What are the minimum service thickness specs for the rear pads/rotors tho?

(I assume the fronts are 3mm for pads and 23mm for rotors)

 

From the manual:

 

@cosmomiller

Even better with the torque specs! Nice one! Thx!

 

Btw... when reconditioning, cleaning and lubing the slide-pins, can one use Honda Urea grease? Or, does it have to be silicon grease?

I still have a pretty full tub of Urea grease. But, I noticed most tutorials on YT say to use silicon.


Why is this?

If I had to guess, it's because of those tiny rubber boots at the slide-pins/caliper-bolts (I'm aware petroleum-based greases can deteriorate rubber boots).

 

Use PTFE lube (silicone paste/dielectric grease).

Its best for the rubber boots. Plus the consistency/viscosity and lubricity is correct.

The polyurea you have should work fine too, TBH. Or maybe its not compatible with the current grease?

Safest bet is silicone paste.

Use copper anti-seize on the pad ears.

 

My brakes are the original ones, my S is an 03 with 75k miles.

 

Robb, that is amazing! I didn't think our brakes could last that long.
Well, at that rate I'll expire before my brakes do!

 

I can understand this sentiment, but for the first few years of my S2000 ownership experience it was the opinion of many S2K owners in the area that the best S2000 mechanic to be found around here was located at a Honda dealership that was 50 miles away. I don't know that this is still the case (he might have since moved or retired). There were two other mechanics that were highly thought of by other S2K owners when I bought my car — both of them worked at the local Acura dealership and were reputed to be excellent with both the NSX and the S2000 and if I'm not mistaken they owned or had owned S2000's themselves. As I work on my S2000 myself, this hasn't been an issue for me thus far. Should I reach the point where I do need someone else to work on the car I would not automatically disregard all dealerships. Visiting the regional sub forum associated with your location is a good start to inquire about local mechanics you can trust. If possible, I think it's best to actually meet up with other S2000 owners in your area to ask about such things as there are a lot of knowledgeable, well-informed people out there who are no longer really active here on S2KI.

 

There are plenty of reasons to avoid Honda dealers with the S2000 but brakes ain't one of them. Even @Car Analogy admits this. -- Chuck

 

The build quality of the S is impressive i.m.o. I haven't had to replace any parts yet other than wear items and fluids/ filters.