Arrangement of brake system components Note: The illustration shows a left-hand drive model; the location on the right-hand drive model is symmetrical. 1. MAIN CYLINDER Removal/Installation ( see below ) Master cylinder disassembly ( see below ) Master...
Rubber brake parts and brake booster Brake booster (A) Check the operation of the brakes by depressing the brake pedal. If there are problems with the brakes, check the brake booster. If the brake booster is malfunctioning or showing signs of leakage,...
Brake pedal — check Pedal Height 1. Disconnect the brake light switch connector, loosen the brake light switch locknut and unscrew it so that it no longer touches the brake pedal. 2. Turn away a rug and measure height of a pedal from the...
Parking brake — check and adjustment Examination 1. Tighten the parking brake lever with a force of 196 N (20 kgf) and fully apply the parking brake. The parking brake lever travel should be the specified number of clicks. Number of clicks before applying...
Bleeding the brake system Note: Do not reuse drained brake fluid. Use only clean Genuine Honda brake fluid or equivalent DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid. Do not allow dirt or other foreign matter to enter the brake fluid. Do not spill brake fluid on...
Testing the parking brake switch 1. Remove the rear console and disconnect the connector from the switch. 2. Check for continuity between the positive terminal and ground: With lever pulled (up) should be conductive. With lever released (at the bottom)...
Testing the brake fluid level sensor 1. Remove the lid from the tank. Make sure the float moves up and down freely; otherwise, replace the reservoir cap assembly. 2. Check if there is continuity between the terminals in the lower and upper positions of the...
Front wheel brake pads — check and replace Warning! Frequent inhalation of dust from brake pad surfaces, regardless of the composition of the material, can be hazardous to your health. Do not inhale dust. Do not clean brake surfaces with compressed air or a...
Front Wheel Brake Disc — Runout Check 1. Slightly loosen the front wheel nuts, then raise the vehicle and secure it on the safety stands. Remove the front wheels. 2. Remove the brake pads ( see above ). 3. Check the disc surface for damage and cracks....
Checking the thickness and parallelism of the disc 1. Slightly loosen the front wheel nuts, then raise the vehicle and secure it on the safety stands. Remove the front wheels. 2. Remove the brake pads ( see above ). 3. Using a micrometer, measure the disc thickness at...
Front wheel brake caliper — disassembly and assembly 1. INTERNAL GASKET B 2. INTERNAL GASKET A 3. WEAR INDICATOR. Install the inner pad with the wear indicator facing up. 4. SHOE OUTER GASKET 5. FINGER B 6. FINGER BOOT 7. FINGER BOOTS. Replace 8. SHADED BOLTS 12 mm, 113...
Master cylinder, brake booster — removal and installation 1. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR CONNECTORS 2. Master cylinder side 3. ROD SEAL. Replace 4. Brake booster side 5. VACUUM HOSE 6. LOCK PIN. Replace 7. HEADED PIN WITH COTTON HOLE 8. PIN 9. 13 Nm (1.3 kgf/m) 10. GASKET....
Master Cylinder, Brake Booster — Disassembly 1. Remove the master cylinder ( see above ). 2. Remove the stem seal from the brake booster side. 3. Remove the ring clip by sinking the secondary piston (drawing in the middle column in the center). 4. Remove the...
Master Cylinder, Brake Booster — Assembly Note: When replacing the primary, secondary piston or master cylinder body, check and adjust the pressure rod clearance before installing the master cylinder ( see below ). Clean all components in brake fluid and air...
Push rod gap adjustment Note: If necessary, check and adjust the clearance between the push rod and piston before installing the master cylinder. 1. Attach the special tool to the master cylinder body; by turning the adjusting nut, move the...
Master Cylinder, Brake Booster — Check Leak test 1. Connect a vacuum gauge between the brake booster and stop valve. 2. Start the engine, adjust the engine speed with the accelerator pedal so that the vacuum gauge readings are 40.0-66.7 kPa (300-500 mmHg),...
Rear wheel drum brakes 1. 9 Nm (0.9 kgf/m) 2. WORKING CYLINDER. Check for leakage. Disassembly / Inspection ( see below ) 3. CLAMP. Replace 4. WAVY WASHER 5. PARKING BRAKE LEVER Marked on the left and right. 6. UPPER RETURN SPRING, Check for...
Checking drum brakes 1. Check the slave cylinder for leakage. 2. Check brake pads for cracks, oil, wear or contamination. 3. Measure the thickness of the friction linings of the brake pads. The thickness of the friction linings of the brake...
Replacement of drum brake pads Disassembly 1. Remove the tension pins by depressing the detent springs and turning them. 2. Lower the brake shoe assembly and remove the lower return spring. Note: Be careful not to damage the dust cover on the slave...
Slave cylinder — disassembly and inspection Note: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, as it can ruin the paintwork; If fluid does spill, wash it off immediately with water. Clean all components in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all channels with...
Brake Hoses and Tubes — Checking and Tightening Torques 1. Check the brake hoses for damage, wear, leakage, interference and kinking. 2. Check the brake lines for damage, rust and leakage. Also check if the tubes are bent. 3. Check for leaks at the joints of hoses and tubes...
Replacement of brake hoses Note: Before assembling, make sure that the components are free of dust and other foreign matter. Replace parts with new ones if indicated in the instructions. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, as it can ruin the...
Parking brake cable — check and replace Note: The parking brake cables must not be bent or deformed. Otherwise, it will lead to hard operation and premature failure of the cable. 1. PARK BRAKE LEVER. Check for smooth operation 2. PARK BRAKE CABLE. Check for...
Location of ABS system components 1. MODULATOR ASSEMBLY (CONTROL UNIT / ABS MODULATOR UNIT) 2. FUSE/RELAY BOX UNDER THE HOOD 3. REAR WHEEL SENSOR 4. REAR LEFT SENSOR 5. FUSE/RELAY BOX UNDER DASHBOARD 6. FRONT LEFT SENSOR 7. DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR 8. RIGHT...
Characteristics and design of the ABS system Pressing the brake pedal while driving may lock the wheels before the vehicle comes to a halt. If the front wheels are blocked, the vehicle's maneuverability is reduced, if the rear wheels are blocked, the vehicle's...
The location of the contacts of the ABS control unit ABS control unit connector Connector «Mother» from the harness side *1: When measuring voltage, connect jumper terminal No. 15 of the ABS control unit connector to body ground.
Precautions for troubleshooting ABS ABS indicator 1. If the system is OK, the ABS indicator goes out two seconds after the ignition key is turned to the ON position (II) without starting the engine, then lights up again and goes out after two seconds....
ABS Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) Indication of the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) Note: This operation can also be performed using the Honda PGM Tester. 1. Jumper the diagnostic connector (2 pin), located on the center console on the passenger side. 2....
ABS modulator assembly — removal and installation 1. CONNECTOR LOCK 2. ABS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR 1. To the secondary piston side of the master cylinder 2. To the working cylinder of the right rear wheel 3. To the primary piston side of the master cylinder 4. ABS...
Impulse generators and wheel sensors Examination 1. Check the impulse generators on the front and rear wheels for chipped or damaged teeth. 2. Measure the air gap between the wheel sensor and the pulse generator over the entire circumference by rotating...