Front Brake Caliper Overhaul: Disassembly

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Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.

• Avoid breathing dust particles.
• Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.

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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.

NOTE: 

• Clean all parts with brake cleaner and air dry; blow out all passages with compressed air.
• Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter gets in the brake fluid.
• Make sure no grease or oil gets on the brake discs or pads.
• Do not reuse the drained brake fluid. Use only clean genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid from an unopened container. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and shorten the life of the system.
• Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.

• 1. Brake Caliper - Disassemble

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  KA (2WD), KC (2WD) 

  1. Set the wooden block (A) or several shop towels to the caliper body (B) as shown

  2. Blow out the piston with compressed air gradually, and remove the piston from the caliper body.

  NOTE:  Do not put the hand into the caliper body because the piston will come out forcibly from the caliper body.

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  3. Remove the boot ring (A) 4. Remove the piston boot (B) 5. Remove the piston seal (C). NOTE:  Be careful not to damage the inner surface of the cylinder wall with the tool.

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  KA (AWD), KC (AWD), KX  1. Set the wooden block (A) or several shop towels to the caliper body (B) as shown 2. Blow out the piston with compressed air gradually, and remove the piston from the caliper body. NOTE:  Do not put the hand into the caliper body because the piston will come out forcibly from the caliper body.

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  3. Remove the piston boots (A) 4. Remove the piston seals (B). NOTE:  Be careful not to damage the inner surface of the cylinder wall with the tool.

• 2. Caliper Pin and Pin Boot - Remove

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  1. Remove the caliper pins (A).

  NOTE:  The upper and lower caliper pins are different. During installation, make sure the caliper pins are in the proper positions

  2. Remove the pin boots (B).