brake light HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Owner's Manual

Brake Pedal
Pedal Hoight
1. Disconnect the brake switch connector, loosen the
brake switch locknut, and back off the brake switch
until it is no longer touching the brake pedal.
2. Lift up the carpet, At the insulator cutout, measure
the pedal height from the middle of the right side of
the oedal pad.
BRAKE SWITCH
ERAKE SWITCH
Standard Pedal Height (with floor m8i removed):
A/T: 161 mm (5 5/16 in)
M/T: 155 mm {6 U8 in}
Loosen the pushrod locknut, and screw the pushrod
in or out with pliers until the standard pedal height
from the floor is reached. Do not adjust the pedal
height with the pushrod pressed. After adiustment,
tighten the locknut firmly.
PUSHROD LOCKNUT
15 N.m11.5 kgj m, 11 lbf ftl
4. Screw in the brake switch until its plunger is fully
pressed (threaded end touching the pad on the
pedal arm), Then back otf the switch 1/4 turn to
make 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of clearance between the
threaded end and pad. Tighten the locknut firmly.
Connect the brake switch connecto.. Make sure that
the brake lights 90 off when the pedal is released
5. Checkthe brake pedalfree play as described below
Pedal Free Play
1. With the engine off. inspect the free play on the
pedal pad by pushing the pedal by hand-
Free Play: 1 - 5 mm (1/16 - 3/16 in)
2. lf the pedal free play is out of specification, adiust
the brake switch. lf the pedal free play is insuffi-
cient, it may result in brake drag.
swtTcH
PEOAL PAD
PEDAL FREE PLAY
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Inspection and Adjustment
Brake System Indicator
Circuit Diagram lNuLR.HorJDGNrT 0llSt!ITCHUNDEB.DASHFUSE]NEtAY BOIrllA Nl] 42 4!A
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Parking Brake Switch Test
1. Remove the parking brake cover,
2. Disconnect the connector from the parking brakeswitch.
3. Check for continuity between the terminal and bodyground in each position according to the table.
Terminal
Lever Position \
Positive
TerminalBody Ground
Lever Up--o
Lever Down
NOTE (Canada): lf the parking brake switch is OK, butthe brake system indicator does not function, perform
the input test for the daytime running lights control unit(see section 23).
Brake Fluid Level Switch Test
1. Remove the reservoir cap. Check that the float
moves up and down freely; if it doesn't, replace the
reservoir cap assembly.
2. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
- r9''r
Position12
FLOAT UP
FLOAT DOWNo
RESERVOIR CAP
GROUND
Switch contacts open atproper fluid level.
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Front Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement
1.
Nsvgr u9e an air hose or dry brush to clean brake
assemblies.
Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleaner to avoid
broathing brake dust.
Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheels.
Remove the caliper bolt, and pivot the caliper up
out of the way. Check the hoses and pin boots for
damage and deterioration.
CALIPERBOLTCALIPER BODY
3. Remove the pads, pad shims, and pad retainers.
INNEB PAD SHIMSCheck for weakness.
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IOUTER PAD SHIMCheck for weakness.
i)n.
4. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of
each brake pad lining. The measurement does not
include the pad backing plate thickness.
Brake Pad Thickness:
Standard: 10.5 - 11.5 mm {0.,11 - 0.45 in)
Servics Limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
lf the brake pad thickness is less than the service
limit. replace the front pads and shims together 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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PAD RETAINERS
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Front Brake Disc
Disc Runout Inspection
l.Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheels.
Remove the brake pads {see page 19-9).
Inspect the disc surface for damage and cracks.
Clean the disc thoroughly, and remove all .ust.
Use wheel nuts and suitable plain washers to hold
the disc securely against the hub, then mount a dial
indicator as shown, and maasure the runout at
10 mm (0.4 in) from the outer edge of the disc.
Brake Di3c Runout:
Service Limit: 0.10 mm {0.00,0 in)
WHEEL NUT ANDPLAIN WASHER108 N.m {11 kg{ m, 80 lbf.ft)
lf the disc is beyond the service limit, refinish the
brake disc with an on-car brake lathe. The Kwik-
Lathe produced by Kwik-way Manufacturing Co.
and the "Front Brake Disc Lathe" offered by Snap-
on Tools Co. are approved for this operation.
M8x. Rofinish Limit: 21.0 mm l0.8il in)
NOTE: A new disc should bs refinished if its runout
is greater than 0.10 mm (0.004 in).
Disc Thickness and Parallelism
Inspection
1.Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheels.
Remove the brake pads (see page 19-9).
Using a micromater, measure disc thickness at eight
points, approximately 45'apan and 10 mm (0.4 in)
in from the outer edge of the disc. Replace the brake
disc if the smallest measurement is less than the
max. refinishing limit.
