Honda Civic Service Manual page 615

Conventional Brake Components
Rear Brake Pads Inspection and Replacement
Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of
material composition, could be hazardous to your
h e a h h .
. 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 .
Inspection
'1.
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support jt with
safety stands in the proper location (see page 1-8).
Remove the rear wheels,
2. Check the thickness of the inner pad (A) andouter
pad (B). Do not include the thickness of the brake
pad backing plate.
Brake pad thickness:
Standard:
8.5 9.5 mm {0.33-0.37 in.}
Service limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
B
- : : - -
lf the brake pad 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 .
3 .
19-20
Replacement
1. Remove the bolt (A) and brake hose {B} from the
mounting bracket.
Remove the caliper bolts (C), and remove the
caliper (D) from the caliper bracket.
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