Front Brake Caliper Overhaul: Reassembly

NOTE: 

• Where icon is shown, see below for further information.
• Review the Service Precautions before doing repairs or service .
• Coat the piston, the piston seal groove, and the caliper bore with clean brake fluid.
• Use recommended greases in the front caliper set.

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Fig 1: Caliper Bolt Torque Specifications

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	Detailed information, notes, and precautions
	Torque: N.m (kgf.m, lbf.ft)
	Replace

1. Caliper Pin and Pin Boot - Install

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   1. Apply a thin coat of Honda silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) or service set grease (NIGLUBE RM) to the caliper pins (A) and new pin boots (B). 2. Install the pin boots. 3. Install the caliper pins. NOTE:  Make sure that the caliper pins are installed correctly. The upper caliper pin and the lower caliper pin are different. If these caliper pins are installed in the wrong location, it will cause vibration, uneven or rapid brake pad wear, and possibly uneven tire wear. Make sure that the pin boots are properly positioned into the grooves (C) of the caliper pin and the grooves (D) of the caliper bracket. Remove the air from inside the pin boots.

2. Bleed Screw - Install
3. Piston Boot and Piston Seal - Install

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   1. Apply a thin coat of Honda silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) or service set grease (Shin-Etsu Chemical KS62M) to a new piston seal (A). 2. Install the piston seal. 3. Apply a thin coat of Honda silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) or service set grease (Cosmo Rubber Grease) to a new piston boot (B). 4. Install the piston boot.

4. Piston - Install

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   1. Apply brake fluid to the outer surface of the piston (A), then set the piston in place on the caliper body (B).

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   2. Install the brake caliper piston compressor tool (A) on the caliper body (B). 3. Press in the piston with the brake caliper piston compressor tool. NOTE:  Make sure that the piston boot is properly positioned into the groove of the piston. Do not press the piston diagonally, and do not force it. Be careful not to damage the piston boot when pressing in the piston.