Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual page 1214

9. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
10. Install the pad retainers (A).
A
11. Apply Molykote M77 grease or Daikalub 528D
grease to both sides of the pad shims (A) and the
back of the brake pads (B). Wipe excess grease off
the shim. Contaminated brake discs and pads
reduce stopping ability. Keep grease off the discs
and brake pads.
C
A
B
12. Install the brake pads and pad shims correctly.
'99-01 models have two pairs of the pad shim.
'02-04 models have one pair of the pad shim. Install
the brake pad with the wear indicator (C) on the
inside.
A
B
13. Push in the piston (A) so that the caliper will fit over
the pads. Make sure that the piston boot is in
position to prevent damaging it when pivoting the
caliper down.
NOTE: Check the brake fluid level, the brake fluid
may overflow the reservoir if too full.
14. Pivot the caliper down into position. Hold the
caliper pin with a wrench, being careful not to
damage the pin boot. Install the caliper bolt (B),
with another wrench, and tigthen it to proper
specification.
15. Install the brake hose onto the knuckle.
16. Press the brake pedal several times to make sure
the brakes work, then test-drive the vehicle.
NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require a
greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake
pads have been replaced as a set. Several
applications of the brake pedal will restore the
normal pedal stroke.
17. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line
joints or connections, and retighten if necessary.
B
8 x 1.0 mm
26 N·m
(2.7 kgf·m, 20 lbf·ft)
A
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