Front Brake Disc Removal and Installation

Front Brake Disc Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Keep grease away from the brake disc and the brake pads.

1. Vehicle Lift

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

2. Front Wheel





1. Remove the front wheel.

3. Front Brake Caliper - Detach





1. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A).

2. Remove the caliper assembly (B).

NOTE:
* To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage.
* Do not twist the brake hose excessively.

4. Front Brake Disc





1. Remove the brake disc (A).

NOTE: If the brake disc is stuck to the front hub, thread two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (B) into the brake disc to push it away from the front hub. Turn each bolt 90 degrees at a time to prevent the brake disc from binding.

Installation

NOTE: Keep grease away from the brake disc and the brake pads.

1. Front Brake Disc





1. Install the brake disc (A).

NOTE: Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces between the front hub and the inside of the brake disc.

2. Front Brake Disc Runout - Inspection





1. Inspect the brake disc to wheel surface for damage and cracks.

2. Clean the brake disc thoroughly, and remove all rust.

3. Install suitable flat washers (A) and the wheel nuts (B).

4. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque to hold the brake disc securely against the hub.

5. Set up the dial gauge (C) as shown.

6. Measure the runout at 10 mm (0.39 in) from the outer edge of the brake disc.







7. If the brake disc is beyond the service limit, refinish the brake disc with a Honda-approved commercially available on-car brake lathe.








NOTE:
* If the brake disc is beyond the service limit for refinishing, replace it.
* If the brake disc is replaced with a new one, check the new disc for runout. If the new disc is out of specification, refinish the disc.

3. Front Brake Caliper - Reattach





1. Install the caliper assembly (A).

2. Install the brake hose mounting bolt (B).

4. Front Wheel





1. Install the front wheel.

NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.