Front Brake Pads Inspection/Replacement - Honda S2000 Service Manual

Conventional Brake Components
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-aooroved vacuum
c r e a n e r .
Front Brake Pads Inspection/Replacement
'1.
Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly. Raisethefront
of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in
the proper locations (see page 1-13). Remove the
front wheels.
2 . H o l d t h e c a l i p e r p i n ( A ) w i t h a w r e n c h , b e i n g
c a r e f u l n o t t o d a m a g e t h e p i n b o o t . R e m o v e t h e
caliper bolt (B) with another wrench, and pivot the
caliper (C) up out of the way. Check the hoses and
pin boots for damage and deterioration.
Remove the pad shims (A), pad retainers (B), and
p a d s ( C ) .
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4. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of
each brake pad lining. The measurement does not
i n c l u d e t h e p a d b a c k i n g p l a t e ( A ) t h i c k n e s s .
Brake Pad Thickness:
Stsndard:
9.5 10.5 mm (0.37 0.41 in.)
Service Limit: 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 (A).
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