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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2002CIVIC SIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 154 (CONVENTIONAL BRAKE COMPONENTS)FRONT BRAKE DISC INSPECTIONRUNOUT
2002 Honda Civic Si
Front Brake Disc Inspection: Runout
2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Runout
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- Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see SAFETY STANDS ).
- Remove the front wheels.
- Remove the brake pads (see FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).
- Inspect the brake disc surface for damage and cracks. Clean the brake disc thoroughly, and remove all rust.
- Install suitable flat washers (A) and the wheel nuts. Tighten the nuts to the specified torque to hold the brake disc securely against the hub.
- Set up the dial gauge against the brake disc as shown in Fig 1
, and measure the runout at 10 mm (3/8 in.) from the outer edge of the brake disc.NOTE: When measuring the brake disc runout, turn the other side of the brake disc slowly by hand.
Brake disc runout:
Service limit: 0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
- If the brake disc is beyond the service limit, refinish the brake disc with an on-car brake lathe. The
"Front Brake Disc Lathe" offered by Snap-on Tools Co. are approved for this operation.
Max. refinishing limit: 26.0 mm (1.02 in.)
NOTE:- If the brake disc is beyond the service limit for refinishing, replace it (see KNUCKLE/HUB REPLACEMENT ).
- A new brake disc should be refinished if its runout is greater than 0.10 mm (0.004 in.).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.