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Conventional Brake Components: Other Honda S2000 AP1

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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 (2 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 Neutral, Press And Hold The Brake Pedal Lightly, 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 (3/8 In.) Or Less, The Master Cylinder Is Ok. If The Measurement Increases More Than 10 Mm (3/8 In.), Replace The Master Cylinder.

Pedal Free Play

  1. With The Ignition Switch In Lock (0), Inspect The Play (A) At The Pedal Pad (B) By Pushing The Brake Pedal By Hand. If The Brake Pedal Free Play Is Out Of Specification, Adjust The Brake Pedal Position Switch (C). If The Brake Pedal Free Play Is Insufficient, It May Result In Brake Drag.

Free Play: 1-5 Mm (1/16-3/16 In.)

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Scheme 52
Scheme 52

Scheme 53

Scheme 53: Inspection
Scheme 53: Inspection
  1. Pull The Parking Brake Lever (A) With 196 N (20 Kgf, 44 Lbf) Of Force To Fully Apply The Parking Brake. The Parking Brake Lever Should Be Locked Within The Specified Number Of Clicks (B). Lever Locked Clicks: 9 To 13
  2. If The Number Of Lever Clicks Is Not As Specified, Adjust The Parking Brake.

Scheme 54

Scheme 54: Adjustment
Scheme 54: Adjustment

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Scheme 55
  1. Remove The Console Panel (See «Center Console Removal/Installation»(ref-221366-S37397327392006022400000) ).
  2. Release The Parking Brake Lever Fully.
  3. Loosen The Parking Brake Adjusting Nut (A).
  4. Raise The Rear Of The Vehicle, And Support It With Safety Stands In The Proper Locations (See «Safety Stands»(ref-221314-S10900723812006022400000) ).
  5. Remove The Rear Wheels.
  6. Make Sure The Lever (A) On The Rear Brake Caliper Contacts The Stop Pin (B). NOTE: The Lever Will Only Contact The Stop Pin When The Parking Brake Adjusting Nut Is Loosened.
  7. Clean The Mating Surfaces Between The Brake Disc And The Inside Of The Wheel, Then Install The Rear Wheels.
  8. Pull The Parking Brake Lever 1 Click.
  9. Tighten The Parking Brake Adjusting Nut Until The Parking Brakes Drag Slightly When The Rear Wheels Are Turned.
  10. Release The Parking Brake Lever Fully, And Check That The Parking Brakes Do Not Drag When The Rear Wheels Are Turned. Readjust If Necessary.
  11. Make Sure The Parking Brake Lever Is Within The Specified Number Of Clicks (9 To 13 Clicks).
  12. Install The Console Panel (See «Center Console Removal/Installation»(ref-221366-S37397327392006022400000) ).

Brake System Bleeding

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. 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. 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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Scheme 56: Brake System Bleeding
Scheme 56: Brake System Bleeding

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Scheme 57
Scheme 57
  1. Make Sure The Brake Fluid Level In The Reservoir (A) Is At The Max (Upper) Level Line (B).
  2. Attach A Piece Of Clear Plastic Hose Over The First Bleed Screw, And Submerge The Other End In A Container Of New Brake Fluid.
  3. Have Someone Slowly Pump The Brake Pedal Several Times, Then Apply Steady Pressure.
  4. Starting At The Left-Front, Loosen The Brake Bleed Screw To Allow Air To Escape From The System. Then Tighten The Bleed Screw Securely.
  5. Repeat The Procedure For Each Caliper Until There Are No Air Bubbles In The Fluid. Bleed The Calipers In The Sequence Shown.
  6. Refill The Master Cylinder Reservoir To The Max (Upper) Level Line.

Pressure Bleeding

Install The Appropriate Power Probe Pressure Bleeder Adapter Onto The Master Cylinder.

Use The Bleeding Sequence Above, And Follow The Bleeding Instructions That Come With Your Pressure Bleeder.

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