Installthe airbag assembly with new Torx bolts, and
installthe covers.
cRursECONTROLSET/RESUMEswtTcH covER
Hold the pawl side connector half. and press on the
back of the sleeve-side connector halt in the direction
shown. As the two connector halves are pressed
together, the sleeve is pushed back by the pawl.
NOTE: Do not touch the sleeve.
7.When the connector halves are completely connected.
the pawl is released. and the spring loaded sleeve
locks the connector.
SPRING.LOADEDSLEEVE
Attach the connector in the holder, then install the
access panel on the stee.ing wheel lower cover.
Connect the positive cable first. then the negative
cable to the battery.
After installing the airbag assembly, confirm proper
system operation:
. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll); the instrument
panel SRS indicator light should come on for
about six seconds and then go off.
. Confirm operation of horn buttons.
. Confirm operation of cruise control sevresume
switches.
10.
17-27
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
INN
\
ER,
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.
11.
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.
19-9
Front
Disc
Brake
Runout
Disc
InspectionDisc Thickness and Parallelism
\'L
2.
Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle and suppon it on safety stands. Remove the
front wheels.
Remove the brake pads (see page 19-8).
Inspect the disc surface for damage or cracks. Clean
the disc thoroughly and remove all rust.
Use wheel nuts and suitable plain washers to hold
the disc securely against the hub, then mount a dial
indicator as shown, and measure the runout aat 10
mm (0.4 in) from the outer edge of the disc.
B;ake Disc Runoul:
Service Limit: 0.10 mm (0.OO4 in)
3.
1O mm{0.4 inl
PLAIN WASHER108Nm(11 ksl.m, 80 lbf.ft)
5. lf the disc is beyond the service limit, refinish the
brake disc with an on-car brake lathe. The Kwik
Lathe produced by Kwik-way manutacturing Co. and
the "Front Brake Disc Lathe" oflered by Snap-on
Tools Co. are approved {or this operation.
Max. Rofinish Limit:
Type R Model:
21.0 mm (0.83 in)
All €xcept Type R Model:
19.0 mm (0.75 inl
NOTE:
o A new disc should be relinished if its runout is
greater than 0.10 mm (0,004 in).
. See section 18 for brake disc replacement.
. When the vehicle is equipped with a limited slip
differential, raise both front wheels off the
ground.
3.
Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle and support it on safety stands, Remove the
front wheels.
Remove the brake pads (see page 19-8).
Using a micrometer, measure disc thickness at
eight points, approximately 45'apart and 10 mm
(0.4 in) in from the outer edge of the disc. Replace
the brake disc if the smallest measurement is less
than the max. refinishing limit.
Inspection
2.
1.
Brake Disc Thickness:
Standard:
Type R Model:
22.9 - 23.1 mm (0.90 - 0.91 inr
All oxcept Typ€ R Mod€l:
2O.9 -21.1mm 10.82 - 0.tB inl
Max. Relinishing Limit:
Type R Model:
21.0 mm 10.83 inl
All €xc€pt Type R Model:
19.0 mm {0.75 inl
Brake Disc Parallelism: O.O15 mm (0.0006 inl max.
NOTE: This is the maximum allowable difference be-
tween the thickness measurements.
4. lf the disc is beyond the service limit lor parallelism,
refinish the brake disc with an on-car brake lathe.
The Kwik-Lathe produced by Kwik-Way Manufac-
turing Co. and the "Front Brake Disc Lathe" offered
by Snap-on Tools Co. are approved for this
operaton.
NOTE:
. See section 18 for brake disc replacement.
. When the vehicle is equipped with a limited slip dif-
ferentjal, raise both front wheels off the ground.
Front Brake Caliper
Disassembly/Reassembly
. Never use an air hoss or dry brush to claan b.ake assemblies.. Use an OsHA-approvod vacuum cleane. to avoid breathing braks dust,. Contaminated brake discs or pads roduce stopping ability.. When rausing tha pads. always rein3tall the brake p8d3 in thoir original positions to prevont loss of braking etticlency.
