Brake Pad: Service and Repair

Fig. 8 Front disc brake caliper exploded view. Prelude w/carbureted engine, 1984-87 Civic Wagon & 1985-87 CRX Exc. HF:

Fig. 11 Front disc brake caliper exploded view. 1988 Prelude W/ carbureted engine:

FRONT

Prelude w/Carbureted Engine

1. Raise and support front of vehicle and remove wheels.
2. Remove caliper pin A and rotate caliper up away from pads.
3. Remove shim and brake pads from mounting bracket.
4. Remove pad spring from caliper and retainers from mounting bracket, noting installation position.
5. Apply suitable anti-seize compound to outer edges of brake pad backing and apply thin film of high temperature brake grease to back of pad.
6. Position pad retainers in caliper bracket, then install brake pads and shim. Install inner pad with wear indicator toward inside.
7. Loosen caliper bleed screw and compress piston so caliper will fit over brake pads, then tighten bleed screw.
8. Position pad spring in caliper, rotate caliper over brake pads and install caliper pin, then torque pin to 13 ft. lbs.

Fig. 12 Front disc brake caliper exploded view. 1986-88 Accord & 1984-87 Prelude w/fuel injected engine:

Fig. 13 Front disc brake caliper exploded view. 1988 Prelude W/ fuel injected engine:

Prelude w/Fuel Injected Engine

1. Raise and support front of vehicle and remove wheels.
2. Remove bolts securing brake hose clamp to steering knuckle.
3. Remove caliper bolt, Figs. 12 and 13, and pivot caliper up away from brake pads.
4. Remove pad shim, pad retainers and brake pads, noting installation position.
5. Apply anti-seize compound to back of brake pads and both sides of pad shim.
6. Position pad retainers in caliper bracket, then install brake pads and outer pad shim. Install brake pad with wear indicator on inside.
7. Loosen caliper bleed screw and compress piston so caliper will fit over brake pads, then tighten bleed screw.
8. Rotate caliper down over brake pads, install caliper bolt and torque bolt to 33 ft. lbs.

Fig. 14 Rear disc brake caliper exploded view. 1984-87 Prelude w/carbureted engine:

Fig. 15 Rear disc brake caliper exploded view. 1986-87 Prelude w/fuel injected engine:

Fig. 16 Rear disc brake caliper exploded view. 1988 Prelude:

REAR

1984-88 Prelude

1. Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
2. Remove caliper shield, then the parking brake cable.
3. Remove caliper guide pins, then the caliper, Figs. 14, 15 and 16.
4. Remove brake pads and guides.
5. Clean caliper thoroughly of rust and dirt.
6. Install brake pads and guides in caliper bracket.
7. Rotate caliper piston fully clockwise into caliper bore. Align piston cut-out with inner brake pad tab by turning piston counterclockwise.
8. Install brake caliper, parking brake cable and caliper shield.
9. Depress brake pedal several times to seat pads, then check brake fluid and replenish as necessary.
10. Install rear wheels and lower vehicle.