Honda Element. Manual — part 335

1. Remove the wheel.

2. Disconnect the brake hose (A) from the brake line (B) using a 10 mm flare-nut wrench (C).

Fig. 77: Disconnecting Brake Hose From Brake Line Using Flare-Nut Wrench
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3. Remove the flange bolt (A), and remove the brake hose brackets from the damper.

Fig. 78: Removing Flange Bolt
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4. Remove the hose clip (B).

5. Remove the banjo bolt (C), and remove the brake hose from the caliper.

6. Install the brake hose bracket (A) on the damper with the flange bolt (B) first, then connect the brake hose

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Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake
fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

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To prevent the brake fluid from flowing, plug and cover the hose ends and
joints with a shop towel or equivalent material.

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2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

to the caliper with the banjo bolt (C) and new sealing washers (D).

Fig. 79: Identifying Brake Hose Bracket, Flange Bolt, Banjo Bolt And Sealing Washers With
Torque Specifications
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7. Install the brake hose onto the brake hose bracket on the body with a new hose clip (A).

Fig. 80: Identifying Hose Clip With Torque Specification
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8. Connect the brake line to the brake hose.

9. After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).

10. Do the following checks:

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Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if necessary.

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Check the brake hoses for interference and twisting.

11. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the wheel.

PARKING BRAKE CABLE REPLACEMENT

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

EXPLODED VIEW

Except SC model

Fig. 81: Exploded View Of Parking Brake Cable - Except SC Model With Torque Specifications
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EXPLODED VIEW

SC model

Fig. 82: Exploded View Of Parking Brake Cable - SC Model With Torque Specifications
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2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND

SUPPORT POINTS ).

2. Remove the rear wheels.

3. Release the parking brake lever fully.

4. Except SC model: Remove the center console (see LX, EX MODELS ). SC model: Remove the lid from

the center console.

5. Loosen the parking brake cable adjusting nut (A) in the equalizer, and disconnect the parking brake cable

ends (B) from the equalizer.

Except SC model

Fig. 83: Identifying Parking Brake Cable Adjusting Nut, Parking Brake Cable Ends And Parking
Brake Cable Ends - Except SC Model
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SC model

Fig. 84: Identifying Parking Brake Cable Adjusting Nut, Parking Brake Cable Ends And Parking

NOTE:

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The parking brake cables must not be bent or distorted. This will lead to
stiff operation and premature failure.

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Refer to the EXPLODED VIEW as needed during this procedure.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element