Brake lines HONDA CIVIC 1998 6.G User Guide

Master Cylinder/Brake Booster
IRemovaUlnstallation
CAUTION:
. Be care{ul nol to bend or damage the brake lines when
rsmoving the mastsr cYlinder.
. Do not soill brakefluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wssh
it off immediatelY with water'
. To prevent spill3, cover the hose ioints with rags or
shop towels.
9. Remove the four booster mountlng nuts
10. Pull the brake booster forward until the clevis is
clear of the bulkhead.
11. Remove the brake booster from the engine com-
panmenr.'12. Install the brake booster and master cylinder in the
reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
. When connecting the brake lines. make sure
that there is no inte erence between the brake
lines and oth6r Parts.
r Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines
when installing the master cylinder.
NOTE: lf replacing the master cylinder or brake
booster, check and adiust the pushrod clearance
be{ore installing the master cylinder (see page 19-221'
Fill the master cylinder reservoir, and bleed the
brake svstem (see Page 19-7).
After installation. check the brake pedal height and
brake pedal tree play (see page l9-5) and adjust if
necessary.
BRAKE BOOSTER(With ABS: 7" + 8" tandem brake booster)
BRAKE FLUIO LEVELSWITCH CONNECTORS
MASTER CYLINDER
VACUUM HOSE
1.
2.
3,
5.
Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connectors'
Remove the reservoir cap from the master cylinder'
The brake fluid may be sucked out through the top
of the master cylinder reservoir with a syrlnge.
Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder'
Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts and
washers.
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6. Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster'
7. Disconnect the vacuum hose trom the brake booster'
8. Remove the cotter pin and clevis pin from the clevis'
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the clevb by remov-
ing it from the operating rod of the brako booster' lf
the clevis is loosened, adiust the pushrod length
before installing th€ brake booster (see page 19-221'
COTTER PINReplace.
To Rear Wheel Cylinders
14.
-6.4CLEVIS PIN
To Front Caliper(Without ABS)$
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To Front CaliperlWithout ABSi
PBOPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE
15 N.m {1.5 kgl m,11 tbtft)
15 N.m {1.5 kgif.m, 11 lbtft}(With ABS: To modulator unit)lr
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Brake Booster InsPection
FunctionalTest
1. With the engine stopped, depress the brake pedal
several times to deplete the vacuum reservoir, then
depress the pedal hard and hold it for 15 seconds lf
the pedal sinks' either the master cYlinder is
bypassing internally, or the brake system (master
cylinder. lines. modulator, proportioning control
valve, or caliPer) is ieaking.
2. Start the engine with the pedal depressed lf the
pedal sinks slightly, the vacuum booster is operating
normally. lf the pedal height does not vary, the
booster or check valve is faultY.
3. With the engine running. depress the brake pedal
lightly. Apply just enough pressure to hold back
automatic transmission creep. lf the brake pedal
sinks more than 25 mm (1.0 in.) in three minutes,
the master cvlinder is faulty. A slight change in
pedal height when the A'lC compressor cycles on
and off if normal. (The A/C compressor load
changes the vacuum available to the booster')
Leak Test
1. Depress the brake pedal with the engine running.
then stop the engine. lf the pedal height does not
vary while depressed for 30 seconds, the vacuum
booster is OK. lf the pedal rises. the booster is
faulty.
2, With the engine stopped, depress the brake pedal
several times using normal pressure When the
Dedal is first depressed, it should be low On con-
secutive applications, the pedal height should grad-
uallv rise. lf the pedal position does not vary, checK
the booster check valve.
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Booster Check Valve Test
1. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose at the
booster.
2. Stan the engine and let it idle. There should be vac-
uum. lf no vacuum is available, the check valve is
not working properly. Replace the brake booster
vacuum hose and check valve, and retest.
BRAKE BOOSTERVACUUM HOSE(Check valve
built-in)

Brake Hoses/Lines
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Inspection/Torque Specifications
t. Inspect the brake hoses for damage, deterioration, leaks, interference, and twisting.
2. Check the brake lines for damage, rusting. and leakage. Also check for bent brake lines.
3. Check for ieaks at hose and line ioints and connections, and retighten if necessary'
4. Check the master cylinder and ABS modulator unit for damage and leakage
CAUTION: Replace tho brake hose clip whenev€r the brake hose is serviced.
