Front Brake Pad Inspection And Replacement - Honda Accord 2008 Manual

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Conventional Brake Components

Front Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement

Special Tools Required
Brake caliper piston compressor 07AAE-SEPA101
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.
Inspection - NISSIN Type
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see page 1-9).
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A).
＊０１
A
8 x 1.25 mm
B
10 x 1.0 mm
4. Remove the flange bolt (B) while holding the
caliper pin (C) with a wrench. Be careful not to
damage the pin boot, and pivot the caliper (D) up
out of the way. Check the hose and pin boots for
damage and deterioration.
19-12
D
C
5. Check the thickness (A) of the inner pad (B) and the
outer pad (C). Do not include the thickness of the
backing plate.
Brake pad thickness:
Standard: 10.5 11.2 mm (0.41 0.44 in.) −
Service limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
B
A
A
6. If the brake pad thickness of any of the pads is less
than the service limit, replace the front brake pads
as a set.
7. Pivot the caliper down into position. Install the
flange bolt (A), and tighten it to the specified torque
while holding the caliper pin (B) with a wrench. Be
careful not to damage the pin boot.
A
10 x 1.0 mm
50 N·m
(5.1 kgf·m,
37 lbf·ft)
B
8. Install the brake hose mounting bolt (C).
9. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the
inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.
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−
＊０２
C
＊０３
C
8 x 1.25 mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m,
16 lbf·ft)