When do you change the brake pads on a Honda?
When replacing the rear brake pads, it is necessary to enter the maintenance mode with the HDS, the Honda Diagnostic tool. When the maintenance mode is not completed, the brake system indicator (amber) comes on, and the VSA modulator-control unit sets code DTC C1100-53.
What kind of lube do you use on Honda brake pads?
Honda brake pads come with a small packet of anti-squeal lube called Molykote. Use this paste on all contact points of the pad and caliper (where the caliper and pads touch). You can also add a little to the threads of your bolts for easy installation.
How do you replace brake rotors on a Honda?
Removing brake rotors on a Honda is not easy. They are held on by two small screws. These screws can be removed with a tool called an impact driver. If it’s possible, heat the screws up with a torch, which will help removal process. Once the rotors are off you can either replace or resurface them.
What can I use to remove rust from my brake caliper?
If the pins have rust on them, or you have a hard time removing them from the brake caliper, you can use a fine sandpaper to remove the debris and rust, and then clean the pins thoroughly with brake cleaner and lube well. All brake rotors have a spec for minimum thickness needed for resurfacing (as opposed to replacing) them.
How do you remove paint from Honda brake pads?
You can use a set of channel lock pliers or a C-clamp (an adjustable clamp in the shape of a C) to squeeze the piston slowly until it bottoms out in the brake caliper. Brake fluid will remove the finish on your car’s paint. If left on the paint for long enough, it will remove the paint completely. The slide pins of the caliper need to move freely.
Can a parking brake light be activated by ABS?
Usually, the brake fluid level sensor and the parking brake are the only two items that can activate the BRAKE light. But, not all vehicles are the same, and some of the earliest ABS systems would trigger both lights simultaneously for any ABS fault.
What does the wear indicator on Honda brake pads mean?
Two of the brake pads wiill have a metal tab called a wear indicator. When the pads wear down to a certain point, the wear indicator rubs on the rotor, causing a high pitched squeal indicating it’s time to change the pads again.
When replacing the rear brake pads, it is necessary to enter the maintenance mode with the HDS, the Honda Diagnostic tool. When the maintenance mode is not completed, the brake system indicator (amber) comes on, and the VSA modulator-control unit sets code DTC C1100-53.
How are rear disc brake pads fitted on a car?
A locator slot is used on the inboard piston, which is fitted into a peg located on the backing plate of the pad. Rear disc brake pads offer improved performance and are not affected by moisture like conventional brake shoes.
What should I use to clean my Honda brake pads?
Check to insure you reinstall the pins properly and place the slide pin boots back over the pins to keep out the elements. If the pins have rust on them, or you have a hard time removing them from the brake caliper, you can use a fine sandpaper to remove the debris and rust, and then clean the pins thoroughly with brake cleaner and lube well.
How often should I replace my disc brakes?
If you have disc brakes in the rear you can do damage to the discs if you wait too long. That being said, you don’t need to replace your rear disc brake pads very often at all. Most of your braking is done with the front wheels, so the rears see very little action comparatively. A visual inspection will tell you whether or not it’s time.
How do you change brake pads on a Honda Goldwing?
Here’s how to do a rear brake pad change on a Honda Goldwing GL1800. Step 1. Push the brake pads back away from the rotor to make room for the extra material on the new brake pads. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the old pads apart. When the pads are pushed back and they bottom out, hold it there for a few seconds.
Check to insure you reinstall the pins properly and place the slide pin boots back over the pins to keep out the elements. If the pins have rust on them, or you have a hard time removing them from the brake caliper, you can use a fine sandpaper to remove the debris and rust, and then clean the pins thoroughly with brake cleaner and lube well.