Honda CRX silhouetteCRX

Brake Caliper - Disassembly

13-7prose procedure
  1. 9
    Apply Molykote M77 compound to both sides of the pad shims and back of the pads.
  2. 10
    Install the brake pads and pad shims.
    Install the pad with the wear indicator on the inside.
    Exploded view of the front brake caliper pad area showing the brake pads and shims relative to the knuckle, disc and hub.
  3. 11
    Push in the piston so that the caliper will fit over the pads. Keep the boot in position to prevent damaging the boot when pivoting the caliper down.
  4. 12
    Pivot the caliper down into position, then install the bolt B and tighten to 45 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 lb-ft).
    Caliper being pivoted down into position over the disc, with the caliper mounting bolt and its tightening torque called out.
  5. 13
    Install the brake hose clamp bolts to the Knuckle.
  6. 14
    Depress the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work, then road-test.

Disassembly

  1. 1
    Remove the banjo bolt and disconnect the brake hose from the caliper.
    Front brake caliper with the brake hose / banjo bolt and caliper mounting bolt being removed; arrow shows caliper removal direction.
  2. 2
    Remove the caliper bolt, then remove the caliper.
    Avoid damaging the splash guard.

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