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Pedal Height
Standard pedal height (with carpet removed): M/T: 153 mm (6.02 in.)
A/T: 158 mm (6.22 in.) Brake Pedal Position Switch Clearance
19-6Conventional Brake Components
Brake Pedal and Brake Pedal Position Switch Adjustment
A
B
B C
90 ° A
15 N·m
(1.5 kgf·m,
11 lbf·ft)B
Lower
the pedal Raise
the pedal
A
B
0.7 mm (0.028 in.)
1. Turn the brake pedal position switch (A) counterclockwise, and pull it back until it is no
longer touching the brake pedal.
2. Pull back the carpet, and find the cutout in the insulation. Measure the pedal height (B) at the
middle of the left side center of the pedal pad (C) to
the floor without the insulation. 3. Loosen the pushrod locknut (A), and screw the
pushrod (B) 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 pressed.
4. Lift up on the brake pedal by hand. Push in the brake pedal position switch until its plunger is fully
pressed (threaded end (A) touching the pad (B) on
the pedal arm). Turn the switch 45 ° clockwise to
lock it. The gap between the brake pedal position
switch and the pad is automatically adjusted to
0.7mm(0.028in.)bylockingtheswitch.Makesure
the brake lights go off when the pedal is released.
5. Check the brake pedal free play.
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Pedal Free Play
Inspection
Free play: 1 5 mm (0.04 0.20 in.) Lever locked clicks: 8 to 10
19-719-7
Parking Brake Inspection and
Adjustment
B
A C
Pulled back with
196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf)
A
1. With the ignition switch in LOCK (0), inspect theplay (A) at the pedal pad (B) by pushing the pedal
by hand. If the brake pedal free play is out of
specification, adjust the brake pedal position switch
(C). If the brake pedal free play is insufficient, it
may result in brake drag. 1. Pull the parking brake lever (A) with 196 N (20 kgf,
44 lbf) of force to fully apply the parking brake. The
parking brake lever should be locked within the
specified number of clicks.
2. If the number of lever clicks is not as specified, adjust the parking brake.
(cont’d)
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Pedal Free Play
Inspection
Free play: 1 5 mm (0.04 0.20 in.) Lever locked clicks: 8 to 10
19-719-7
Parking Brake Inspection and
Adjustment
B
A C
Pulled back with
196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf)
A
1. With the ignition switch in LOCK (0), inspect theplay (A) at the pedal pad (B) by pushing the pedal
by hand. If the brake pedal free play is out of
specification, adjust the brake pedal position switch
(C). If the brake pedal free play is insufficient, it
may result in brake drag. 1. Pull the parking brake lever (A) with 196 N (20 kgf,
44 lbf) of force to fully apply the parking brake. The
parking brake lever should be locked within the
specified number of clicks.
2. If the number of lever clicks is not as specified, adjust the parking brake.
(cont’d)
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Adjustment
19-8Conventional Brake Components
Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment (cont’d)
A
A
B
1. Remove the center console panel (see page 20-92).
2. Release the parking brake lever fully.
3. Loosen the parking brake adjusting nut (A).
4. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see page
1-11).
5. Remove the rear wheels. 6. Make sure the lever (A) on the rear brake caliper
contacts the stop pin (B).
NOTE: The lever will only contact the stop pin when
the parking brake adjusting nut is loosened.
7. Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear
wheels.
8. Pull the parking brake lever 1 click.
9. Tighten the parking brake adjusting nut until the parking brakes drag slightly when the rear wheels
are turned.
10. Release the parking brake lever fully, and check that the parking brakes do not drag when the rear
wheels are turned. Readjust if necessary.
11. Make sure the parking brake lever is within the specified number of clicks (8 to 10 clicks).
12. Install the center console panel (see page 20-92).
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Front
Rear
19-9
Brake System Bleeding
A
B
Front Right
Front Left Rear Right
Rear Left
BLEEDING SEQUENCE: B
9 N·m (0.9 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)
A
B
9N·m
(0.9 kgf·m,
7lbf·ft) A
NOTE:
Do not reuse the drained fluid. Use only clean Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid from an unopened container.
Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion
and shorten the life of the system.
Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.
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.
The reservoir connected the master cylinder must be at the MAX (upper) l evel mark at the start of the
bleeding procedure, and checked after bleeding each
wheel location. Add fluid as required.
1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir (A) is at the MAX (upper) l evel line (B).
2. Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal several times, then apply steady pressure.
3. Start the bleeding at the driver’s side of the front brake system.
NOTE: Bleed the calipers in the sequence shown. 4. Attach a length of clear drain tube (A) to the bleed
screw (B), then loosen the bleed screw to allow air
to escape from the system. Then tighten the bleed
screw securely.
5. Refill the master cylinder reservoir to the MAX (upper) l evel line.
6. Repeat the procedure for each brake circuit until there are no air bubbles in the fluid.
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19-10Conventional Brake Components
Brake System Indicator Circuit Diagram
BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL SWITCH
CLOSED: Float down
OPEN: Float up
PARKING BRAKE
SWITCH
CLOSED: Lever pulled
OPEN: Lever released
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
GAUGE CONTROL MODULE (TACH)
INDICATOR DRIVER CIRCUIT
27 RED
WHT
1
19
28
G401 BLKGRN
ORN LT GRN ABS or VSA
MODULATOR-
CONTROL UNIT
(EBD INDICATOR)
ORN
2
1 1
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Parking Brake Switch Test Brake Fluid Level Switch Test
AB
C
A
1
2
NOTE: If both the ABS indicator and the brake system
indicator come on at the same time, check the ABS or
VSA system for DTC’s first: ABS (see page 19-49), VSA
(see page 19-97).
1. Remove the center console (see page 20-92).
2. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector (A) from the parking brake switch (B).
3. Check for continuity between the switch terminal (C) and body ground.
With the parking brake lever pulled, there s hould
be continuity.
With the parking brake lever released, there should be no continuity.
NOTE: If the parking brake switch and fluid level
switch are OK, but the brake system indicator does
not function, do the gauge control module self-
diagnostic function (see page 22- 241).
4. Reconnect the parking brake switch connector.
5. Reinstall the center console (see page 20-92). 1. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector.
2. Check for continuity between the terminals (1) and
(2) with the float in the down position and in the up
position.
NOTE: Remove the brake fluid completely from the reservoir. With the float down, there should be
continuity.
Fill the reservoir with brake fluid to the MAX (upper) level (A). With the float up, there should
be no continuity.
If both the ABS indicator and the brake system indicator come on at the same time, check the
ABS or VSA system for DTC’s first: ABS
(see page 19-49), VSA (see page 19-97).
If the parking brake switch and fluid level switch are OK, but brake system indicator does not
function, do the gauge control module self-
diagnostic function (see page 22-241).
3. Reconnect the brake fluid l evel switch connector.
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Special Tools Required
Brake pad thickness:Standard: 9.6 10.2 mm (0.38 0.40 in.)
Service limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
Inner pad
Outer pad
Inspection - Except Type S Model
19-12 Conventional Brake Components
Front Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement
A
B
C A
Brake caliper piston compressor 07AAE-SEPA101
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.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see page
1-11).
2. Remove the front wheels. 3. Check the thickness (A) of the inner pad (B) and the
outer pad (C). Do not include the thickness of the
backing plate.
4. If any part of the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace the front brake pads as a
set.
5. Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front
wheels.
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