Front Brake Pads; Inspection And Replacement - Acura Integra 1998 Service Manual

Front Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement
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INNER PAO SHIMS
Check lor weakness.
(All .xc.pt Typc R
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INNER PAD
Check for woar.
a Never use an air hose or dry blush to clean brake as-
sembiles.
a Use an OsHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid
breathing brak€ dust.
1. Loosen the Jront wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle and support if on satety stands,
2. Remove the caliper bolt, and pivot the caliper up out
of the wav.
NOTE: Check the hoses and pin boots for damage
or deterioration.
Remove the pad shim, pad retainers and pads.
OUIER PAD
Check tor wear.
PAD RETAINERS
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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 t
each brake pad lining. The measurement does not
include pad backing plate thickness.
Brako Pad Thickness:
St8ndard:
Type R Modol:
10.5 - 11.5 mm {0.41 - 0.45 in}
All except Type R Model:
9.5 - 10.5 mm (0.37 - O.ial inl
Service Limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 inl
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 tor grooves and cracks.
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
Install the pad retainers.
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