Rear Brake Caliper Overhaul
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
310174.png Locknut Wrench, 5.5 x 30 mm 07916-6390001
1. Brake Caliper - Exploded View

Exploded View



Frequent inhalation 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 cleaner.

Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

NOTE:
Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all passages with compressed air.
Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter gets in the brake fluid.
Make sure no grease or oil gets on the brake discs or pads.
Do not reuse the drained fluid. Use only new Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid from an unopened container. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and shorten the life of the system.
Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.

1. Brake Caliper - Disassemble
1.
Rotate the piston (A) counterclockwise by using the locknut wrench, and remove the piston and piston boot (B).
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the piston.
2.
Remove the piston seal (A).
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the inner surface of the cylinder wall with the tool.

2. Caliper Pin and Pin Boot - Remove
1.
Remove the caliper pins (A).
NOTE: The upper and lower caliper pins are different. During installation, make sure the caliper pins are in the proper positions.
2.
Remove the pin boots (B).


Frequent inhalation 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 cleaner.

Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

NOTE:
Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all passages with compressed air.
Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dirt and other foreign particles.
Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter gets in the brake fluid.
Make sure no grease or oil gets on the brake discs or pads.
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid. Use only new Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid from an unopened container. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and shorten the life of the system.
Use recommended greases in the rear caliper set.
After installing the caliper, check the brake hose and line for leaks, interference, and twisting.
Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.

1. Caliper Pin and Pin Boot - Install
1.
Apply a thin coat of Honda caliper grease (P/N 08C30- B0224M) to the caliper pins (A) and the new pin boots (B).
2.
Install the pin boots.
3.
Install the caliper pins.
NOTE:
Make sure that the caliper pins are installed correctly. The upper caliper pin and the lower caliper pin are different. If these caliper pins are installed in the wrong location, it will cause vibration, uneven or rapid brake pad wear, and possibly uneven tire wear.
Make sure that the pin boots are properly positioned into the grooves of the caliper pin and the grooves of the caliper body.
Remove air from within the pin boots.

2. Brake Caliper - Reassemble
1.
Apply a thin coat of Honda silicone grease (P/N 08C30- B0234M) to the new piston seal (A).
2.
Install the piston seal.
3.
Apply a thin coat of Honda silicone grease (P/N 08C30- B0234M) to the new piston boot (B).
4.
Install the piston boot.
5.
Apply brake fluid to the outer surface of the piston.
6.
Set the piston in place on the caliper body (A).
7.
Rotate the piston clockwise with the locknut wrench to install it.
NOTE:
Make sure that the piston boot is properly positioned into the groove of the piston.
Be careful not to damage the piston boot when rotating the piston.