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

Front Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement
NOTE: There are two types 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 i f i e d b y t h e " 5 4 1 0 " o r
"2056" stamped on the caliper body as shown below.
Check the type of the brake caliper before servicing.
5i110 Type:
NOTE: For 2056 type disassembly procedures. see page
1 9 - ' 1 0 .
Never use an air hose or dry brush lo clean brake
assgmblios.
Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleaner to 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.
1 .
2 .
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 an outer
pad shim, replace the shim together with the pads
5 . 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. The measurement does not
include the pad backing plate thickness.
Brake Pad Thickno$:
Standard: 9.5 - 10.5 mm 10.37 - 0.41 in)
SerYico Limit 1.6 mm {0.06 in}
lf the brake pad thickness is less than the service
limit, replace the front Dads as a set.