Conventional Brake Components: Other Honda Pilot II

Brake pedal sinks/fades when braking

1. Set the parking brake, and start the engine, then turn off the A/C. Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature (radiator fan comes on twice).
2. Attach a 50 mm (1.97 in.) piece of masking tape along the bottom of the steering wheel, and draw a horizontal reference mark across it.
3. With the transmission in P or N, press and hold the brake pedal lightly (about the same pressure needed to keep an A/T-equipped vehicle from creeping), then release the parking brake.
4. While still holding the brake pedal, hook the end of the tape measure behind the brake pedal, then pull the tape up to the steering wheel. Note the measurement between the brake pedal and the reference mark on the steering wheel.
5. Apply steady pressure to the brake pedal for 3 minutes.
6. Watch the tape measure. If the measurement increases 10 mm (.39 in.) or less, the master cylinder is OK. If the measurement increases more than 10 mm (.39 in.), replace the master cylinder.

Brake System Bleeding

Note. 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. Do not reuse the drained fluid. Use only clean 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. Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid. The reservoir connected to the master cylinder must be at the MAX (upper) level mark at the start of the bleeding procedure, and checked after bleeding each wheel location. Add fluid as required.

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1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir (A) is at the MAX (upper) level line (B).
2. Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal several times, then apply steady pressure.
3. Start the bleeding at the driver's side of the front brake system. NOTE: Bleed the calipers in the sequence shown.
4. Attach a length of clear drain tube (A) to the bleed screw (B), then loosen the bleed screw to allow air to escape from the system. Then tighten the bleed screw securely. Front Rear
5. Refill the master cylinder reservoir to the MAX (upper) level line.
6. Repeat the procedure for each brake circuit until there are no air bubbles in the fluid.

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Parking Brake Shoe Lining Break-in

Note. Do the brake lining surface break-in when replacing shoes with new brake linings and/or new rear brake disc/drum. Check the number of parking brake lever clicks. Adjust the parking brake before lining surface break-in (see MINOR ADJUSTMENT ).

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface.
2. Release the parking brake pedal.
3. Press the parking brake pedal 5 clicks.
4. Drive the vehicle for 1/4 mile (400 m) at about 31 mph (50 km/h).
5. Stop the vehicle, and release the parking brake for 5-10 minutes to allow the brake disc/drum to cool.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 two more times.
7. Check the parking brake pedal adjustment (see «PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT»(ref-333576-S42479768412009072100000) ).

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1. Disconnect the brake pedal position switch connector (A).
2. Remove the lock pin (B) and the clevis pin (C).
3. Remove the brake pedal bracket mounting bolt (D) and nuts (E).
4. Remove the brake pedal with bracket (F).
5. Remove the brake pedal position switch (G) by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Adjust the brake pedal and the brake pedal position switch (see «BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT»(ref-333576-S40336238712009072100000) ).

Rear

Note. The graphics show the rear side brake hose of the vehicle, the procedure is the same for the front side brake hose.

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1. Raise and support the vehicle (see «LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS»(ref-333541-S31570824132009072100000) ).
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Disconnect the brake line (A) from the brake hose (B), then remove the brake hose clip (C).
4. Remove the banjo bolt (A), and disconnect the brake hose from the caliper.
5. Remove the brake hose (B).
6. Connect the brake hose to the caliper with the banjo bolt (A) and new sealing washers (B).
7. Install a new brake hose clip (A) to the brake hose (B) on the bracket, then connect the brake line (C). Do not twist the brake hose.
8. After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake system (see «BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING»(ref-333576-S37338356352009072100000) ).
9. Do the following checks: Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if necessary. Check the brake hoses for interference and twisting.
10. Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.

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1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see «DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-333587-S27385002872009072100000) ).
2. Remove the driver's side kick panel, (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS»(ref-333585-S19189801972009072100000) )
3. Release the parking brake pedal fully.
4. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector (A) from the parking brake switch, and remove the harness clips.
5. Remove the parking brake release lever mounting bolt (B).
6. Remove the parking brake pedal bracket mounting bolt (C) and nuts (D).
7. Remove the parking brake adjusting nut (E) and the cable clip (F).
8. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake pedal (G), and remove the parking brake pedal assembly.
9. Remove the parking brake switch and release lever assembly.
10. Install the parking brake pedal assembly in the reverse order of removal, and note there items: Be careful not to bend or distort the cable. Adjust the parking brake (see «PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT»(ref-333576-S42479768412009072100000) ).

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Note. The parking brake cables must not be bent or distorted. This will lead to stiff operation and premature cable failure. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW as needed during this procedure.

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1. Loosen the parking brake cable adjusting nut (see «MINOR ADJUSTMENT»(ref-333576-S33939423302009072100000) ).
2. Remove the parking brake shoes, and disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake lever (see «PARKING BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT»(ref-333576-S15964213212009072100000) ).
3. 4WD model: Remove the spindle nut (see step 6 on «HUB BEARING UNIT REPLACEMENT»(ref-333574-S18036576692009072100000) ).
4. Remove the hub bearing unit mounting bolts (A).
5. Loosen the anchor nuts (B).
6. Pull back the hub bearing unit (C) and backing plate (D) until the parking brake cable clears the insertion part of the backing plate.
7. Remove the parking brake cable mounting bolts (E) from the backing plate.
8. Pull the parking brake cable (F), and remove it from the backing plate.
9. Reinstall the parking brake cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Be careful not to bend or distort the cable. Connect the parking brake cable to the brake lever, and install the parking brake shoes and brake disc/drum (see «REASSEMBLY»(ref-333576-S25225132882009072100000) ). Adjust the parking brake (see «PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT»(ref-333576-S42479768412009072100000) ). Apply the parking brake firmly 10 times then adjust it again.