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Today at Atelier Kaz - Private NSX Enthusiast, ex-Honda R&D engineer with F1, Indy/CART background

Brake OH, etc 08

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What a dirty callipers and brackets. I don’t know what kind of pad material was used or in what driving environment they went through but so much thick debris was sticking everywhere around the calliper body.

Had to spend hours cleaning them as I want to feel and see the seating of seal and boot during the installation and there is no way I can deal with them while having so many debris around the piston bore entrance.

As expected, at the front calliper, the rust managed to penetrate beyond the dust boot section and started corrosion around the seal seating area.
This photo was taken after briefly cleaned the rust.

Will apply special treatment to prevent rust getting further inside and also onto the new pistons.




Because of the un-known white grease (probably not designed to be used under high temperature) used at the seized slider pin,
cleaned the area thoroughly to use proper Niglube RM from Nippon Grease Co., Ltd.
Not only used by Honda but also widely used by many professionals in Japan.




The service kit.
Addition to these, I use my own grease, treatment and procedure for better protection against corrosion.
Not on the workshop manual.




Always check the smooth operation of the piston movement.

There are lots of know-how in the shape and material for the piston seal so I always recommend using the OEM service kit. You can feel the difference when moving the piston with your finger and also you can feel the difference through the pedal when you repeatedly use the brake.




Initially, I was against the idea of changing the direction of the slot at the rear disc as it looked it covered lots and lots of miles but the owner told me that it only covered 500miles so decided to remove and install it in the preferred direction.



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