1999 HONDA CIVIC Brake

10. lnstall the special tool onto the spring cover, and
turn the shaft until the locknut contacts the plate.
Check that the flared end of the spring cover is below
the circlip groove.
Install the circlip into the groove. then remove the
special tool.
NOTE: Check that the circlip is seated in the groove
properly.
11.
12.
CIRCLIP
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SPRING COVER
13. Coat a new piston seal with recommended silicone
grease in the caliper seal set, and install it in the cali-
per.
PISTON BOOTReplace. RUBBER GREASE
Apply recommended rubber grease in the caliper
seal set to the sealing lips and inside of a new pis-
ton boot, and install it in the caliper.
Coat the outside of the piston with brake fluid, and
install it onto the adjusting bolt while rotating it
clockwise with the tool.
CAUTION: Avoid damaging the piston and piston
boot.
PISTON SEALReplace.
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14.
PISTON
(cont'd)
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Rear Brake Caliper
Reassembly (cont'dl
'16. Installthe pad spring onto the caliper.
Apply the recommended pin groase in the caliper
seal set to the sliding surface of the pins and inside
of the new pin boots.
Install the pin boots into the grooves in the caliper
bracket properly.
PIN BOOTSReplsce.
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PINRepl6ce.
19. Insert pin A and pin B into the caliper bracket.
20. Install the pin boots into the grooves in thepropefly.
PAD SPRING
11.
PIN GREASE
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22.
21. Install the brake pad retainers and brake pads (see
page 19-25).
Align the cutout in the piston with the tab on the
inner pad (see page 19-25).
Install the caliper onto the caliper bracket. and tight-
en the caliper mounting bolts.
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS23 N.m {2.3 kg{.m. 17 lbf.ft)
WASHERSReplace.
BANJO BOLT34 N.m13.5 kg{.m.25 rbtft)
24.Connect the brake hose to the caliper with new seal,
ing washers, and tighten the banjo bolt,
Insert ths cable through the arm, and connect the
cabls to the lever with the clevis pin and lock pin.
Install the cable clip securely.
CLEVIS PIN
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LOCK PINRoplace.
26. Install the caliDer shield.
27. Fill the brake reservoir, and bleed the brake svstem(see page 19-71.
28. Operate the brake pedal several times, then adjust
the parking brake (see page 19-6).
29. After installation, perform the following checks:. Check for leaks at hose and line joints and con-nections, and retighten if necessary.. Check the parking brake lever for operation, and
adjust it if necessary.
. Check for brake hose for interference or twistinq.

Rear Drum Brake
Index/lnspection
'1.
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Never use an air hose or dly brush to clean brake assemblies,
Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleanar to avoid breathing brake dust,
Contaminated brake linings or drums reduce stopping ability.
Block the tront wheels before iacking up ths r€ar of lhe vehicle.
Block the front wheels, loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, support the rear of the vehicle on safety stands, then
remove the rear wheels.
2. Release the parking brake, and remove the rear brake drum.
I N m 10.9 kgtm, 6.5 lbf.ftl
TENSION PIN
10 mm BOLT6,1N m 15.5 kgf m,47 tbf.ft)
WHEEL CYLINDERInspect for leakage.lf necessary, replace as an assembly.
u-cLrPReplace.
WAVEWASHER
PARKING BRAKE LEVERMarked left and right.
Check for weaknessano oamage,
UPPER RETURN SPRING
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BACKING PLATEMarked lelt and right-
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ADJUSTER BOI-TCheck ratchet teethfor wear and damage.LOWER RETURNSPRINGCheck for weaknessand oamage.BRAKE SHOEInspection, see page 19-36lf brake shoes are to bereused, mark and reassemblein same position.
SELF.ADJUSTERLEVEB
SELF-ADJUSTERSPRINGCheck for weaknessano oamage.
BRAKE DRUMInspection, see page '19 36
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19-35

Rear Drum Brake
Inspection
1.
4.
Check the wheel cylinder for leakage.
Check the brake linings for cracking, glazing, wear,
and contamination.
Measure the brake lining thickness.
Brake Lining Thickness:
Standard: 4.0 mm {0.157 in}
Service Limit: 2.0 mm 10.08 in)
NOTE; Measurement does not include brake shoe
thickness.
lf the brake lining thickness is less than the service
limit, replace the brake shoes as a set.
Check the bearings in the hub unit for smooth oper-
ation. lf defective, refer to section 18
WHEEL CYLINDER
LININGS
19-36
6. Measure the inside diameter oJ the brake drum
using the inside vernier calipers.
Drum Inside Diameter:
Standard: 199.9 - 200.0 mm {7.870 - 7.874 in)
Servic€ Limit: 201.0 mm (7.913 inl
lf the inside diameter of the brake drum is more
than the service limit, replace the brake drum.
Check the brake drum for scoring, grooves, and
cracks.
7.
8.
INSIDE VERNIER CALIPERS
BRAKE ORUM

