Honda Element. Manual - part 330

backing plate. 

Brake pad thickness:  

Standard: 8.6-9.7 mm (0.34-0.38 in.)  

Service limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)  

Fig. 47: Checking Brake Pad Thickness 
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4. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace the rear brake pads as a set.  

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

REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder.  

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

SUPPORT POINTS ).  

3. Remove the rear wheels.  

4. Remove the flange bolts (A) while holding the caliper pin (B) with a wrench. Be careful not to damage 

the pin boot, and remove the caliper (C). Check the hose and pin boots for damage and deterioration. 

 

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2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

  

Fig. 48: Identifying Flange Bolts, Caliper Pin And Caliper 
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5. Remove the pad shim (A) and brake pads (B). 

Fig. 49: Identifying Pad Shim And Brake Pads 
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6. Remove the pad retainers (A). 

 

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2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

  

Fig. 50: Identifying Pad Retainers 
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7. Clean the caliper bracket (B) thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.  

8. Inspect the brake disc/drum, and check for damage and cracks (see REAR BRAKE DISC 

INSPECTION ).  

9. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the retainers on their mating surfaces 

against the caliper bracket.  

10. Install the pad retainers. Wipe excess assembly paste off the retainers. Keep any assembly paste off the 

discs and pads.  

11. Mount the brake caliper piston compressor tool (A) on the caliper body (B). 

Fig. 51: Identifying Brake Caliper Piston Compressor Tool On Caliper Body 
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12. Press in the piston with the brake caliper piston compressor so the caliper will fit over the brake pads. 

Make sure the piston boot is in position to prevent damaging it when installing the caliper. 

NOTE:

Be careful when pressing in the piston; brake fluid might overflow from 
the master cylinder's reservoir. If brake fluid gets on any painted surface, 
wash it off immediately with water.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

  

13. Remove the brake caliper piston compressor tool.  

14. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the pad side of the shims (A), the back of 

the brake pads (B) and the other areas indicated by the arrows. Wipe excess assembly paste off the pad 
shims and brake pads. Contaminated brake discs or brake pads reduce stopping ability. Keep grease and 
assembly paste off the brake discs and brake pads. 

Fig. 52: Identifying Shims, Brake Pads And Wear Indicator 
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15. Install the brake pads and pad shims correctly. Install the brake pad with the wear indicator (C) on the 

bottom inside. If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions 
to prevent a momentary loss of braking efficiency.  

16. Install the caliper and the flange bolts (A), and tighten them to the specified torque while holding the 

caliper pin (B) with a wrench being careful not to damage the pin boots. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element