plate HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Owners Manual

Rear Damper
Disassembly/lnspection (cont'dl
SELF-LOCK|NG NUT - el10 x 1.25 mm v
29 N.m {3.0 kst'm, 22 lbf.ftlReplace.
DAMPEBMOUNTINGWASHER
DAMPER MOUNTING8U8BERCheck tordeteriorationano oamage.
DAMPERCOLLAR
DAMPERMOUNTING BASE
OAMPER MOUNTING
DAMPER SPRINGCheck lor weakness,compression, and damage.
SPRING MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck for deteriorationano oamage.
BUMP STOPCheck for weaknessand damage,
BUBBESCheck fordeteriorationano oamage.
OUST COVER PLATE
DUST COVERCheck lor bending
DUST COVER BOOTCheck for deteriorationand damage.
18-2A
OAMPER UNITReplace. :
Reassembly
1.Install the damper unit onto a spring compressor.
NOTE: Followthe manufacturer's instructions.
Assemble the rear damper in the reverse order ofdisassembly except the damper mounting washer
and self-locking nut.
NOTE: Align the bottom of the damper spring andspring lower seat as shown.
Position the damper mounting base onto thedamoer unit as shown.
SIRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR:
DAMpERMOUNTTNG (Commerciattyavaitabtel
BRANICKO T/N MST-580A, T/N 7200.or cquivalont
Compress the damper spring with the spring com-pressor.
Install the damper mounting washer, and looselyinstall a new self-locking nut.
Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench, and tight-en the self-locking nut.
SELF-LOCKING NUTDAMPER10 x 1,25 mm29 N m 13.0 kgt.m, 22 lbtftlMOUNTINGWASHER

Front Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement
NOTE: There are two types of front brake calipers:
The caliper types can be identified by the "5410" or"2056" stamped on the caliper body as shown below.
Check the type of the brake caliper before servicing.
5i110 Type:
NOTE: For 2056 type disassembly procedures. see page
19-'10.
Never use an air hose or dry brush lo clean brake
assgmblios.
Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleaner to avoid
breathing brake dust.
Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle, and support it on safety stands. Remove
the front wheels.
Remove the brake hose bracket from the knuckle.
Remove the caliper bolt, and pivot the caliper up
out of the wav.
1.
2.
NOTE: Check the hoses and pin boots for damage
and deterioration.
CALIPER BOLT
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4. Remove the pad shim. pad retainers, and pads.
NOTE: When the caliper is equipped with an outer
pad shim, replace the shim together with the pads
5. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of
each brake pad lining. The measurement does not
include the pad backing plate thickness.
Brake Pad Thickno$:
Standard: 9.5 - 10.5 mm 10.37 - 0.41 in)
SerYico Limit 1.6 mm {0.06 in}
lf the brake pad thickness is less than the service
limit, replace the front Dads as a set.

Front Brake Pads
2056 Type:
@. Never use an air hose or dry brush to clgan brake
assemblies.
. Use an OsHA-approved vacuum cleanor lo avoid
breathing broke dust.
Inspection and Replacement (cont'dl
1. Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly. then raise the
vehicle, and support it on safety stands. Remove
the front wheels.
2. Remove the brake hose bracket from the knuckle.
3. Remove the caliper bolt B, and pivot the caliper up
out of the wav,
EOLT B
NOTE: Check the hoses and pin boots for damage
and deterioration.
Remove the pad shim, pad retainers, and pads.
NOTE: When replacing the pads, replac€ the shim
together with the pads as a set,
OUTERPAD SHIMCheck for wear.
INNER PAD
PAO RETAINERSCheck for weakness anddamage,OUTER PAD
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5. Using vernier calipers. measure the thickness of
each brake pad lining. The measurement does not
include the pad backing plate thickness.
Brake Pad Thicknsss:
Standard; 8.5 - 9.5 mm 10.33 - 0.37 in)
Servica Limh: 1.6 mm {0.06 in}
lf the brake pad thickness is less than the service
limit, replace the front pads as a set,
Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust. and
check for grooves and cracks.
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks,
Install the pad retainers.
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8.
9.

Rear Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement
Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brakeassemblies.
Use an OsHA-apptoved vacuum cl€aner to avoidbreathing brake dust,
Block the front wheels, loosen the rear wneet nutsslightly, support the rear of the vehicle on safetystands, then remove the rear wheels.
Release the parking brake, and remove the calioersh ield.
CALIPER SHIELD
Remove the brake hose clamp bolt from the trailingarm first, then remove the two caliper mountingbolts and the caliper from the bracket.
CAUTION:
. Thoroughly clean the outside of the caliDer toprevent dust and dirt trom entering inside.. Support the calipor with a pieco of wire so thatit does not hang fuom the brake hose.
NOTEr Check the hoses and pin boots for damageor deterioration.
PARKING BRAKE CABLE ^.. ._-_ ---.
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4. Remove the outer pad shim, pads, and pad retainers.
PAO RETAINERS
OUTER PAOSHIMCheck for
REAR BRAKE PADSCheck for wear.
Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness ofeach brake pad lining. The measurement does notanclude the pad backing plate thickness.
Brake Pad Thickness:
Standard: 7.0 - 8.0 mm {0.28 - 0.31 in}Service Limit: 1.5 mm {0.06 in}
lf the pad thickness is less than the service limit,replace the pads and shims together as a set.
BACKING PI-ATE

