Honda HR-V: Brake Hose and Line Inspection
Inspection
1. Brake Hose and Line - Inspect
- Check the brake lines for damage, rusting, and leaks. Also check for
bent brake lines
- Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten
if necessary
- Check the master cylinder and the VSA modulator-control unit for damage
and leaks.
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BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER INSPECTION (KA/KC)
Inspection
1. Master Cylinder - Inspect
NOTE:
- Before reassembling, check that all the parts are free of dirt and other
foreign particles.
- Do not try to disassemble the master cylinder assembly. Replace the
master cylinder assembly with
a new part if necessary.
- Do not allow dirt or foreign matter to contaminate the brake fluid.
- Use only new Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid from an unopened container. Using a
non-Honda brake
fluid can cause corrosion and shorten the life of the system.
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Adjustment
1. Steering Joint Cover - Remove
2. Driver's Side Front Door Sill Trim - Remove - Refer to: Interior Trim
Removal and Installation - Door
Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation -
Front Brake Disc Inspection
Inspection
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheels - Remove
3. Brake Pad - Remove
4. Brake Disc Thickness and Parallelism - Inspect
Using a micrometer (A), measure the brake d
Inspection
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for
2WD model.
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Rear Wheels - Remove
3. Brake Pad - Remove
4. Brake Disc Thickness and Paralle
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NOTE:
Check the vehicle 12 volt battery condition first.
Check for B-CAN DTCs and resolve them before troubleshooting.
Before doing this troubleshooting, make sure whether a parking brake is
working properly and the electric parking brake indicator in the gauge
control module is being lit.
Special Tools Required
Brake Caliper Piston Compressor
07AAE-SEPA101
Removal
Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition,
could be hazardous to your health.
Avoid breathing dust particles.
Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-appro