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Inspection and Adjustment
Brake System Rubber Parts and Brake Booster
@-Brake Booster
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 ifit does not work properly or if there are signs of leak-
age.
@-Piston Cup and Pressure Cup Inspection. Check brake operation by applying the brakes.
Visually check for damage or signs of tluid leakage.Replace the master cylinder as an assembly if thepedal does not work properly or if there is damage orsigns of fluid leakage.
. Check for a difference in brake pedal stroke betweenquick and slow brake applications. Replace the mas-.
ter cylinder if there is a difference in pedal stroke.
(9-Brake Hoses
Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leakage.
Replace the brake hose with a new one if it is dam-
aged or leaking.
O-Caliper Piston S€al and Piston 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, disas-
semble and inspect the brake caliper. Replace the
boots and seals with new ones whenever the brake
caliper is disassembled.
@-Wheel Cylinder Piston Cup and Dust Cover
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, replace
the wheel cvlinder.
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Inspection and Adjustment
Parking Brake
Inspeqtion
1. Pull the parking brake lever with
lbfl force to fully apply the parking
The parking brake lever should be
specified number of clicks.
L.var Lockod Clicks: 2 - 6
196 N (20 kqf, 44
brake.
locked within the
2. Adjust the parking brake if the lever clicks are out ofspecification.
Adiustment
1. Raise the rear wheels off the ground. and support
the vehicle on safety stands.
@@ Bbck tho front who€ts betore iackingup the rear ot tho vohicle.
2. Remove the parking brake cover
PARKING BRAKE COVER
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3. Release the parking brake lever.
Adjust the parking brake by turning the adjusting
nut.
Check that the parking brakes do not drag when therear wheels are turned. Readjust if necessary.
Make sure the parking brakes are fully applied when
the parking brake lever is pulled up fully.
Installthe parking brake cover.7.
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Bleeding
CAUNON:
. Do not spill brake tluid on the vehicle. it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does contaqt th€ paint, wash
it otf immodiately with water.
. Maks sure no dirt oy other forsign matter is allowsd
to contaminate the brake fluid.
NOTE:
. Do not reuse the drained fluid.
. Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using
a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and
decrease the life of the svstem.
. 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
and wheel cylinder. Add fluid as required.
1, Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir is at
the MAX (uDDer) level line.
MAX {UPPER) LEVELLINE
RESERVOIR
MASTER CYLINDER
2.
3.
Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal several
times, then apply steady pressu.e.
Loosen the brake bleed screw to allow air to escape
from the system. Then tighten the bleed screw
securely.
Repeat the procedure for each wheel in the sequence
shown below until air bubbles no longer appear in
the tluid.
Refill the reservoir on the master cvlinder to the
MAX (upper) level line.
ALEEDING SEOUENCE:
O Front RightGt Rear Right
O Front LeflO Rear Left
NOTE: Bleed the front calipers first in the bleeding
procedure.
4.
FRONT:
BLEEO SCREW7 N.m (0.? kgf.m, 5 lbf.ftl
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Front Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement
1.
Nsvgr u9e an air hose or dry brush to clean brake
assemblies.
Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleaner to avoid
broathing brake dust.
Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheels.
Remove the caliper bolt, and pivot the caliper up
out of the way. Check the hoses and pin boots for
damage and deterioration.
CALIPERBOLTCALIPER BODY
3. Remove the pads, pad shims, and pad retainers.
INNEB PAD SHIMSCheck for weakness.
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IOUTER PAD SHIMCheck for weakness.
i)n.
4. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of
each brake pad lining. The measurement does not
include the pad backing plate thickness.
Brake Pad Thickness:
Standard: 10.5 - 11.5 mm {0.,11 - 0.45 in)
Servics Limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
lf the brake pad thickness is less than the service
limit. replace the front pads and shims together as a
set.
Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and
check for grooves and cracks.
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
Install the pad retainers.
7.
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EACKING PLATE
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PAD RETAINERS
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Front Brake Disc
Disc Runout Inspection
l.Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheels.
Remove the brake pads {see page 19-9).
Inspect the disc surface for damage and cracks.
Clean the disc thoroughly, and remove all .ust.
Use wheel nuts and suitable plain washers to hold
the disc securely against the hub, then mount a dial
indicator as shown, and maasure the runout at
10 mm (0.4 in) from the outer edge of the disc.
