Front Brake Caliper — Disassembly and Assembly (Honda HR-V 1)

Warning! Frequent inhalation of dust from brake pad surfaces, regardless of the material composition, may pose a health hazard.

• Do not inhale dust.
• Do not clean brake surfaces with compressed air or a brush. Use a vacuum cleaner.

Note

Do not spill brake fluid on your car as it may damage the paintwork; if liquid does spill, wash it off immediately with water.

To prevent liquid from spilling, cover the hose joints with rags or napkins.

Clean all components in brake fluid and dry in open air; blow out all channels with compressed air.

Before assembly, make sure that the components are free of dust and other foreign particles.



Replace parts with new ones when instructed to do so.

Do not allow dirt or other foreign matter to enter the brake fluid.

Dirty brake discs or pads increase braking distance.

When reusing brake pads, always install them in their original position to avoid loss of braking efficiency.

Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

Use only clean Genuine Honda brake fluid or equivalent DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid.

Apply clean brake fluid to the piston and piston cylinder walls.

In case of disassembly, replace all rubber parts with new ones.

After installing the front wheel brake caliper:

Check for leaks at hose and tube joints or fittings and tighten if necessary.

Check that the brake hoses are not obstructed or kinked.

Use the recommended rubber lubricant included with the caliper seal kit.

Use the recommended seal lubricant included with the caliper seal kit.

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