Brake System Inspection And Tests - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

Conventional Brake Components
Brake System Inspection and Tests
C 0rt:'p_onent nsoectlons:
Component Procedure Also check for:
Master Cylinder Look for damage or signs of fluid leakage at:
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Reservoir or reservoir grommets
• Line joints
• Between master cvlinder and booster
Brake Hoses Look for damage or signs of fluid leakage at: Bulging, twisted or bent lines.
• Line joints and banjo bolt connections
• Hoses and lines, also inspect for twisting or
damage
Caliper
Look for damage or signs of fluid leakage at:
Seized or sticking caliper pins.
• Piston seal
• Banjo bolt connections
• Bleeder screw
ABS Modulator Look for damage or signs of fluid leakage at:
·
Line joints
• Modulator
Brake System Test
Brake pedal sinks/fades when braking
1. Start the engine, and let it warm up to operating temperature.
2. Attach a 2-inch piece of masking tape along the bottom of the steering wheel, and draw a horizontal reference
mark across it.
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3. With the transmission in Neutral, press and hold the brake pedal lightly, then release the parking brake.
4. While still holding the brake pedal, hook the end of the tape measure behind it. Then pull the tape up to the
steering wheel, noting where the tape measure lines up with the reference mark you made on the masking tape.
5. Apply steady pressure to the brake pedal for 3 minutes.
6. Watch the tape measure .
• if it moves less than 10 mm, the master cylinder is OK .
• if
it moves more than 10 mm replace the master cylinder.
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