brake pads HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G User Guide

4. Remove the pad retainers (A). and check the caliper
pins for free movement.
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8.
5. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust. and
check for grooves and cracks.
6, Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
Apply Dow Corning Molykote M77 grease to the
retainers on their mating surfaces against the
caliper bracket,
Installthe pad retainers. Wipe excess grease offthe
retainers. Contaminated brake discs and pads
reduce stopping ability. Keep grease off the discs
and pads.
Apply Dow Corning Molykote lvl77 grease to both
sides of the pad shims {A), the back of the pads (B),
and the other areas indicated by the arrows. Wipe
excess grease off the shim. Contaminated brake
discs and pads reduce stopping ability. Keep
grease off the discs and pads.
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10. Installthe brake pads and pad shims correctly.
Installthe pads wirh the wear indicators {C) on the
inside.
lf you are reusing the pads, always reinstall the
brake pads in their original positions to prevent a
momentary loss of braking efficiency.
11. Rotate the caliper piston clockwise into the cylinder,
then align the cutout (A) in the piston with the tab
{B) on the inner pad by turning the piston back so
the caliper can be installed on the pad. Lubricate
the boot with rubber grease to avoid twisting the
Diston boot. lf the piston boot is twisted, back it out
so it is positioned properly.
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14.
Installthe brake caliper (C) and caliper bolts (D).
and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Installthe brake hose (E).
Press the brake pedal several times to make sure
the brake works, then test-drive.
NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require a
greeter pedal stroke immediately after the brake
pads have been replaced as a set. Several
applications of the brake pedal will restore the
normal pedal stroke,
15. Check the parking brake adjustment {see page 19-7).
16. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line
joints or connections, and retighten if necessarY.
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Conventional Brake Components
Rear Brake Disc Inspection
Runout
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper location (see page 1-8).Remove the rear wheels,
2. Remove the brake pads (see page 19-20).
3. Inspect the disc surface for damage and cracks.
Clean the disc thoroughly, and remove all rust,
4. lnstall suita ble f lat washers (A) and wheel nuts, andtighten the nuts to the specified torque to hold thebrake disc securely against the hub.
108 N.m (11.0 kgf.m,80lbf.ft)
Set up the dial gauge against the brake disc as
shown. and measure the runout at 10 mm (0.4 in.)
from the outer edge of the disc.
Brake Disc Runout;
Service Limit: 0.10 mm {0.004 in.)
lf the disc is beyond the service limit, refinish thebrake disc.
Max. Refinish Limit: 9.0 mm (0.35 in.)
NOTE:. lf the brake disc is beyondtheservice limitfor
refinishing, replace it (see page 18-26).. A new disc should be refinished if its runout isgreater than 0.10 mm (0.004 in.).
19-22
Thickness and Parallelism
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support with
safety stands in the proper location (see page l-g).Remove the rear wheels.
2. Remove the brake pads {see page 19 20).
3, Using a micrometer, measure disc thickness ateight points, approximately 45'apart and 10 mm
{0.4 in.) from the outer edge of the disc.
Brake Disc Thickness:
Standard: 9.9-10.1 mm (0.389 0.397 in.l
Max. Retinishing Limit: 9.0 mm (0.35 in.)
Brake Disc Parallelism: 0.016 mm 10.0006 in.)
max.
4.lf the smallest measurement is less than the max.
refinishing limit, replace the brake disc (see page
18-26).
lf the disc is beyond the service limit for parallelism,
refinish the brake disc with an on-car brake lathe.

Rear Brake Caliper Overhaul
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'
Remove, disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and installthe caliper, and note these items:
. Donotspill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake f luid gets on the paint, wash it off
immediately with water.. To prevent dripping. cover disconnected hose joints with rags or shop towels.
. Cleanall partsinbrakefluidandairdry;blowoutall passageswith compressed air'
. Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles
. Replace pans with new ones as specified in the illustration.. Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter contaminates the brake fluid.
. When reusing pads, always reinstallthem in their original positions to prevent loss of b ra king efficie ncy.
. Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
. Use only clean Honda DOT 3 brake fluid. Non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and shorten the life of the
system.. Do not mix different brands ot brake fluid as they may not be compatible.
. Coatthe piston, piston seal groove, and caliper bore with clean brake fluid.
. Make sure no grease or oil gets on the brake discs or pads.
