.ftl
13.Depress the brake pedal several times to make surethe brakes work, then road-test.
NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require agreater pedal stroke immediately after the brake pads
have been replaced as a set. Several aDplications ofthe brake pedal will restore the normal pedal stroke.
After installation, check for leaks at hose and linejoints or connections, and retighten it necessary.
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