GAUTION: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damags the paint; it brake fluid do6s contast the paint, wash hoff imm€diately with wator.
NOTE:
. Coat the piston, piston seal, and caliper bore with clean brake fluid.. Replace all rubber pans with new ones whenever disassembled,. Clean all pans in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all passages with compressed air,. Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles.
. Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do so.. Make sure no din or other foreign matter is 8llowed to contaminate the br8ke fluid.. Always use Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid. Using non-Honda brake fluid can caus6 corrosion and d€crease the liftof the system.
ffl; Use recommended rubber grease in the caliper seal set.
.61, Use recommended seal grease ,n the caliper seal set.
All except Type R Model:
INNER PAD SHIM A
BRAKE PADS
OUTER PAD SHIMCheck for wear.CALIPER BOLT Apply Molykote M7732 N.m {3.3 kgf.m, 2,1 lbtftl to pad side of shim.
WEAR INDICATORInstall inner pad withits wear ;ndicator upward.
nh/t I
T)2
,V--6&,
PAD RETAINERS
'12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m (r1.0 kgl.m.80 tbtftl
CALIPER BMCKET
{cont'd)
PIN BOOT
PIN 8
INNER PAD SHIM B
BANJO BOLT3a N.m {3.5 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ftl
Check for wear.Apply Molykote M77to pad side of shim.
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19-1 1
Front Brake Caliper
Disassembly/Reassembly (cont'd)
@o ?,lever use an air hosg qr dry brush to clean brake asaemblies.
o Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleanor to avoid breathing braks du3t.
. Contaminatod brake disca or pads rsduce stopping sbility.
. Whan reusing the pads, alvyays reinstall the brake pads in their original pGitions to provent lo$ of braking etficiency'
CAUTION: Do not spitl brake fluid on the vohicle; h may damage tho paini; il btake tluid does contact the paint, wash it
off immediately with water.
NOTE:
. Coat the piston, piston seal, and caliper bore with clean brake fluid.
. Replace all rubber parts with new ones whenever disassembled.
. Cleanall parts in brake fluid and 8ir dry; blow out all passages with compressed air.
. Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles.
. Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do so.
. Make sure no din or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.
. Always use Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the liJe
of the system.
.ff: Use recommended rubber grease in the caliper seal set.
.6|lruse recommended seal grease in the caliper seal set.
Typs R Modol:
WEAR II{DICATORInstall inner pad withits we6r indicator upward.
PAD SHIM
PISTON EOOTReplace.
ARAKE PADSFLANGE BOLT12 r 1.25 mmlO8 N.m 111.O kgl.m, 80 lbf.ftl
CAUPER ARACKET
Ch€ck for wear.Apply Molykote M77to pad side of shim.
BANJO BOLT34 .m 13.5 kgt.m, 25 lbf'ft|
BLEEO SCREWs N.n|n to.g kst.m, 6.5 lbtftl __..-r'4
aott"a aor,r /
ag N.m 15.0 kgt m, 36 lbfttl
PIN B(Blrckl
I PIN BOOr
I
Reptace.
tl
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PAD SPRING
CALIPER BOOY
19-12
7.Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and
check for grooves and cracks.
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
Make sure that the pad retainers are installed in the
correct positions.
PAD RETAINERS
Apply Molykote M77 to both sides of the shims and
to the back of the pads, Wipe excess grease off the
snrms.
Install the brake pads and pad shims on the caliper
bracket. Install the inner pad with its wear indicator
facing downward.
r When reusing the pads, always reinstall the
brake pads in their original positions to prsvent
loss of braking efficiency.
. Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stop,ping ability. Keep grease off the discs and pads.
1 ' I.
INNER PAO SI{IM
lAll oxcopt Typo Rmod.ll
Apply Molykote[I77 grease toboth sides of thePADS shim.
Apply MolykoteM77 grease toboth sides of the
Rotate the caliper piston clockwise into place in the
cylinder, then align the cutout in the piston with the
tab on the inner pad by turning the piston back.
CAUTION: Lubricato th€ boot with rubbor grease
to avoid twisting the piston boot. lf the piston boot
is twist€d, back it out so it sits properly.
