Brakes - Semi-Metallic Brake Pads

Model Applicable To File Under Bulletin No.
See 86-018
ALL chart BRAKES
below Issue Date
SEPT 19,'86
(Supersedes Bulletin 82-016, dated August 1982)
Semi-metallic brake pads are available for a number of models. During a brake lining inspection, if the pads have worn more than usual for the mileage on them, they should be replaced with a set of semimetallic pads from the list below.

NOTE: A brake lining inspection is advisable if the brake fluid level is near the "MINIMUM" mark on the reservoir, of if the "BRAKE" warning light comes on.

Semi-metallic Brake Pads:


'80-82 Wagon H/C 1292812
'76-81 Accord P/N 45022-689-671

'82-83 Accord H/C 2456267
(includes Molykote) P/N 45022-SA5-673

'84-85 Accord H/C 2456275
(includes Molykote) P/N 45022-SA6-305

'80-81 Civic Hatchback H/C 1965953
'82 Civic (Basic) P/N 064A5-SAO-770

'81-82 Civic 4-Dr H/C 1966050
'79-82 Prelude P/N 064A5-692-672


^ Before installing semi-metallic pads, resurface both discs using either the Honda Brake Disc Grinder, the Kwik-Way Kwik-Lathe and Power Feed, or the Snap-on Front Disc Brake Lathe and Power Feed. If this is not done, the brake pedal effort may be unacceptably high while the pads are wearing in.

Wear indicator:

^ Clean all sliding surfaces on the calipers, then coat them with Molykote M77 lubricant, which is included with some kits. Molykote is also available in a handy 50 gram size (H/C 2466803).

^ Wear indicators are riveted on one end of each of the inside pads.. Install the inside pads with the wear indicator end up.
^ Always use new shims. Apply Molykote M77 lubricant to both sides of all shims.

^ During the test drive, break-in the pads with 20 light brake applications. Allow at least 30 seconds between applications to avoid overheating.