honda cr v 19997 2000 User Manual

							
Bleeding
CAUNON:
. Do not spill brake tluid on the vehicle. it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does contaqt th€ paint, wash
it otf immodiately with water.
. Maks sure no dirt oy other forsign matter is allowsd
to contaminate the brake fluid.
NOTE:
. Do not reuse the drained fluid.
. Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using
a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and
decrease the life of the svstem.
. The reservoir on the master cylinder must be at the
MAX (upper) level mark at the start of bleeding pro-
cedure and checked after bleeding each brake caliper
and wheel cylinder. Add fluid as required.
1, Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir is at
the MAX (uDDer) level line.
MAX {UPPER) LEVELLINE
RESERVOIR
MASTER CYLINDER
2.
3.
Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal several
times, then apply steady pressu.e.
Loosen the brake bleed screw to allow air to escape
from the system. Then tighten the bleed screw
securely.
Repeat the procedure for each wheel in the sequence
shown below until air bubbles no longer appear in
the tluid.
Refill the reservoir on the master cvlinder to the
MAX (upper) level line.
ALEEDING SEOUENCE:
O Front RightGt Rear Right
O Front LeflO Rear Left
NOTE: Bleed the front calipers first in the bleeding
procedure.
4.
FRONT:
BLEEO SCREW7 N.m (0.? kgf.m, 5 lbf.ftl
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Inspection and Adjustment
Brake System Indicator
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Parking Brake Switch Test
1. Remove the parking brake cover,
2. Disconnect the connector from the parking brakeswitch.
3. Check for continuity between the terminal and bodyground in each position according to the table.
 Terminal
Lever Position \
Positive
TerminalBody Ground
Lever Up--o
Lever Down
NOTE (Canada): lf the parking brake switch is OK, butthe brake system indicator does not function, perform
the input test for the daytime running lights control unit(see section 23).
Brake Fluid Level Switch Test
1. Remove the reservoir cap. Check that the float
moves up and down freely; if it doesnt, replace the
reservoir cap assembly.
2. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
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Position12
FLOAT UP
FLOAT DOWNo
RESERVOIR CAP
GROUND
Switch contacts open atproper fluid level.
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Front Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement
1.
Nsvgr u9e an air hose or dry brush to clean brake
assemblies.
Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleaner to avoid
broathing brake dust.
Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheels.
Remove the caliper bolt, and pivot the caliper up
out of the way. Check the hoses and pin boots for
damage and deterioration.
CALIPERBOLTCALIPER BODY
3. Remove the pads, pad shims, and pad retainers.
INNEB PAD SHIMSCheck for weakness.
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IOUTER PAD SHIMCheck for weakness.
i)n.
4. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of
each brake pad lining. The measurement does not
include the pad backing plate thickness.
Brake Pad Thickness:
Standard: 10.5 - 11.5 mm {0.,11 - 0.45 in)
Servics Limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
lf the brake pad thickness is less than the service
limit. replace the front pads and shims together as a
set.
Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and
check for grooves and cracks.
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
Install the pad retainers.
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PAD RETAINERS
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Front Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement (contdl
9. Apply Molykote M77 grease or Daikalub 528Dgrease to both sides of the pad shims and the back
of the pads. Wipe excess grease off the shims.
Apply Molykote M77
to both sides of shims.
INOICATOR
Apply Molykote M77or 0aikalub 528Dto both sides of shim.
10.
INNER PAD
OUTER PAD
lnstall the brake pads and pad shims correctly.
Install the pad with the wear indicator on the inside.
. When reusing the pads, always reinstall thebrake pads in their original positions to prevent
loss of braking efficiency.. Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stop-ping ability. Keep grease off the discs and pads.
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11. Push in the piston so that the caliper willfit over thepads. Make sure the piston boot is in position toprevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper
down.
CALIPER BOLT49 N.m (5.0 kgf.m, 36 lbf.ftl
13.
Pivot the caliper down into position, being careful
not to damage the pin boot. Install the caliper bolt
and tighten it,
Press the brake pedal several times to make sure
the brakes work, then test-drive.
NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require agreater pedal stroke immediately after the brakepads have been replaced as a set. Several applica-
tions of the brake pedal will restore the normalpedal stroke.
After installation, check for leaks at hose and linejoints and connections, and retighten if necessary.
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