Honda Element. Manual - part 325

Fig. 18: Identifying Parking Brake Switch Connector And Parking Brake Switch 
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3. Check for continuity between the switch terminal (C) and body ground. 

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With the parking brake lever pulled, there should be continuity.  

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With the parking brake lever released, there should be no continuity.  

4. Connect the parking brake switch connector to the parking brake switch.  

5. Install the center console: Except SC model (see LX, EX MODELS ), SC model (see CENTER 

CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH TEST 

Check for continuity between the terminals (1) and (2) with the float in the down position and in the up 
position. 

NOTE:

If the parking brake switch and the fluid level switch are OK, but the brake 
system indicator does not function, do the gauge control module test (see 
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ).

NOTE:

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Remove the brake fluid completely from the reservoir. With the float down, 
there should be continuity.  

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Fill the reservoir with brake fluid to the MAX (upper) level (A). With the 
float up, there should be no continuity.  

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If both the ABS/VSA indicator and the brake system indicator come on at 
same time, check the VSA system first (see GENERAL 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

  

FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

Brake caliper piston compressor 07AAE-SEPA101 

INSPECTION 

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

SUPPORT POINTS ).  

2. Remove the front wheels.  

3. Check the thickness (A) of the inner pad (B) and outer pad (C). Do not include the thickness of the 

backing plate. 

Brake pad thickness:  

Standard: 10.6-11.2 mm (0.42-0.44 in.)

TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).  

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If the parking brake switch and fluid level switch are OK, but brake system 
indicator does not function, do the gauge control module test (see SELF-
DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ). 

Fig. 19: Identifying Brake Fluid MAX (Upper) Level With Connector 
Terminal 
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CAUTION: Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, 

could be hazardous to your health. 

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Avoid breathing dust particles.  

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Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an 
OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

  

Service limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)  

Inner pad  

Fig. 20: Identifying Brake Pad Thickness - Inner Pad 
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Outer pad  

Fig. 21: Identifying Brake Pad Thickness - Outer Pad 
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4. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace the front brake pads as a set.  

5. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.  

REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder.  

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

SUPPORT POINTS ).  

3. Remove the front wheels.  

4. Remove the flange bolt (A), and pivot the caliper (B) up out of the way. Check the hose and pin boots for 

damage and deterioration. 

 

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2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element

  

Fig. 22: Identifying Flange Bolt And Caliper 
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5. Remove the pad springs (A) from the brake pads. 

Fig. 23: Identifying Pad Springs 
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6. Remove the pad shims (A) and brake pads (B). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Element