Brakes - Front Brake Clicking Noise
03-033January 9, 2004
Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Clicking Noise From Front Brakes
(Supersedes 03-033, dated June 3, 2003)
Updated information is shown with black bars and asterisks.
SYMPTOM
Clicking noise from front calipers when first applying the brakes after a change in direction.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The clearance between the front pads and the calipers allows the pads to move slightly.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the front brake pad lower retainer clips.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Dow Corning Molykote M77 Assembly Paste:
P/N 08798-9010, H/C 4503793
PARTS INFORMATION
Pad Clip (two required):
P/N 45237-S9A-A01 H/C 7462245
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 410150
Flat Rate Time: 0.7 hour
Failed Part: P/N 45237-S9A-003
H/C 7104078
*Defect Code: 03214
Symptom Code: 04213*
Template ID: 03-033A
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the front wheels.
2. *Remove the flange bolts (refer to page 19-13 of the 2002-04 CR-V Service Manual, or page 19-12 of the 2003-04 Element Service Manual).*
3. Pivot the caliper slightly so the pads do not come out of position, and hold the pads firmly on both sides with your fingers. Remove the pad springs from the pads.
4. Pivot the caliper up and out of the way. Remove the pads.
5. Remove and discard the lower pad retainer clip. Install the new lower pad retainer clip.
6. Apply Dow Corning Molykote M77 Assembly Paste to the areas indicated by the arrows. Wipe off any excess paste. Do not get any paste on the disc or pad surfaces.
7. Install the brake pads in their original positions and reinstall all removed parts.
8. Repeat steps 2 thru 7 for the other front caliper.
9. Install the front wheels. Torque the wheel nuts to 108 Nm (80 lb-ft).
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