Master Cylinder Replacement
NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may
damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint,
wash it off immediately with water,
1, Remove the air cleaner assembly (A).
2, Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector
(A).
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3. Remove the clutch reservoir (B) andenginewire
harness clip (C)from the master cylinder mounting
base (D).
4. Remove the reservoir cap and brake fuid from the
reservoir.
5. Remove the reservoir (E) on the master cylinder
mountrng Dase.
6, Disconnect the brake lines (F)from the master
cylinder (G). To prevent spills, cover the hose joints
with rags or shop towels.
7. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts {H) and
washers.
8. Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster.
Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines
when removing the master cylinder.
9. Remove the rod seal (l) from the master cylinder.
10. Installthe master cylinder in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Replace all the rubber parts with new ones
whenever the master cylinder is removed.
. Check the pushrod clearance before installing the
master cylinder. and adjust it if necessary (see
page 19-16).. Use a new rod seal on reassemblY. Coat the inner bore lip and outer circumference
of the new rod seal {A) with the recommended
seal grease in the master cylinder set.
. Installthe rod seal ontothe master cylinder with
its grooved side (B)toward the master cylinder.
. Check the brake pedal height and free play after
installing the master cylinder, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 19-6).
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Conventional Brake Components
Rear Brake Pads Inspection and Replacement
Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless ofmaterial composition, could be hazardous to your
hea hh.. Avoid breathing dust particles.. Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake
assemblies, Use an OSHA-approved vacuum
cleaner.
Inspection
'1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support jt with
safety stands in the proper location (see page 1-8).Remove the rear wheels,
2. Check the thickness of the inner pad (A) andouterpad (B). Do not include the thickness of the brakepad backing plate.
Brake pad thickness:
Standard: 8.5 9.5 mm {0.33-0.37 in.}
Service limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
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lf the brake pad thickness is less than the servicelimit, replace allthe pads as a set.
3.
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Replacement
1. Remove the bolt (A) and brake hose {B} from themounting bracket.
Remove the caliper bolts (C), and remove thecaliper (D) from the caliper bracket.
Remove the pad shims (A) and pads (B).3.
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Rear Brake Caliper Overhaul
Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.
' Avoid breathing dust particles.
. Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner'
Remove, disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and installthe caliper, and note these items:
. Donotspill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake f luid gets on the paint, wash it off
immediately with water.. To prevent dripping. cover disconnected hose joints with rags or shop towels.
. Cleanall partsinbrakefluidandairdry;blowoutall passageswith compressed air'
. Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles
. Replace pans with new ones as specified in the illustration.. Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter contaminates the brake fluid.
. When reusing pads, always reinstallthem in their original positions to prevent loss of b ra king efficie ncy.
. Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
. Use only clean Honda DOT 3 brake fluid. Non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and shorten the life of the
system.. Do not mix different brands ot brake fluid as they may not be compatible.
. Coatthe piston, piston seal groove, and caliper bore with clean brake fluid.
. Make sure no grease or oil gets on the brake discs or pads.
. Replaceall rubber parts with new ones whenever disassembled.
. After installing the caliper, check the brake hose and line for leaks, interference. and twisting.
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