The brakes in your Honda Prelude are among the most big-league parts of the vehicle.Removal
1. Siphon approximately half the brake fluid elsewhere of the crackerjack cylinder reservoir. Don't let on the reservoir to empty to prevent as minor air as doable to enter the operation.
Provided something analogous the calipers must be replaced, it should be in the hands of an Professional. Natter with your mechanic before attempting to modify any extensive chip on your Prelude.
Instructions
2. Stand and flotation the vehicle safely on the jack stand. Remove the tire and trundle meeting.
3. Unfasten the caliper's mounting bolts. Remove the caliper meeting from the rotor/bracket, pivoting it upward and sliding it off the pin.
4. Disconnect the brake hose from the caliper and plug the hose to prevent losing or contaminating the fluid. Don't let the caliper hang from the hose while doing this.
5. Remove the bolts on the caliper mounting bracket and remove the bracket from the rotor.
Installation
6. Glare that the late caliper's piston is completely bottomed in the Muzzle. Retract the piston into the caliper with a C-clamp whether fundamental.
7. Disinfected the both steering knuckle abutments/assist brackets. Fall a mist of hose over them and clean with a damp towel. Lubricate them with a coating of multi-purpose grease.
8. Reinstall the caliper bracket and secure the mounting bolts. Position the caliper and brake pad meeting over the brake rotor.
9. Install the meeting into the steering knuckle or bedding bracket abutments. Fabricate persuaded that the guide pin bolts, rubber bushings and sleeves are clear of the steering knuckle bosses.
10. Reconnect the brake hose, using new washers with the bolt. Fill the master cylinder with fresh fluid and bleed the brake system.
11. Attach the wheel and tire assembly back on. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts.
12. Press the brake pedal in two inch strokes, about three to four times, until the brake linings are seated and firm. Don't road test the vehicle until the brakes feel firm.
