Front Brake Pads Inspection And Replacement - Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual

Front Brake Pads Inspection and Replacement
lnspection
1. Raise the front ofthe vehicle, and support itwith
safety stands in the proper location (see page 1-8).
2. Check the thickness of the inner pad (A) andouter
pad (8). Do not include the thickness of the backing
plate.
Brake pad thickness:
Standard:
9.5- 10.5 mm {0.37-0.41 in'}
Service limit: 1.6 mm {0.06 in.)
Inno. padi
Outer p.d:
lf the brake pad thickness is less than the service
l i m i t , r e p l a c e a l l t h e p a d s a s a s e t .
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.
Roplacemont
1. Bemove the bolt (Al, and pivot the caliper (B) up out
of the wav. Check the hose and pin boots for
damage and deterioration.
2. Remove the pad shims (A) and pads {B).
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