Honda HR-V: Front Brake Caliper Removal and Installation
Removal

Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake
fluid does contact the paint, wash it off
immediately with water.
NOTE: After removal, plug the ends of the hoses and the joints to prevent
spilling brake fluid.
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheels - Remove
3. Brake Caliper Body - Remove
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- Remove the banjo bolt (A), and disconnect the brake hose (B)
from the caliper body (C)
- Remove the flange bolts (D) while holding respective caliper pins
(E) with a wrench.
4. Brake Pad - Remove
5. Caliper Pin and Pin Boot - Remove
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- Remove caliper pin A and caliper pin B.NOTE : The upper and lower
caliper
pins are different. During installation, make sure the caliper pins are in
the proper
positions
- Remove the pin boots (C).
Installation

Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake
fluid does contact the paint, wash it off
immediately with water.
1. Caliper Pin and Pin Boot - Install
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- Apply a thin coat of Honda caliper grease (P/N 08C30- B0224M) to caliper
pin A,
caliper pin B, and the new pin boots (C)
- Install the pin boots
- Install caliper pin A and caliper pin B.
NOTE :
- Make sure that the pin boots are properly positioned into the
grooves (D) of the
caliper pin and the grooves (E) of the caliper bracket.
- Make sure that caliper pin A and caliper pin B are installed
correctly. The upper
caliper pin and the lower caliper pin are different. If caliper pin A
and caliper pin B
are installed in the wrong location, it will cause vibration, uneven or
rapid brake pad
wear, and possibly uneven tire wear.
- Remove air from within the pin boots.
2. Brake Pad - Install
3. Brake Caliper Body - Install
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Fig. 12: Brake Caliper Mouting Bolt And Brake Hose Torque Specifications
- Install the caliper body (A)
- Install the flange bolts (B), and tighten it to the specified torque
while holding respective caliper pins
(C) with a wrench
- Connect the brake hose (D) to the caliper body with the banjo bolt (E)
and new sealing washers (F).
4. Brake System - Bleed
5. Brake Hose and Line - Check
NOTE:
- Check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if
necessary.
- Check the brake hoses for interference and twisting.
6. Front Wheels - Install
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Removal & Installation
NOTE: Keep grease away from the brake disc and the brake pads.
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheels - Remove
3. Brake Caliper - Remove
Fig. 13: Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt Tor
Removal
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake
fluid does contact the paint, wash it off
immediately with water.
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations
Removal & Installation
NOTE:
Keep grease away from the brake disc and the brake pads.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for
2WD model.
1. Vehicle - Lift
2.
SEE MORE:
TPMS SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - TPMS CANNOT BE CALIBRATED
NOTE:
If any gauge control module or VSA system DTCs are indicated, do the
troubleshooting for these DTCs first.
Check the number of miles on the gauge control module. After proceeding
TPMS calibration, DATA LIST with the HDS shows the
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
The yaw rate-acceleration sensor is built into the VSA modulator-control
unit.
Before troubleshooting, check the VSA modulator-control unit for proper
mounting. Improper mounting
of the VSA modulator-control unit