Front Brake Caliper - Honda Civic Service Manual

Front Brake Caliper
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Disassembly
NOTE: There are two types of front brake calipers:
T h e c a l i p e r t y p e s c a n b e i d e n t i f i e d b y t h e
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"2056" stamped on the caliper body as shown below.
Check the type of the brake caliper before servicing.
5410 Type:
NOTE: For 2056 type disassembly procedures, see page
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o Never use an air hose ot dry brush to clean brakg
assemblies.
. Use an OSHA approved vacuum clganer to avoid
breathing brake dust.
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake lluid on the vehicls; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does conlact the paint, wash
it off immedistely with waier.
. To prevenl spills, covet the hose ioin$ with rags or
shop towels.
. Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all
passages with compressed air.
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Remove the banjo bolt, and disconnect the brake
hose from the caliDer.
CALIPER
BANJO EOLT
SEALING
Replace.
BOLTS
Remove the caliper bolts, then remove the caliper
from the bracket.
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R e p l a c e .
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R e m o v e t h e c a l i p e r p i n s a n d p i n b o o t s f r o m t h e
calioer bracket,
CALTPER
PIN B
CAL|PER BRACKET
CALIPER PIN A
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lf necessary. apply compressed air to the caliper
fluid inlet to get the piston out. Place a shop rag or
wooden block as shown to cushion the piston when
it is expelled. Use low pressure air in short spurts.
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. Do not place your iingers in tront ol the piston.
. Do not use high air pressure; use 8n OSHA
approved 30 PSI nozzls,
Remove the piston from the caliper, and check the
piston for scoring.
Remove the boot clip, piston boot and piston seal.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the cylindcr
PISTON SEAL
Replace.
BOOT CLIP
Replace.
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PISTON BOOT
CALIPER BODY
Check for scoring
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