Honda Element. Manual - part 327

Max. refinishing limit: 21.0 mm (0.83 in.)

Brake disc parallelism: 0.015 mm (0.0006 in.) max.  

Fig. 30: Checking Brake Disc Thickness 
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5. If the brake disc is beyond the service limit for parallelism, refinish the brake disc with a commercially 

available on-car brake lathe. 

FRONT BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT 

1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND 

SUPPORT POINTS ).  

2. Remove the front wheel.  

3. Remove the brake hose bracket mounting bolt (A). 

NOTE:

This is the maximum allowable difference between the thickness 
measurements.

NOTE:

If the brake disc is beyond the service limit for refinishing, replace it (see 
FRONT BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT ).

NOTE:

Keep any grease off the brake disc and brake pads.

 

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Fig. 31: Identifying Brake Hose Bracket Mounting Bolt, Brake Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolts 
And Caliper Assembly With Torque Specifications 
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4. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (B), then remove the caliper assembly (C) from the 

knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the 
caliper assembly from the undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose excessively.  

5. Remove the brake disc flat screws (A). 

Fig. 32: Identifying Brake Disc Flat Screws And Brake Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolts With 
Torque Specifications 
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6. Remove the brake disc (B) from the hub. 

7. Install the brake disc in the reverse order of removal. 

NOTE:

If the brake disc is stuck to the hub, screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (C) into 
the brake disc to push it away from the hub. Turn each bolt 90 degrees to 
prevent the brake disc from binding.

 

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8. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel.  

FRONT BRAKE CALIPER OVERHAUL 

Remove, disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and install the caliper, and note these items: 

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Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it 
off immediately with water.  

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To prevent dripping brake fluid, cover disconnected hose joints with rags or shop towels.  

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Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all passages with compressed air.  

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Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dirt and other foreign particles.  

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Replace parts with new ones as specified in the illustration.  

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Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter gets in the brake fluid.  

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Make sure no grease or oil gets on the brake discs or pads.  

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When reusing brake pads, always reinstall them in their original positions to prevent loss of braking 
efficiency.  

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Do not reuse drained brake 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.  

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

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Coat the pistons, piston seal grooves, and caliper bores with clean brake fluid.  

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Replace all rubber parts with new ones whenever disassembled.  

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After installing the caliper, check the brake hose and line for leaks, interference, and twisting. 

NOTE:

Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the hub and 
the inside of the brake disc.

CAUTION: Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, 

could be hazardous to your health. 



Avoid breathing dust particles.  

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Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an 
OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.  

NOTE:

Make sure that the caliper pins are installed correctly. Upper caliper pin A and 
lower caliper pin B are different. If these caliper pins are installed in the wrong 
location, it will cause vibration, uneven or rapid pad wear, and possibly uneven 
tire wear.

 

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Fig. 33: Exploded View Of Front Brake Caliper With Torque Specifications 
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MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT 

1. Release the engine wire harness clips on the strut brace (A), and remove the strut brace. 

Fig. 34: Identifying Strut Brace With Engine Wire Harness Clips With Torque Specifications

NOTE:



Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake 
fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.  



Be careful not to damage or deform the brake lines during removal and 
installation.  



To prevent the brake fluid from flowing, plug and cover the hose ends and 
joints with a shop towel or equivalent.  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element