Front Brake Caliper Removal and Installation

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: There are different types of brake calipers available depending on the model. Refer to Compornent Location Index to confirm the relevant type before performing an operation.

NISSIN type

1. Vehicle - Lift

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Front Wheel - Remove

Remove the front wheel.

3. Brake Caliper Body - Remove
NOTE: After removal, plug the ends of the hoses and the joints to prevent spilling brake fluid.
1.
Remove the banjo bolt (A), and disconnect the brake hose (B) from the caliper body (C).
2.
Remove the caliper body.

4. Brake Pad - Remove
15 inch brake disc
1.
Remove the brake pads (A).
NOTE: Be careful not to damage or deform the pad return springs (B).




16 inch brake disc
2.
Remove the pad shims (A) and the brake pads (B).
17 inch brake disc
3.
Remove the pad return spring (A).
4.
Remove the pad shims (A) and the brake pads (B).

5. Caliper Pin and Pin Boot - Remove

15 inch brake disc

16/17 inch brake disc
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).

AKEBONO type

1. Vehicle - Lift

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Front Wheel - Remove

Remove the front wheel.

3. Brake Caliper Body - Remove
NOTE: After removal, plug the ends of the hoses and the joints to prevent spilling brake fluid.
1.
Remove the banjo bolt (A), and disconnect the brake hose (B) from the caliper body (C).
2.
Remove the caliper body.
NOTE: Be careful when removing the caliper body, or the spring could pop out of position.

4. Brake Pad - Remove
1.
Remove the pad return springs (A).
2.
Remove the pad shims (A) and the brake pads (B).

5. Caliper Pin, Pin Bushing, 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 bushing (B) from the caliper pin.
3.
Remove the pin boots (C).


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: There are different types of brake calipers available depending on the model. Refer to Compornent Location Index to confirm the relevant type before performing an operation.

NISSIN type

1. Caliper Pin and Pin Boot - Install

15 inch brake disc

16/17 inch brake disc
1.
Apply a thin coat of Honda silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) to the caliper pins (A) and new pin boots (B).
2.
Install the caliper pins and the pin boots.
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 (C) of the caliper pin and the grooves (D) of the caliper body.
Remove air from within the pin boots.

2. Brake Pad - Install
15 inch brake disc
1.
Install the brake pads (A) correctly. Install the brake pad with the wear indicator (B) on the upper inside position.
NOTE:
If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a temporary loss of braking efficiency.
Be careful not to damage or deform the pad return springs (C).





16 inch brake disc
2.
Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798- 9010) to the pad side of the shims (A), the back of the brake pads (B), and the other areas indicated by the arrows.
3.
Wipe off the excess assembly paste from the pad shims and brake pads friction material. Keep grease and assembly paste away from the brake disc and brake pads. Contaminated brake disc or brake pads reduce stopping ability.
4.
Install the brake pads and pad shims correctly. Install the brake pad with the wear indicator (C) on the upper inside position.
NOTE: If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a temporary loss of braking efficiency.
17 inch brake disc
5.
Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798- 9010) to the pad side of the shims (A), the back of the brake pads (B), and the other areas indicated by the arrows.
6.
Wipe off the excess assembly paste from the pad shims and brake pads friction material. Keep grease and assembly paste away from the brake disc and brake pads. Contaminated brake disc or brake pads reduce stopping ability.
7.
Install the brake pads and pad shims correctly. Install the brake pad with the wear indicator (C) on the upper inside position.
NOTE: If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a temporary loss of braking efficiency.
8.
Install the pad return spring (A).

3. Brake Caliper Body - Install
1.
Install the caliper body (A).
2.
Connect the brake hose (B) to the caliper body with the banjo bolt (C) and new sealing washers (D).

4. Brake System - Bleed

Bleed the brake system.

5. Brake Hose and Line - Check

NOTE:
Check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary.
Check the brake hoses for interference and twisting.

6. Front Wheels - Install

Install the front wheel.

AKEBONO type

1. Caliper Pin, Pin Bushing, and Pin Boot - Install
1.
Apply a thin coat of Honda silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) to the caliper pins (A), new pin bushing (B), and new pin boots (C).
2.
Install the pin boots.
3.
Install the pin bushing to the caliper pin.
4.
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 (C) of the caliper pin and the grooves (D) of the caliper body.
Remove air from within the pin boots.

2. Brake Pad - Install
1.
Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798- 9010) to the pad side of the shims (A), the back of the brake pads (B), and the other areas indicated by the arrows.
2.
Wipe off the excess assembly paste from the pad shims and brake pads friction material. Keep grease and assembly paste away from the brake disc and brake pads. Contaminated brake disc or brake pads reduce stopping ability.
3.
Install the brake pads and pad shims correctly. Install the brake pad with the wear indicator (C) on the upper inside position.
NOTE: If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a temporary loss of braking efficiency.
4.
Install the pad return springs (A).

3. Brake Caliper Body - Install
1.
Install the caliper body (A).
2.
Connect the brake hose (B) to the caliper body with the banjo bolt (C) and new sealing washers (D).

4. Brake System - Bleed

Bleed the brake system.

5. Brake Hose and Line - Check

NOTE:
Check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary.
Check the brake hoses for interference and twisting.

6. Front Wheels - Install

Install the front wheel.