Honda Civic Service Manual page 1166

Front Brake Pads
2056 Type:
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. Never use an air hose or dry brush to clgan brake
assemblies.
. Use an OsHA-approved vacuum cleanor lo avoid
breathing broke dust.
Inspection and Replacement (cont'dl
1. Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly. then raise the
vehicle, and support it on safety stands. Remove
the front wheels.
2. Remove the brake hose bracket from the knuckle.
3.
Remove the caliper bolt B, and pivot the caliper up
out of the wav,
EOLT B
NOTE: Check the hoses and pin boots for damage
and deterioration.
Remove the pad shim, pad retainers, and pads.
NOTE: When replacing the pads, replac€ the shim
together with the pads as a set,
OUTER
PAD SHIM
C h e c k f o r w e a r .
INNER PAD
PAO RETAINERS
Check for weakness and
damage,
OUTER PAD
1 9 - 1 0
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 Thicknsss:
Standard;
8.5 - 9.5 mm 10.33 - 0.37 in)
Servica Limh: 1.6 mm {0.06 in}
lf the brake pad thickness is less than the service
limit, replace the front pads as a set,
Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust. and
check for grooves and cracks.
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks,
Install the pad retainers.
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