Honda Fit: Replacement (Part -1)
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Remove some of the brake fluid from the master cylinder.
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Raise and support the vehicle.
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Remove the front wheels.
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Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A).
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Remove the flange bolt (B) while holding the caliper pin (C) with a wrench. Be careful not to damage the pin boot, and pivot the caliper (D) up out of the way. Check the hose and the pin boots for damage and deterioration.
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09-11 models: Remove the pad return spring (A).
NOTE: The pad springs are installed on the pads to prevent brake drag. Be careful when fully pivoting up the caliper body or the spring could be flipped out of position.
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Remove the pad shims (A) and the brake pads (B).
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Remove the pad retainers (A).
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Clean the caliper bracket (B) thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks. Verify that the caliper pins (C) move in and out smoothly. Clean and lube if needed.
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Inspect the brake disc for runout, thickness, parallelism, and check for damage and cracks.
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Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the retainer mating surface of the caliper bracket (indicated by the arrows).
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Install the pad retainers. Wipe excess assembly paste from the retainers. Keep the assembly paste away from the brake disc and the brake pads.
See also:
Front Turn Signal Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
Front Turn Signal Light: 21 W (Amber)
1. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
2. Push in the old bulb, rotate to the left until
it unlocks, and rem ...
Automatic Transmission
■Creeping
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• Immediately after the engine starts.
• When the heating and cooling system is in use.
Keep the brake pedal f ...
A/T Differential Backlash Inspection (A/T)
Install the driveshaft and intermediate shaft into the differential
assembly, and place the axles on V-blocks (A).
Measure the backlash of the pinion gears (B) wit ...
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