Brake Disc Thickness:
Standard:'97 - 98 modsls:
22.9 -23.1mm {0.90 - 0.91 inl'99 - 00 mod€ls:
23.6 - 23.8 mm {0.93 - 0.94 in}
Max. Refinishing Limit:21.0 mm (o.txl in)
Brake Disc Parallelism: 0.015 mm {0.0006 in} max.
NOTE: This is the maximum allowable difference
between the thickness measurements,
lf the disc is beyond the service limit for parallelism,
refinish the brake disc with an on-car brake lathe.
The Kwik-Lathe produced by Kwik-Way Manufac-
turing Co. and the "Front Brake Disc Lathe" offered
by Snap-on Tools Co. are approved for this opera-
tron.
NOTE: See section 18 for brake disc replacement.
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6.
7.
8.
lf the clearance between the gauge body and
adjusting nut is 0.4 mm (0.02 in), the pushrod-to-
piston clearance is 0 mm. However. if the clearance
between the gauge body and adjusting nut is 0 mm,
the pushrod-to-piston clearance is 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
or more. Therefore it must be adjusted and
recheck€d.
lf clearance is incorrect, loosen the star locknut, and
turn the adjuster in or out to adjust.
. Adjust the clearance while the specified vacuum
is applied to the booster.
. Hold the clevis while adjusting.
Tighten the star locknut securely.
Remove the special tool.
0 - 0.4 mm (0 - 0.02 inl
Adjust the pushrod length as shown if the
is removed,
booster
11610.5 mm{4.6 t 0.02 inl
PUSHRODLOCKNUT1.5N.m 11.5 kgf.m. '11 lbtfl)
Install the master cylinder (see page 19-13).
9.
STAR LOCKNUT22 N.m12.2 kgt m. 16 lbtftl
10.
(Check valve is built-in)
Brake Booster Inspection
FunctionalTest
1. With the engine stopped, press the brake pedal sev-
eral times to deplete the vacuum reservoir. thenpress 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 valve. or
caliper) is leaking.
2. Start the engine with the pedal pressed. lf the pedal
sinks slightly. the vacuum booster is operating nor-
mally. lf the pedal height does not vary, the booster
or check valve is faultv.
3. With the engine running, press the brake pedal light-
ly. Apply just enough pressure to hold back auto-
matic transmission creep. lf the brake pedal sinks
more than 10 mm (3/8 in.) in three minutes, the mas-
ter cylinder is faulty. A slight change in pedal height
when the Ay'C compressor cycles on and off is nor-
mal. (The Ay'C compressor load changes the vacuum
available to the booster.)
Leak Test
1.Press the brake pedal with the engine running, then
stop the engine. lf the pedal height does not vary
while pressed for 30 seconds, the vacuum booster is
OK. lf the pedal rises, the booster is faulty.
With the engine stopped, press the brake pedal sev-
eral times using normal pressure. When the pedal is
first pressed. it should be low, On consecutive appli-
cations, the pedal height should gradually rise. lf thepedal position does not vary. check the booster
check valve.
Boostor Chock Valve Test
1. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose at the
booster.
2. Start 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.
ERAKE BOOSTERVACUUM HOSE
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Rear Drum Brakes
Never use an air hose or dry brush to clgan brake assemblies,
Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleaner to avoid breathing brake dust.
Contaminated brake linings or drums reduce stopping ability.
Block the front wheels betore iacking up lhe rear ot the vehicle,
Block the front wheels, loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
poned. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Release the parking brake, and remove the rear brake drum.
I N.m {0.9rbr.ft)kgl.m,5.5
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Inspection
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BACKING PLATEMarked left and right.
PARKING EBAKE I-EVERMarked left and right.
ADJUSTER BOLTCheck ratchet teethfor wear and damage.UPPER RETURN SPRINGCheck for weaknessand damage.
CLEVIS BCLEVIS A
64 N.m 16.5 kgl.m,47 lbt.ftl
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SPRINGCheck for weaknessano oamage.
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I Replace.
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BRAKE SHOEInspection, see page 19 17lf brake shoes are to bereused, mark and reassemblein same position.
WHEELInspect for leakage.Replacement, seepage 19-20
LOWER RETURNSPRINGCheck for weaknessano oamage.
RETAINER SPRINGInstall securely onlensron prn.
