Honda Civic Service Manual page 606

F r e q u e n t i n h a l a t i o n o f b r a k e p a d d u s t , r e g a r d l e s s o f
m a t e r i a l c o m p o s i t i o n , c o u l d b e h a z a r d o u s t o y o u r
Front Brake Pads Inspection and Replacement
. Avoid breathing dust particles.
. N e v e r u s e a n a i r h o s e o r b r u s h t o c l e a n b r a k e
a s s e m b l i e s . U s e a n O S H A - a p p r o v e d v a c u u m
c l e a n e r .
lnspection
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper location {see page 1'8).
Remove the front wheels.
2. Check the thickness of the inner pad iA) and outer
p a d { B ) . D o n o t i n c l u d e t h e t h i c k n e s s o f t h e b r a k e
pad backing plate.
Brake pad thickness:
Standard:
9.5 10.5 mm (0.37 0.41 in.l
Service limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
Inner pad:
Outer pad:
lf the brake Dad thickness is less than the service
l i m i t , r e p l a c e a l l t h e p a d s a s a s e t .
Replacement
1 . R e m o v e t h e b o l t ( A ) , a n d p i v o t t h e c a l i p e r ( B ) u p o u t
of the way. Check the hose and pin boots for
d a m a g e a n d d e t e r i o r a t i o n .
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