Front Brake Pad Inspection And Replacement - Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual

Conventional Brake Components

Front Brake Pad 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.
1. Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly. Raise the front
of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in
the proper locations (see page 1-15). Remove the
front wheels.
2. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A) from the
knuckle.
B
C
3. Hold the caliper pin with a wrench, being careful
not to damage the pin boot. Remove the caliper
bolt (B) with another wrench.
4. Pivot the caliper (C) up out of the way. Check the
brake hose and pin boots for damage and
deterioration.
19-12
A
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
5. Remove the pad shims (A), pad retainers (B), and
brake pads (C). '99-01 models have two pairs of the
pad shim. '02-04 models have one pair of the pad
shim.
A
C
6. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of
each brake pad lining. The measurement does not
include pad backing plate (A) thickness.
Brake Pad Thickness:
Standard: 10.5 11.5 mm (0.41 0.45 in.)
Service Limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
'99 Model:
A
'00-04 Models:
A
7. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service
limit, replace the front pads as a set.
8. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and
check for grooves and cracks.
B
A
C