CaptainRich
Feb 1, 2011, 06:34 AM
1. Raise and support rear of vehicle and remove wheels.
2. Remove caliper shield, if equipped, then disconnect parking brake cable from caliper.
3. Unfasten caliper and position aside, leaving brake line attached.
4. Remove brake pads and, if equipped, the shims (see pic).
5. Clean caliper and inspect for excessive wear or damage.
6. Install pad retainers, then the pads and shims, if equipped.
7. Rotate caliper piston into position in cylinder, then turn back piston to align cutout in piston with projection on inner pad.
8. Install caliper, torquing attaching bolts to specifications. Ensure piston boot is not twisted when installing caliper.
9. Connect parking brake cable to caliper.
10. Install caliper shield, torquing attaching bolts to specifications.
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TxGreaseMonkey
Feb 1, 2011, 07:22 AM
CaptainRich provided an excellent write-up. Factors that frequently prompt questions are how to get the piston back into the caliper and how to remove the disc. Hopefully, the link below will help:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-14.html#post2691596