Rear Brake Pads Inspection/Replacement - Honda S2000 Service Manual

Gonventional Brake Components
Rear Brake Pads Inspection/Replacement
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
c l e a n e r .
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations {see page
1 - 1 3 ) . R e m o v e t h e r e a r w h e e l .
Release the parking brake.
Hold the caliper pin {A) with a wrench, being
careful not to damage the pin boot. Remove the
two caliper bolts (B) with another wrench and
caliper (C) from the bracket.
Thoroughly clean the outside of the caliper to
prevent dust and dirt from entering inside.
Support the caliper with a piece of wire so it does
not hang from the brake hose.
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4. Remove the pad shims (A) and brake pads (B).
Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of
each brake pad lining. The measurement does not
include the pad backing plate (A) thickness.
Brake Pad Thickness:
Siandard:
8.9 9.1 mm (0.35 - 0.36 in.)
Service Limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
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