Honda S2000 Service Manual page 642

6. Remove the pad retainers.
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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.
Apply Molykote M77 grease or Daikalub 528D
grease to the pad side of the shims (A). Wipe
excess grease off the shim.
Contamlnated brake discs or pads reduce stopping
ability. Keep grease off of the discs and pads.
I n s t a l l t h e b r a k e p a d s ( B ) a n d p a d s h i m s o n t h e
caliper bracket. Install the inner pad with its wear
indicator lC) facing up ward.
lf you are reusing the pads, always reinstall the
brake pads in their original positions to prevent a
momentary loss of braking efficiency.
12. Rotate the caliper piston (A) clockwise into the
cylinder, then align the cutout (B) in the piston with
the tab (C) on the inner pad by turning the piston
back. Lubricate the boot with rubber grease to
avoid twisting the piston boot. lf the piston boot is
twisted, back it out so it is positioned properly.
23 N.m {2.3 kgf m,
17 tbf,ftl
I n s t a l l t h e b r a k e c a l i p e r ( D ) .
H o l d t h e c a l i p e r p i n ( E ) w i t h a w r e n c h , b e i n g c a r e f u l
not to damage the pin boot. Install the caliper bolts
(F) with another wrench, and torque the caliper
bolts to the proper specification.
After installation, check for leaks at hose and line
joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.
Press the brake pedal severaltimes to make sure
the brakes work, then road-test.
NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require a
greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake
pads have been replaced as a set. Several
applications of the brake pedal will restore the
normal pedal stroke.
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