Front Brake Caliper Overhaul - Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual

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F r o n t B r a k e C a l i p e r O v e r h a u l
Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material c o m p o s i t i o n , could be hazardous to y o u r health.
• A v o i d breathing dust particles.
• Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved v a c u u m cleaner.
Remove, disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and install the caliper, and note these items:
• Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid gets on the paint, w a s h it off
immediately w i t h water.
• To prevent dripping brake f l u i d , cover disconnected hose joints w i t h rags or shop towels.
• Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; b l o w out all passages w i t h compressed air.
• Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles.
• Replace parts w i t h new ones as specified in the illustration.
• 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.
• W h e n reusing pads, always reinstall t h e m in their original positions to prevent loss of braking efficiency.
• Do not reuse drained brake fluid. Use only clean Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid f r o m an unopened container. Non-Honda
brake fluid can cause corrosion and shorten the life of the system.
• Do not mix different brands of brake fluid as they may not be compatible.
• Coat the piston, piston seal groove, and caliper bore w i t h clean brake fluid.
• Replace all rubber parts w i t h new ones whenever disassembled.
• After installing the caliper, check the brake hose and line for leaks, interference, and t w i s t i n g .
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: H o n d a s i l i c o n e g r e a s e ( P / N 0 8 C 3 0 - B 0 2 3 4 M )
/ W E A R I N D I C A T O R
/ Install inner pad with
INNER PAD S H I M A / i t s w e a r indicator upward.
P I S T O N B O O T
Replace.
S N A P R I N G
Replace.
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R
PIN B O O T
Replace.
P A D R E T A I N E R
C A L I P E R
B R A C K E T
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