Brakes - Front Brake Pad Selection

88honda05

Model Applicable To File Under

'86-88 ALL
ACCORD Except BRAKES
'88 LX-i

Bulletin No. 88-016

Issue Date JUNE 10, '88

Front Brake Pad Selection



SUBJECT

Replacement front brake pads for '86-88 Accords (except '88 LX-i) are available with either semimetallic or non-asbestos friction material. Install whichever type best suits the individual driver's needs.

The original-equipment brake pads are semimetallic, which offer the longest service life, but are more prone to moan or squeal when the brakes are applied lightly. These pads are numbered "AK V3022 EE" on the back to identify the friction material.



The optional non-asbestos brake pads are less likely to make noise, but won't last as long as the semimetallic brake pads. These pads are numbered "M9203H" on the back to identify the friction material.
NOTE: The surface finish of a used disc can cause noise with the non-asbestos pads. Before installing these pads, refinish the discs with the Kwik-Way Kwik Lathe and Power Feed, or the Snap-on Front Disc Brake Lathe and Power Feed.



Apply Molykote M77 thinly and evenly as shown; make sure it doesn't contaminate the friction material.

Break in the new pads by lightly applying the brakes and decelerating from 35 MPH to a complete stop. Do this 20 times.

PARTS INFORMATION

Semi-metallic brake pads:
P/N 45022-SE0-A11, H/C 2921294

Non-asbestos brake pads:
P/N 45022-SE0-325, H/C 2958742