Front Brake Pads; Inspection And Replacement - Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual

Front Brake Pads
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Inspection and Replacement
NOTE: There are two tvpes of front brake calipers:
T h e c a l i p e r t y p e s c a n b e i d e n t l f i e d b y t h e
" 5 4 1 0 " o r
"2056" stamped on the caliper body 8s shown below.
Check the type of the brake caliper before servicing.
5410 Typo:
NOTE: For 2056 type disassembly procedures, see page
1 9 - 1 0 .
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. N€ver use an air ho3e or dry brush to clean brako
assemblies.
1 .
Use 8n OSHA approved vacuum cl€aner io avoid
breathing brake dust.
Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle. and support it on safety stands. Remove
the front wheels.
Remove the brake hose bracket from the knuckle.
Remove the caliper bolt, and pivot the caliper up
out of the wav.
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NOTE: Check the hoses and pin boots for damage
and deterioration.
CALIPER BOLT
1 9 - 8
4.
Remove the pad shim. pad retainers and pads.
NOTE: When the caliper is equipped with on outer
pad shim, replace the shim together with the pads
as a ser.
U s i n g v e r n i e r c a l i p e r s . m e a s u r e t h e t h i c k n e s s o f
each brake pad lining.
Brake Pad Thicknss:
Standard: 9.5 - 10.5 mm (0.37 - 0.,t1 inl
Servico Limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
NOTE: Measurement does not include pad backing
plate thickness.
lf the brake pad thickness is less than service limit,
replace the front pads as a set.