Rear

WARNING:
^ Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies.
^ Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner, to avoid breathing brake dust.

1. Block the front wheels, loosen the rear wheel lug. nuts slightly, support the rear of car on safety stands, then remove the rear wheels. Release the parking brake.

Caliper Shield Removal:

2. Remove the caliper shield.

Caliper Removal:

3. Remove the two caliper mounting bolts and the caliper from the bracket.

CAUTION:
^ Thoroughly clean the outside of the caliper to prevent dust and dirt from entering inside.
^ Support the caliper with a piece of wire so that it does not hang from the brake hose.

4. Remove the pad shims, pads and pad retainers.
5. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of each brake pad lining. If lining thickness is less than service limit, replace the rear pads as a set.

NOTE: Measurement does not include pad backing plate thickness.

Brake Pad Thickness: Accord/Prelude
Standard: 0.35 in (9.0 mm)
Service Limit: 0.06 in (1.6 mm)
Brake Pad Thickness: Civic/Del Sol
Standard: 0.30 in (7.5 mm)
Service Limit: 0.06 in (1.6 mm)


6. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves or cracks.

Pad Retainer Installation:

7. Make sure that the pad retainers are installed in the correct positions.

Brake Pad And Shim Installation:

8. Install the brake pads and pad shims on caliper bracket.
^ When reusing the pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent loss of braking efficiency.
^ Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability. Keep grease off the discs and pads.

NOTE:
^ Apply Molykote M77 to the pad side of the shims. Wipe excess grease off the shims.
^ Install the inner pad with its wear indicator facing upward.

9. Rotate the caliper piston clockwise into place in the cylinder, then align the cutout in the piston with the tab on the inner pad by turning the piston back.

CAUTION: Lubricate the boot with silicone grease to avoid twisting the piston boot. It piston boot is twisted, back it out so it sits properly.

Caliper Installation:

10. Install the caliper on the caliper bracket and tighten the caliper mounting bolts.

Caliper Shield Installation:

11. Install the caliper shield.
12. Depress the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work, then road-test.

NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require a greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake pads have been replaced as a set. Several applications of the brake pedal will restore the normal pedal stroke.