ABS MODULATOR UNIT-Io-BRAKE l-lNE19 N.m (1.9 kgf.m, 14lbl.ftl
PROPOBTIONING CONTROL VALVE.io-BRAKE LINEl5 N.m (1.511 tbf.ftl
MASTER CYLINDER-Io-BMKE LINE
15 N.m (1.5 ksrf.m, 11 lbf'ft)
REAR DISG BRAKE:BRAKE HOSE-to4ALlPER
{BANJO BOLT}34 N.m (3.5 kgtm,25 lbf ftlBLEEO SCREW9 N'm (0.9 kgf.m, 6.5 lM.ftlBRAKE LINE-to-WHEEL CYLINDER15 N.m (1.5 kgl.m, 11 lbf.ftlBLEED SCREW7 N.m {0.7 kst m, 5 lbf,ttl
JBRAKE LINE-io-aRAKE HOSE15 N.m {1.511 tbtft)
BRAKE LINE-Io-BRAKE HOSE15 N.m (1.5 kgt.m, 11 lbf'ft)
(BANJO BOLT}3,1 N.m 13.5 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)
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Brake Hoses/Lines
Hose Replacement
CAUTION:
. Bgfore reagsembling, chgck that all parts are free of
dust and othor foroign particles.
. Repl8ce parts with new ones whenever specified to
do so,
. Do not spill brake fluid on th6 vehicle; it may damage
tho paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash
it off immediately with water.
1.Replace the brake hose if the hose is twisted, cracked,
or if it leaks.
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake line using
a 10 mm flare nut wrench.
FLARE NUTWRENCHlCommerciallyava ilable)
BRAKE LINE
BRAKE HOSE
Remove and discard the brake hose cliD from the
brake hose.
Remove the banjo bolt, and disconnect the brake
hose from the caliper.
Remove the brake hose bracket from the knuckle.
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6. Install the brake hose bracket and brake hose onto
the knuckle first. then connect the brake hose to the
caliper with the banjo bolt and new sealing washers.
BRAKE HOSE
6 mm HOSE BRACKETBOLTS9.8 N.m{1.0 kgf m, 7 lbtfr}
BANJO BOI.T34 N.m{3.5 kgf.m,25 lbt.ftl
7. Install the brake hose onto the uooer brake hose
bracket with a new brake hose clip
15 N.m(1.s ks{.m, 11 lbl.ftl
Connect the brake line to the brake hose.
After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake sys-
tem (see page 19-7).
Perform the following checks:
. Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and
tighten if necessary.
. Check the brake hoses for interference and twist-
I ng.
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Modulator Unit
RemovaUlnstallation
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake tluid on the car; it may damage the paint; it brako lluid does contact the paint, wash it off immedi-
ately with wator.
a Take care not to damage or delorm the brake lin€s during removal and installation.
. To prevent the brake tluid from tlowing, plug and cover the hose €nds and ioints with a shop tow6l or equivalent
mat€rial.
NOTE| Tightentheflare nutsto 15 N.m (1.5 kgnm. l1 lbf.ft).
Removal
'1. Disconnect the modulator unit 10P and Dump motor 2P connectors.
2. Disconnect the brake lines, then remove the modulator unit.
Installaiion
1. Install the modulator unit. then connect the brake lines.
2. Connect the modulator unit 10P and oumD motor 2P connectors.
3. Bleed the brake system.
4. Start the engine, and check that the ABS indicator light goes off.
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PUMP MOTOR2P CONNECTOR
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Heater Unit
Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section {24} before performing repairs or ser-
L Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Frcm under the hood, open the clamp, then discon-
nect the heater valve cable from the heater valve
arm. Turn the heater valve arm to the fully opened
position as shown.
When the engine is cool. drain the engine coolant
from the radiator (see section 10).
!@ Do not remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot; the ongine coolant is under pres'
surg and could severely scald you.
CLAMP
HEATER VALVC CABLE
4. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater unit.
CAUTION: Engine coolant will damage p8int.
Ouickly rinse any spilled engins coolant from painted
su aces,
NOTE: Engine coolant will run out when the hoses
are disconnected; drain it into a clean drip pan.
5. Remove the mounting nut from the heater unit.
NOTE: When removing the mounting nut, take care
not to damage or bend the fuel lines, the brake
lines, etc.
I x 1 .25 mm22 N.m {2.2 kgl.m, 16lblftl
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