Rear Brake Galiper
Disassembly (cont'd)
7. Remove the piston by rotating the piston counter-clockwise with the tool, and remove the piston
boot.
CAUTION: Avoid damaging the piston.
PISTON BOOTReplace.
Remove the piston seal.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the cylinderbore.
CALIPER BODYCheck for scoring on
9. Install the special tool between the caliper bodv andspnng cover.
CAUTION: Be caretul not to damags the inside ofthe caliper cylinder during caliper disassembty.
BRAKE SPRINGCOMPRESSOR07HAE - SG00100
11.
LOCKNUTS
Position the locknuts as shown. then turn the shaftuntil the plate just contacts the caliper body.
NOTE: Do not compress the spring under thespring cover.
Turn the shaft clockwise 1/4 -'ll2 tu.n to comoressadjusting spring B in the caliper body.
CAUTION: To preyant damage to the inner compo-nonts. do not turn the shaft mor€ than 1/2 turn.
SHAFT
LOCKNUTS
PISTON SEALReplace.
ADJUSTII{GSPRING 8
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Lower the locknuts fully, and tighten them securely.
NOTE: Keep the locknuts in this position until you
reinstallthe circlip.
Remove the circlip with snap ring pliers.
SNAP RINGPLIERS07914 - SA50001
't 4.Hold the plate with your fingers, and turn the shaft
counterclockwise. Remove the special tool from the
calioer.
LOCKNUTS
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15. Remove the adjusting bolt.
Remove the spring cover, adjusting spring B, spacer,
bearing A, and cup from the adjusting bolt.
Remove the sleeve piston, and remove the pin from
the cam in the caliper body.
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SLEEVE PISTONCheck lor wear anddamage,
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10. lnstall the special tool onto the spring cover, and
turn the shaft until the locknut contacts the plate.
Check that the flared end of the spring cover is below
the circlip groove.
Install the circlip into the groove. then remove the
special tool.
NOTE: Check that the circlip is seated in the groove
properly.
11.
12.
CIRCLIP
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SPRING COVER
13. Coat a new piston seal with recommended silicone
grease in the caliper seal set, and install it in the cali-
per.
PISTON BOOTReplace. RUBBER GREASE
Apply recommended rubber grease in the caliper
seal set to the sealing lips and inside of a new pis-
ton boot, and install it in the caliper.
Coat the outside of the piston with brake fluid, and
install it onto the adjusting bolt while rotating it
clockwise with the tool.
CAUTION: Avoid damaging the piston and piston
boot.
PISTON SEALReplace.
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PISTON
(cont'd)
19-33

Rear Drum Brake
Index/lnspection
'1.
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Never use an air hose or dly brush to clean brake assemblies,
Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleanar to avoid breathing brake dust,
Contaminated brake linings or drums reduce stopping ability.
Block the tront wheels before iacking up ths r€ar of lhe vehicle.
Block the front wheels, loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, support the rear of the vehicle on safety stands, then
remove the rear wheels.
2. Release the parking brake, and remove the rear brake drum.
I N m 10.9 kgtm, 6.5 lbf.ftl
TENSION PIN
10 mm BOLT6,1N m 15.5 kgf m,47 tbf.ft)
WHEEL CYLINDERInspect for leakage.lf necessary, replace as an assembly.
u-cLrPReplace.
WAVEWASHER
PARKING BRAKE LEVERMarked left and right.
Check for weaknessano oamage,
UPPER RETURN SPRING
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BACKING PLATEMarked lelt and right-
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ADJUSTER BOI-TCheck ratchet teethfor wear and damage.LOWER RETURNSPRINGCheck for weaknessand oamage.BRAKE SHOEInspection, see page 19-36lf brake shoes are to bereused, mark and reassemblein same position.
SELF.ADJUSTERLEVEB
SELF-ADJUSTERSPRINGCheck for weaknessano oamage.
BRAKE DRUMInspection, see page '19 36
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Parking Brake Cable
LInspection and Replacement
CAUTION: The parking blake cables must not be bent or distorted. This will lead to stiff operation and premature cable
failure.
PARKING BRAKE CABLECheck for faulty movement.
PARKING BRAKE LEVERCheck for smoothoperation.
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EOUALIZER
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
Disc Brake Type:
Disconnect the parking brake cable from the lever on the
caliper by removing the lock pin and clevis pin, and remove
the cable from the arm by removing the clip
CLEVIS PIN
Drum Brake Type:
Remove the parking brake cable from the backing plate
using a 12 mm offset wrench as shown.
12 mmOFFSET WRENCH(Commercially available)
DISC BRAKE TYPE:
CLEVIS PIN
PARKING ERAKE CABLE
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BACKING PLATE
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l}tWheel Sensor Replacement
NOTE:
. Becareful when installingthe sensors to avoid twisting the wires.
. The torque value of the bolts is 9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7 lbf.ft).
Front
FRONT WHEEL SENSOR
Rear
1. Remove the hub bearing unit (see section 18).
2. Remove the four backing plate bolts.
3, Pull the backing plate away from the trailing arm, then remove the wheel sensor. lt is not necessary to disconnect the
brake line.
NOTE: This illustration is drum brake type. The torque value of the disk type is same as drum type.
REAR WHEEL SENSOR
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