Rear Brake Disc Removal And Installation
Rear Brake Disc Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE: Keep grease away from the brake disc and the brake pads.
1. Vehicle Lift
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Rear Wheel - Both Side
1. Remove both rear wheels.
3. Equalizer Cover
1. Pull back the left rear carpet/cutout/insulation, under the driver's seat.
2. Remove the equalizer cover (A).
4. Parking Brake Adjusting Bolt - Loosen
1. Release the parking brake pedal fully.
2. Disconnect and remove the return spring (A).
3. Loosen the adjusting nut (B).
5. Rear Brake Caliper - Detach
1. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A).
2. Remove the caliper assembly (B).
NOTE:
* To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage.
* Do not twist the brake hose and the parking brake cable excessively.
6. Rear Brake Disc
1. Remove the brake disc/drum flathead screws (A).
2. Remove the brake disc/drum (B).
NOTE:
* Remove the adjuster plug (C), then if necessary, turn the adjuster bolt (D) with a flat-tip screwdriver until the shoes become loose.
* If the brake disc/drum is stuck to the hub bearing unit, thread two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (E) into the brake disc/drum to push it away from the hub bearing unit. Turn each bolt 90 degrees at a time to prevent the brake disc/drum from binding.
Installation
NOTE: Keep grease away from the brake disc and the brake pads.
1. Rear Brake Disc
1. Install the brake disc (A).
NOTE: Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces between the hub bearing unit and the inside of the brake disc.
2. Rear Brake Disc Runout - Inspection
1. Inspect the brake disc to wheel surface for damage and cracks.
2. Clean the brake disc thoroughly, and remove all rust.
3. Install suitable flat washers (A) and the wheel nuts (B).
4. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque to hold the brake disc securely against the hub.
5. Set up the dial gauge (C) against the brake disc as shown.
6. Measure the runout at 10 mm (0.39 in) from the outer edge of the brake disc.
7. If the brake disc is beyond the service limit, refinish the brake disc with a Honda-approved commercially available on-car brake lathe.
Maximum refinishing limit: 7.5 mm (0.295 in)
NOTE:
* If the brake disc is beyond the service limit for refinishing, replace it.
* If the brake disc is replaced with a new one, check the new disc for runout. If the new disc is out of specification, refinish the disc.
3. Rear Brake Caliper - Reattach
1. Install the caliper assembly (A).
2. Install the brake hose mounting bolt (B).
4. Major Parking Brake - Adjustment
1. Remove the access plug (A).
2. Turn the ratchet teeth on the adjuster nut (B) with a brake adjuster tool or a flat-tip screwdriver (C) until the shoes lock against the parking brake drum. Then back off the adjuster 7 clicks, and install the access plug.
5. Rear Wheel - Both Side
1. Install both rear wheels.
NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel.
6. Minor Parking Brake - Adjustment
1. Release the parking brake pedal fully.
2. Press the parking brake pedal 1 click.
3. Tighten the adjusting nut (A) until the parking brakes drag slightly when the rear wheels are turned.
4. Release the parking brake pedal fully.
5. Check that the parking brakes do not drag when the rear wheels are turned. Readjust if necessary.
6. Press the parking brake pedal (A) with 294 N (30.0 kgf, 66.1 lbf) of force to fully apply the parking brake.
7. Make sure the parking brake pedal is within the specified number of clicks.
Pedal locked clicks: 5 to 6 clicks
7. Parking Brake Return Spring
1. Install the return spring (A).
8. Equalizer Cover
1. Install the equalizer cover (A).
2. Fold back into place the left rear carpet/cutout/insulation.