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Honda Element. Manual - part 329

 

 

Fig. 41: Identifying Pushrod Length, Pushrod Locknut And Yoke With Torque Specification 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

10. Install the master cylinder (see MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT ).  

BRAKE BOOSTER TEST 

FUNCTIONAL TEST 

1. With the engine off, press the brake pedal several times to deplete the vacuum reservoir, then press the 

brake pedal hard, and hold it for 15 seconds. If the brake pedal sinks, either the master cylinder is 
bypassing internally, or the brake system is leaking. Inspect the brake hoses and lines (see BRAKE 
HOSE AND LINE INSPECTION ).  

2. Start the engine with the brake pedal pressed. If the brake pedal sinks slightly, the vacuum booster is 

operating normally. If the brake pedal height does not vary, do the brake system test (see BRAKE 
SYSTEM INSPECTION AND TEST ).  

LEAK TEST 

1. Press the brake pedal with the engine running, then stop the engine. The brake pedal height should not 

vary while pressed for 30 seconds. If the pedal height rises, go to step 6. If it does not rise, go to step 2.  

2. Start the engine and let it idle for 30 seconds. Turn the ignition switch off, and wait 30 seconds. Press the 

brake pedal several times using normal pressure. When the pedal is first pressed, it should be low. On 
consecutive applications, the pedal height should gradually rise. Does the pedal rise on each consecutive 
application? If it rises the booster is OK. If it does not go to step 3.  

3. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) at the booster. The check valve is built into the hose. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

  

Fig. 42: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose 
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4. Start the engine, and let it idle. There should be vacuum available. If no vacuum is available, the check 

valve is not working properly. Replace the brake booster vacuum hose and check valve, and retest. If 
vacuum is found, go to step 5.  

5. With the engine off, reconnect the vacuum hose to the brake booster.  

6. Start the engine, and then pinch the brake booster vacuum hose between the check valve and the booster.  

7. Turn the ignition switch off, and wait 30 seconds. Press the brake pedal several times using normal 

pressure. When the pedal is first pressed, it should be low. On consecutive applications, the pedal height 
should gradually rise. 

If the pedal position does not vary inspect the seal between the master cylinder and booster. If the 
seal is OK, replace the brake booster.  

If the pedal position varies, replace the brake booster vacuum hose/check valve assembly.  

BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the master cylinder (see MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT ).  

2. Remove the air cleaner assembly (A). 

Fig. 43: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly 
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2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

  

3. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) from the brake booster. 

Fig. 44: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose 
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4. Remove the lock pin (A) and the joint pin (B), and disconnect the yoke from the brake pedal. 

Fig. 45: Identifying Lock Pin, Joint Pin And Brake Booster Mounting Nuts With Torque 
Specification 
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5. Remove the brake booster mounting nuts (C).  

6. Remove the brake booster (A) from the engine compartment. 

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the booster surfaces and threads of the 
booster stud bolts.  

Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

  

7. Install the brake booster in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

Adjust the pushrod clearance before installing the brake booster (see MASTER CYLINDER 
INSPECTION ).  

Install the master cylinder after installing the brake booster (see MASTER CYLINDER 
REPLACEMENT ).  

Replace the master cylinder rod seal.  

Check the brake pedal height and free play after installing the master cylinder, and adjust it if 
necessary (see BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH 
ADJUSTMENT ).  

Bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).  

REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

Brake caliper piston compressor 07AAE-SEPA101 

INSPECTION 

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

SUPPORT POINTS ).  

2. Remove the rear wheels.  

3. Check the thickness (A) of the inner pad (B) and outer pad (C). Do not include the thickness of the 

Fig. 46: Removing Brake Booster From Engine Compartment 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

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

could be hazardous to your health. 

Avoid breathing dust particles.  

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

 

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2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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