Install the brake caliper.
lnstall and tighten the caliper mounting bolts,
15. Installthe caliper shield.
CALIPER SHIELD
After installation, check for leaks at hose and linejoints or connections, and retighten if necessary.
Depress the brake pedal several times to make sure
the brakes work, then road-test.
NOTE: Engagement of the brake may .equire agreater 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.
13.
14.
16.
't7.
19-17
Inspection
rrii tlmm {0.4 inl10
l.
Rear Brake Disc
Disc Runout Inspection
Loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle and support it on safety stands. Remove the
rear wneers.
Remove the brake pads (see page 19-16).
Inspect the disc surface for damage or cracks. Clean
the disc thoroughly and remove all rust.
Use wheel nuts and suitable plain washers to hold
the disc securely against the hub, then mount a dial
indicator as shown, and measure the runout at 10
mm (0.4 in) in from the outer edge of the disc.
Brake Disc Runout:
Se.vice Limit: O.1O mm {0.0O4 in) max.
ll the disc is beyond the service limit, refinish the
brake disc.
Max. Refinishing Limit: 8.0 mm (0.32 in)
DIAL INDICATOR
NOTEi A new disc should be refinished if its runout
is greater than 0.'10 mm (O.O04 in).
Disc Thickness and Parallelism
Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts slightly, then raise
the vehicle and support it on safety stands. Remove
the rear wheels.
Remove the brake pads (see page 19-16).
Using a micrometer, measure disc thickness at
eight points, approximately 45" apart and 10 mm
(0.4 in) in from the outer edge of the disc. Replace
the brake disc if the smallest measurement is less
than the max. retinishing limit.
Bfake Disc Thickness:
Standard: 8.9 - 9.1 mm
(0.35-0.36 in)
Max. Refinishinq Limit:8.O mm (0.31 in)
NOTE: Replace the brake disc it the smaLlest mea-
surement is less than the max. retinishing limit.
Brake Disc Parallelism: O.O15 mm
(O.00O6 in) max.
NOTE: This is the maximum allowable difference be-
tween the thickness measurement.
lf the disc is bevond the service limit for parallelism,
refinish the brake disc.
NOTE: See section 18 for brake disc replacement.
\S rnrn .\'rn)
19-18
Anti-lock Brake System {ABS}
Speciaf Tools ............... 19-24
Component Locations,...........,..,........... 19-25
Anti-lock Brake System (ABSI
Features/Construction ....................... 19-2G
Circuit Diagram ........... 19-30
ABS Control Unit Terminal
Arrangement ........... 19-32
Troubleshooting Precautions ................ 1g-35
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
DTC Indication (SCS Mode) ............... t9-37
DTC Erasure {MES Mode) .................. 19-38
b Troubleshooting Index ...................... 19-39- Troubleshooting
ABS Indicator Does Not
Come On .............. 19-40
ABS Indicator Does Not
Go Off .............. ..... 19-42
DTC 11, 13, 15. 17:
Wheel Sensor (Open/Short to Body
Ground/Short to Power) ............... l9-44
DTC 12. 14, 16, 18:
Wheel Sensor (Electrical Noise/
Intermittent Interruption) ..........,.. 19-45
DTC21 -24:
Pulser ...,.......... ..... 19-46
DTC 31 - 38:
Solenoid .............. 19-47
DTC 41 - 44:
Wheel Lock .......... 19-50
DTC 51:
Motor Lock .......... 19-51
DTC 52:
Motor Stuck OFF ...................,........ 19-52
DTC 53:
Motor Stuck ON ............................. 19-55
DTC 54:
Fail-safe Relay ................................ t9-57
DTC 61.62:
lgnition Voltage ............................. 19-59
DTC 71:
Different Diameter Tire .................. 1 9-60
DTC 81:
Gentral Processing
Unit {CPU} ............ 19-60
Modulator Unit
Bemoval/lnstallation ......................... 19-61
ABS Control Unit
Replacement ............ 19-62
Pulsers/Wheel Sensors
Inspection ................ 19-62
Wheel Sensors
Replacement .,.......... 19-63