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Front Brake Caliper (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022): Installation

NOTICE: 

Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

  1. Caliper Pin and Pin Boot - Install
    GHH463814Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Apply a thin coat of Honda caliper grease (P/N 08C30-B0224M) to caliper pin A, caliper pin B, and the new pin boots (C).

    2. Install the pin boots.

    3. Install caliper pin A and caliper pin B.

    NOTE: 

    • Make sure that the pin boots are properly positioned into the grooves (D) of the caliper pin and the grooves (E) of the caliper bracket.
    • Make sure that caliper pin A and caliper pin B are installed correctly. The upper caliper pin and the lower caliper pin are different. If caliper pin A and caliper pin B are installed in the wrong location, it will cause vibration, uneven or rapid brake pad wear, and possibly uneven tire wear.
    • Remove air from within the pin boots.
  2. Brake Pad - Install 
  3. Brake Caliper Body - Install
    Fig 1: Brake Caliper Body With Torque Specifications
    GHH463815Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the caliper body (A).

    2. Connect the brake hose (B) to the caliper body with the banjo bolt (C) and new sealing washers (D).

  4. Brake System - Bleed
  5. Brake Hose and Line - Check

    NOTE: 

    • Check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary.
    • Check the brake hoses for interference and twisting.
  6. Front Wheels - Install