Front Brake Pads Inspection And Replacement - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

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Front Brake Pads Inspection and Replacement
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.
Inspection
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 (A) and outer
pad
(B).
Do not include the thickness of the brake
pad backing plate.
Brake pad
thickness:
Standard:
9.5-10.5
mm
10.37-0.41 in.)
Service limit: 1.6
mm
(0.06 in.)
Inner pad:
Outer pad:
3. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service
limit, replace all the pads as a set.
Replacement
1. Remove the bolt (A), and pivot the caliper (B) up out
of the way. Check the hose and pin boots for
damage and deterioration .
B
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A
2. Remove the pad shim (A) and pads (B) .
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