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABSI,'97 - 00 Models
Special Tools ............. 19-26
Component Locations ......................... 19-27
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Features/Construction ............. ......, 19-2A
Circuit Diagram ......... 19-32
ABS Control Unit Terminal
Arrangement ......... 19-34
Troubleshooting Precautions ............. 19-36
Diagnostic Trouble Gode (DTC)
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Indication (SCS Model ................ 19-38
DTG Erasure (MES Mode) ............... 19-39
Troubleshooting lndex .................... 19-40
Troubleshooting
ABS Indicator Light Does Not
Come On ............ 19-41
ABS Indicator Light Does Not
Go Off (No DTC) ........................... 19-43
DTC 1r - 18:
Wheel Sensor .... 19-45
DTC 31 - 38:
Solenoid ............. 19-47
DTC 51 - 53:
ABS Pump Motor ......................... 19-49
DTC 54:
Main Relay ......... 19-52
DTC 61:
lgnition Voltage ........................... 19-54
DTC 81:
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .... 19-55
Modulator Unit
Removal/lnstallation ....................... 19-56
ABS Control Unit
Replacement ..,...... 19-57
Pulsers/Wheel Sensors
Inspection .............. 19-57
Wheel Sensor Replacement ............ 19-58
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Disassembly and Reassembly
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the rear hatch glass.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged spacers and seals.
. Refer to page 20-99forthe rearwindowwiper motor removal and section 23 for the high mount brake light removal.
HINGE SPACERS
HINGE SPACEN('97 - 99 models)HINGE PLATE('00 model)
HARNESSTRIM
REAR SPOILEBSPACER{'99 00 models)
HARNESSTRIM6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgl.m,7.2 tbt.ft)
WASHERSTBIKER
s
R€AF WINDOWWIPER MOTORBASE PLATE
('97 - 98 models)
REAR SPOILERSPACER
CAUTIONLABEL
SEAL
REAR WINDOWWIPER UPPERCOVER
MOTOR BASEPLATE SEAL
PIVOT NUTFEAR TIME 4WDEMBLEM
{cont'd)
20-79
/=
GLASS PROTECTOR
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Body Electrical
Speciaf Toofs ,...,..,.............-.23-2
Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions ......,.,..........,.................. 23-3
Five-step Troubleshooting ........,.,.,...,,.,......... 23-5
Wire Color Codes ...,....,.. 23-5
Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment ..,.,......,......................... 23-6
Dashboard ,.,.,..............-.- 23-7
Door ....................... .........23-10
Index to Cilcuits and Sysiems
Accessory Socket .. ,....,.,..,.,. 23-95*Airbags ................ .,....,. Sestion 24
Air Conditioning ,.,.,.... Section 22
Alternator ................... Section 4
Anti-lock Brake System {ABSI ................... Section 19'A/T Gear Position Indicator ....................... Section 1,1
Automatic Transmission System ...........,.. Section 14
Battery ................... ..............23-50
Blower Controls .,...,.,, Section 22
Charging System ....... Seqtion il
Clock -'98 Model ................ 23-98
Connector ldentification and Wire HarnessRouting .................. ......... 23.11
Cruise Control ............ Ssction 4
Dash Lights Brightness Contlo||er ..................... 23-90
Fan Conlrols ...,......,.... Section 10
Fuel Pump ,..,.,...,....,.... Section 11
Fuses...................... .,,.,.,.,.,,.,23-40*Gauges
Circuit Diagram ......-....-..23-58
Fuel Gauge .....,.,..... Section 11
Speedometer ..,..........,... 23-56
Ground Distribution ,....,.,...23-46
Hatch Glsss ODenor .........................,.,.,.,.,..,.,.,.,,. 23-121
Heater Controls .-........ Soction 21*Horns.,...,..,.,.,....... ................23"104*fgnition Switch ,,.,.,..,.,.,,.,.,.,23-51
lgnition Key Light System -'97 Mod6l .............. 23.88
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BODY
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Gonnector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
How to ldentity Connectors:
ldentification numbers have been assigned to all connectors, The number is preceded by the letter "C" for connectors.
"G" for ground terminals or "T" for non-ground terminals.
Location
HarnessEngine CompartmsntDashboardOthers lFloor, Door,
8oof, Tailgate)
Starter cableT1, T2 and @
Battery ground cableG1 and O
Engine ground cableT3
Transmission ground cableT4
G3
Engine wire harnessC101 through C137
T101 and T102
G101
Engine compartment ware harnessC201 through C218
G201 and G202
Under-hood ABS fuse/relay box
wire harness
t5ano9
Main wire harnessC301 through C309
C351 through C361
C401 through C447
G401 and G402
Dashboard wire harnessC501 through C524 (C525)
G501
Left side wire harnessC551 through C581
G551, G552 and G553
Right side wire harnessC601 through C605
lnterior wire harnessC701 through C703
Rear bumper wire harnessC641 through C643
Heater sub-harnessC731 through C740
Secondary heated oxygen sensor
sub-harness
C721 through C722
Combination switch sub-harnessC751 through C760
Driver's door wire harnessC661 through C667
Front passenger's door wire harnessC6Tl through C676
Left rear door wire harnessC681 through C684
Right rear door wire harnessC69'l through C694
Rear wire harnessC611 through C520
Tailgate wire harnessC631 through C634
G631
SRS main harnessC801 through C808
G801
High mount brake light sub-harnessC651 through C653
Fuel tank oressure sensor sub-harnessC645 through C647
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