Rear Brake Caliper Removal/Installation - Honda S2000 Service Manual

Frequent inhalalion 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
cteaner.
. Thoroughly clean the outside of the caliper to
prevent dust and dirt from entering inside.
Rear Brake Caliper Removal/lnstallation
Block the front wheels, loosen the rear wheel nuts
slightly, raise the rear of the vehicle. and support it
with safety stands in the proper locations {see
p a g e 1 - 1 3 ) .
Remove the rear wheels.
Release the parking brake.
Remove the caliper shield {A).
6 x 1 . 0 m m
9.8 N.m
{1.0 kglm,
1.2tbf.ft1
5 .
3 .
Remove the brake hose mounting bracket (A) from
the rear calioer bodv.
6 x 1 . 0 m m
9 . 8 N m
11.0 kgf.m,7.2 lbt ft)
6. Remove the cabls clip (A) from the parking brake
c a b l e ( B ) .
7 . Disconnect the parking brake cable end from the
parking brake arm (C).
Remove the banjo bolt (A), and disconnect the
brake hose (B). Remove the two sealing washers
(C), and replace them. Do not spill brake fluid on
the vehicle; it may damage the paint; it brake fluid
gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with
waler.
E
23 N.m {2.3 kgt.m, 17 lbf ftl
Hold the caliper pin (D) with a wrench, being
careful not to damage the pin boot. Remove the
two caliper bolts (E) with another wrench, and
remove the caliper (F) from the bracket.
Install the rear brake caliper in the reverse order of
removal. and note these items:
. When installing the caliper, align the cutout in the
piston with the tab on the inner pad (see step 6
o n p a g e 1 9 - 2 1 ) .
. Check the brake hose and caliper fitting for leaks,
and tighten the banjo bolt if necessary.
. Check the brake hoses for interference and
twisting.
. Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce
stopping ability. Keep grease off ofthe discs and
Daos.
A
34 N.m
{3.5 kgl m.
25 tbf.ft,
1 0 .
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