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Brake Shoe Disassembly
1. Remove the tension pins by pushing the retainer
springs and turning them.
TENSION PINS
RETAINER SPRINGS
Lower the brake shoe assembly, and remove the
lower return spring.
NOTEi Be careful not to damage the dust cover on
the wheel cylinder.
Remove the brake shoe assembly.
Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking
brake lever.
Remove the upper return spring, self-adjuster lever,
and self-adjuster spring, and separate the brake
snoe5.
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3.
4.
ADJUSTEB BOLTCheck ratchet teeth forwear ano oamage.
UPPER RETURN SPRINGCheck for weaknessano oamage.
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6. Remove the wave washer, parking brake lever, and
pivot pin from the brake shoe by removing the U-
clrp.
PARKING ERAKEI-EVER
WAVE WASHER
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Brake Shoe Reassembly
1.Apply brake cylinder grease (P/Nr 08733 - B020E) or
equivalent rubber grease to the sliding surface of
the pivot pin, and insert the pin into the brake shoe.
Install the parking brake lever and wave washer on
the pivot pin and secure them with the U-clip,
NOTE: Pinch the U-clip securely to prevent the pivot
pin from coming out of the brake shoe.
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(cont'd)
19-37
LEVER

Rear Drum Brake
Brake Shoe Reassembly {cont'dl
Connect the parking brake cable to the parking
brake lever.
Apply grease on each sliding surface.
!@ contaminated brake linings reduce
stopping ability. Keep grease or oil off the blake lin-
ings. Wipe any excess grease off the parts,
. Apply brake cylinder grease {P/N: 08733 - 8020E)
or equivalent rubber grease to the sliding sur-
faces as shown.
+a Sliding surlace
Apply Molykote 44MA to the brake shoe ends and
opposite edges ofthe shoes as shown.
_' o Opposite edge of the shoe+O Brake shoe ends
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13.
5. Clean the threaded portions of clevises A and B.
Coat the threads of the clevises with grease. To
shoften the clevises, tun the adjuster bolt.
6. Hook the self-adjuster spring to the self-adjuster
lever first, then to the brake shoe
7. Install the clevises and upper return spring. noting
the installation direction.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wheel cylinder
dust covers,
8. Install the lower return spring.
9. Install the tension pins and retaining springs.
uppER RETURT{ SpRtNG CLEVIS B
CLEVIS A
Installthe brake drum.
lf the wheel cylinder has been removed, bleed the
brake system (see page 19-7), and check for leaks at
brake line connections, and retighten if necessary.
Depress the brake pedal several times to set the
self-adjusting brake.
Adjust the parking brake (see page 19-6).
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11.
12.
LOWER RETURN SPRING

Brake Hoses/Lines
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Inspection/Torque Specifications
t. Inspect the brake hoses for damage, deterioration, leaks, interference, and twisting.
2. Check the brake lines for damage, rusting. and leakage. Also check for bent brake lines.
3. Check for ieaks at hose and line ioints and connections, and retighten if necessary'
4. Check the master cylinder and ABS modulator unit for damage and leakage
CAUTION: Replace tho brake hose clip whenev€r the brake hose is serviced.
ABS MODULATOR UNIT-Io-BRAKE l-lNE19 N.m (1.9 kgf.m, 14lbl.ftl
PROPOBTIONING CONTROL VALVE.io-BRAKE LINEl5 N.m (1.511 tbf.ftl
MASTER CYLINDER-Io-BMKE LINE
15 N.m (1.5 ksrf.m, 11 lbf'ft)
REAR DISG BRAKE:BRAKE HOSE-to4ALlPER
{BANJO BOLT}34 N.m (3.5 kgtm,25 lbf ftlBLEEO SCREW9 N'm (0.9 kgf.m, 6.5 lM.ftlBRAKE LINE-to-WHEEL CYLINDER15 N.m (1.5 kgl.m, 11 lbf.ftlBLEED SCREW7 N.m {0.7 kst m, 5 lbf,ttl
JBRAKE LINE-io-aRAKE HOSE15 N.m {1.511 tbtft)
BRAKE LINE-Io-BRAKE HOSE15 N.m (1.5 kgt.m, 11 lbf'ft)
(BANJO BOLT}3,1 N.m 13.5 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)
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Brake Hoses/Lines
Hose Replacement
CAUTION:
. Bgfore reagsembling, chgck that all parts are free of
dust and othor foroign particles.
. Repl8ce parts with new ones whenever specified to
do so,
. Do not spill brake fluid on th6 vehicle; it may damage
tho paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash
it off immediately with water.
1.Replace the brake hose if the hose is twisted, cracked,
or if it leaks.
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake line using
a 10 mm flare nut wrench.
FLARE NUTWRENCHlCommerciallyava ilable)
BRAKE LINE
BRAKE HOSE
Remove and discard the brake hose cliD from the
brake hose.
Remove the banjo bolt, and disconnect the brake
hose from the caliper.
Remove the brake hose bracket from the knuckle.
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10.
6. Install the brake hose bracket and brake hose onto
the knuckle first. then connect the brake hose to the
caliper with the banjo bolt and new sealing washers.
BRAKE HOSE
6 mm HOSE BRACKETBOLTS9.8 N.m{1.0 kgf m, 7 lbtfr}
BANJO BOI.T34 N.m{3.5 kgf.m,25 lbt.ftl
7. Install the brake hose onto the uooer brake hose
bracket with a new brake hose clip
15 N.m(1.s ks{.m, 11 lbl.ftl
Connect the brake line to the brake hose.
After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake sys-
tem (see page 19-7).
Perform the following checks:
. Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and
tighten if necessary.
. Check the brake hoses for interference and twist-
I ng.
8.