Front Brake Pads; Inspection/Replacement - Honda Acura NSX 1991 Service Manual

Front Brake Pads

Inspection/Replacement

l Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake
assemblies.
l Use an OSHA-approved vacuum
breathing brake dust.
Loosen the front wheel lug nuts slightly, then raise
1 .
each side of the car and support on safety stands
(page 1-6 through 8). Remove the front wheels.
2. If the brake pad thickness is less than service limit
at step 5, replace the front pads as a set.
NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require a
greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake
pads have been replaced as a set. Several applica-
tions of the brake pedal will restore the normal
pedal stroke.
cleaner, to avoid
.
PADS
3. Remove the two brake hose bracket bolts.
Remove the two caliper bolts and move the caliper
out of the way.
CAUTION: Support the caliper with a piece of wire
does not hang from the brake hose.
so that it
BRAKE HOSE
BRACKET BOLTS
4. Remove the pad shims, pad retainers and pads.
5. Using a vernier caliper, measure the thickness of
each brake pad lining.
Brake Pad Thickness:
Standard:
11 mm (0.43 in)
Service Limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
NOTE: Measurement does not include pad backing
thickness.
CALIPER BOLTS