Disassembly and Assembly

WARNING:
- Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies.
- Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid breathing brake dust.
- Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability.
- When reusing the pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent loss of braking efficiency.

CAUTION:
- 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.
- Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all passages with compressed air. Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles.
- Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do so. Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.
- Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system.

NOTE: Coat piston, piston seal, and caliper bore with clean brake fluid. Replace all rubber parts with new ones whenever disassembled.

- Clean the piston and caliper bore with brake fluid, and inspect for wear and damage.

Piston Boot & Seal Replacement:

- Coat a new piston seal with rubber grease and install the seal in the cylinder groove.

- Apply seal grease to the sealing lips and inside of a new piston boot, and install it in the caliper.

Piston Replacement:

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the caliper cylinder wall.

- Lubricate the caliper cylinder and piston with brake fluid, then install the piston in the cylinder with the dished end facing in.
- Apply seal grease to the sliding surface of the pins and inside of the new pin boots.