Honda Element. Manual - part 324

Fig. 12: Turning Ratchet Teeth On Adjuster Nut 
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7. Turn the ratchet teeth on the adjuster nut (B) with a flat-tip screwdriver (C) until the shoes lock against 

the parking brake drum. Then back off the adjuster 8 clicks, and install the access plug.  

8. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheels. 

9. Do the minor adjustment procedure.  

10. Except SC model: Install the center console (see LX, EX MODELS ). SC model: Install the lid to the 

center console.  

BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING 

1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir (A) is at the MAX (upper) level line (B). 

NOTE:

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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.  



Do not mix different brands of brake fluid; they may not be compatible.  



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.  

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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 brake system. Add fluid as required.  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

  

Fig. 13: Identifying Brake Fluid Level In Reservoir With Max (Upper) Level Line 
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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. 

Fig. 14: Identifying Wheel Cylinders Bleeding Sequence 
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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  

NOTE:

Bleed the calipers or the wheel cylinders in the sequence shown.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

  

Fig. 15: Attaching Clear Drain Tube To Bleed Screw - Front With Torque Specification 
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Rear  

Fig. 16: Attaching Clear Drain Tube To Bleed Screw - Rear With Torque Specification 
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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 are in the fluid.  

BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

  

Fig. 17: Brake System Indicator Circuit Diagram 
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PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST 

1. Remove the center console: Except SC model (see LX, EX MODELS ), SC model (see CENTER 

CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ),  

2. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector (A) from the parking brake switch (B). 

NOTE:

If both the ABS/VSA indicator and the brake system indicator come on at the 
same time, check the VSA system first (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 
INFORMATION ).

NOTE:

The illustration shows except SC model.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element