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Front Brake Caliper Overhaul: Reassembly: Procedure

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NOTE:

Numbered call-outs in figure pertain to list numbers in following procedure.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Brake Caliper Components With Torque Specifications For Reassembly
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Detailed information, notes, and precautions
Torque: N.m (kgf.m, lbf.ft)
Replace
  1. Caliper Pins and Pin Boots - Install
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    		 1. Apply a thin coat of Honda silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) or caliper set grease (NIGLUBE RM) to the caliper pins (A) and new pin boots (B).

    NOTE:  Use the grease that is included in the caliper set.

    2. Install the pin boots.

    3. Install the caliper pins.

    • 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. Pistons Boots and Piston Seals - 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 new piston seals (A).

    NOTE:  Use the grease that is included in the caliper set.

    2. Install the piston seals.

    3. Apply a thin coat of Honda silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) or service set grease (Cosmo Rubber Grease) to new piston boots (B).

    NOTE:  Use the grease that is included in the caliper set.

    4. Install the piston boots.
  4. Pistons - Install
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    		 1. Apply brake fluid to the outer surface of the pistons (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 boots is properly positioned into the grooves of the pistons.
    • Do not press the pistons diagonally, and do not force it.
    • Be careful not to damage the piston boots when pressing in the pistons.
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