. Replaceall rubber parts with new ones whenever disassembled.
. After installing the caliper, check the brake hose and line for leaks, interference. and twisting.
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Service Manual lndex
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NOTE: Referto the lollowing listto look up A/C Pressure Switch CircuitDTCS, symptoms, fuses, connectors, wire Troubleshooting ......... ...-.-....-...-.-.-....-..21-32 Bharnesses, specifications, maintenanceschedules, and general serviceinlormation:
DTC Troubleshooting Indexes
A/C Signal CircuitTroubleshooting.........................-...... 11-'133 Back-up Light SwitchTest .......................................................... 13'3A/F lAir Fuel Ratiol SensorABS/TCS Components ........................ 19-34 Replacement ....................................... 1 1-113 Back-up Li9ht3EPS Components ................................. '17-22 Circuit DiagramFueland Emissions11-i A-Dillar Corner Trim
ABS Indicator Circuit
Heating/Ventilation ................................ 21-9 Replacement ...............-.....-..............-.... 20,96 Ball Joint BootssRS ........................................................ 23-28Replacement ......
... 19-52 Ball Joints
22-75
18 16
Remova1.............-.......... . ...........18-10Symptom Troubleshooting Indexes TroubleshootingABS/TCSComponents........................ 19 35Cruise Control System ..........................4 38 ABS Modulator-contml UnitEPS Components ................................. 17-23 Bemoval/lnstallation ............................ 19-57 BettervFan Controls10,12
Accessory Powor Socket Front
Blowor Pow€r Transistor
.......22 50
Blower UnitRemoval/lnstallation ............................ 21-39
Fuel and Em issions .............................. 11-10 ABS/TCS ComoonentsHeating/Ventilation..............................21 10 Component Location Index ................. 19-30 Beverage Holder
SRS ........................................................ 23'30 CircuitDiaqram.......................... 19'42Blower MotorReplacement .....21 41
21-38
Power 0istribution ...............................22-46 TesVReplacement .............................. 22'149Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box ............... 22 45Under-hood Fuse/Belay Box ...............22 44 Accessory Power Sockets
Fuse/Relay lndexes
(to harness)
Connector and Wire Harness lndexesComponent Connectors
Circuit Oiagram .................................. 22-149
Air Cleaner......2214 Rep1acemen1.....................................11-162
Air MixControl MotorMeintenence section .................... Section 3 Replacement ......................................... 21'34 Brake CelipersTest......................21-34 Overhaul19-14,23Gene.al lnlormation section........ Section 1
21.57
Airbag. Driver's
Ahernator FR Signal CircuitTroubleshooting .... .........-..........11 134
AntennaReplacement
Inspection ............................................. 19-24Rep|acement................. .................... 19-25
Bieke Meder Cylinder
Irake Discs
A
Replacement ....................................... 23 1 'l3 Inspection .................... ................... 19-13,22Repair ...........-...................................... 23 1 16Brake Fluid Level SwitchAirbag. Front Passenger's TestBeplacement....................................... 23-1 14AIC Brake LightsComponent Location fndex ...................21-3 Altemator CircuitDiagram....................................22-74Description.....................................-....21'1'l Beplacement ................ ........................... 4 29CircuitDiagram....................................21-14 Overhaul .................................................4-30 Brake Lines and Hoses
19.10
A/C CompressolReplacement .......-...-............................. 21 -41
A/C Compr€ssor ClulchRep1acement......................................... 19-15.........22-103 Inspection ............................................. 19-16Inspecton........Overhaul ..........
A/C CondenserReplacement,.,
21-442l-49 Audio Unit
Replacement
Brake PadsRemoval/lnstallation .. ........................22-100 Inspection/Rep1acement................ 19-11,20A/C Compressor Clutch CircuitTroubleshooting ................................... 21-30 Audio Unit Connector Brake Pedal22101 Adjustment..............19,6ArfC Comoressor Relief ValvcReplacement ..........-...-.......................... 21-51 Audio/Entertainment
A/C Compr$sor Thermal Protector Circuit DiagramReplacement............-............................ 21-51
Component Location In dex .................22-9A Test .......-.............. 22-84Breke Pedal Posilion Switch
Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal Clrcuit11-137
.....21 52
A/C Condenser Fan CircuitTroubleshooting ................... . . . . . .....21-28
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Troubleshooting
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