Brake Di3c Runout:
Service Limit: 0.10 mm {0.00,0 in)
WHEEL NUT ANDPLAIN WASHER108 N.m {11 kg{ m, 80 lbf.ft)
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 Manufacturing Co.
and the "Front Brake Disc Lathe" offered by Snap-
on Tools Co. are approved for this operation.
M8x. Rofinish Limit: 21.0 mm l0.8il in)
NOTE: A new disc should bs refinished if its runout
is greater than 0.10 mm (0.004 in).
Disc Thickness and Parallelism
Inspection
1.Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheels.
Remove the brake pads (see page 19-9).
Using a micromater, measure disc thickness at eight
points, approximately 45'apan 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.
Brake Disc Thickness:
Standard:'97 - 98 modsls:
22.9 -23.1mm {0.90 - 0.91 inl'99 - 00 mod€ls:
23.6 - 23.8 mm {0.93 - 0.94 in}
Max. Refinishing Limit:21.0 mm (o.txl in)
Brake Disc Parallelism: 0.015 mm {0.0006 in} max.
NOTE: This is the maximum allowable difference
between the thickness measurements,
lf the disc is beyond the service limit for 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 opera-
tron.
NOTE: See section 18 for brake disc replacement.
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Rear Drum Brakes
Never use an air hose or dry brush to clgan brake assemblies,
Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleaner to avoid breathing brake dust.
Contaminated brake linings or drums reduce stopping ability.
Block the front wheels betore iacking up lhe rear ot the vehicle,
Block the front wheels, loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
poned. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Release the parking brake, and remove the rear brake drum.
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Inspection
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1.vehicle, and make sure it is securely sup-
BACKING PLATEMarked left and right.
PARKING EBAKE I-EVERMarked left and right.
ADJUSTER BOLTCheck ratchet teethfor wear and damage.UPPER RETURN SPRINGCheck for weaknessand damage.
CLEVIS BCLEVIS A
64 N.m 16.5 kgl.m,47 lbt.ftl
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SPRINGCheck for weaknessano oamage.
'l-'-' u-cllP
I Replace.
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BRAKE SHOEInspection, see page 19 17lf brake shoes are to bereused, mark and reassemblein same position.
WHEELInspect for leakage.Replacement, seepage 19-20
LOWER RETURNSPRINGCheck for weaknessano oamage.
RETAINER SPRINGInstall securely onlensron prn.
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Check the wheel cylinder for leakage.
Check the brake linings for cracking, glazing, wear,
and contamination.
Measure the brake lining thickness. Measurement
does not include brako shoe thickness.
Brake Lining Thicknoss:
Standard: 3.9 -,1.5 mm {0.15 - 0.18 inl
Sorvice Limil: 2.0 mm {0.08 in}
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; if the bearing require servicing. refer to sec-
tion 18.
7.
WHEEL CYLINOER
LININGS
8. Measure the inside diameter of the brake drum
with inside vernier calioers,
Drum Insido Diamoter:
Standard: 219.9 - 220.0 mm (8.657 - 8.661 in)
Service Limit: 221.0 mm {8.700 inl
lf the inside diameter of the brake drum is more
than the service limit, replaca the brake drum.
Check the brake drum for scoring, grooves, and
cracKs.
10.
BRAKE DRUM
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Rear Drum Brakes
Brake Shoes Replacement
1. Remove the upper return spring with the tool.
l@ w€ar eye protestion when using the
brske spring wrench.
RETAINER SPRINGBRAKE SPRING WBENCH{Commerciallv available)
Remove the tension pins by pushing the retainer
spring and turning them.
Lower the brake shoe assembly, and remove the
lower return spring, Make sure not to damage the
dust cover on the wheel cylinder,
Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking
brake lever.
Remove the brake shoe assembly,
Remove the upper return spring, self-adjuster lever,
and self-adjuster spring, and separate the brake
shoes.
TENSION PIN
5.
o.
SELF.ADJUSTER LEVER UPPER RETURN SPRING
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7. Remove the wave washer, parking brake lever. and
pivot pin from the brake shoe by removing the U-
cliD.
BRAKE SHOE
Apply brake cylinder grease (P/N: 08733 - 80202) or
equivalent rubber grease to the sliding surface of
the pivot pin, 8nd insert the pin into the brake shoe.
Install the parking brake lever and wave washer on
the pivot pin, and secure them with a new U-clip.
. lnstall the wave washer with its convex side fac-
Ing our.
. Pinch the U-clip securely to prevent the pivot pin
from coming out of the brake shoe.
U.CLIPReplace.
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U-CLIPReplace.WAVE WASHERReplace.
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