Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
Step 15
Remove the brake pads.
Step 16
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17
Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18
Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 19
Remove the brake caliper bracket.
Step 20
Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 21
Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use an impact screwdriver. Use a hammer.
Step 22
Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 23
Remove the brake disc.
Step 24
Clean the wheel hub. Use a wire brush.
Step 25
Treat the contacting surface. Use ceramic grease.
Step 26
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 27
Install a new brake disc.
Step 28
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 29
Tighten the brake disc fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
Step 30
Clean the brake caliper bracket of dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: brake discs – Honda Civic 8. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 31
Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 32
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 33
Tighten the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 108 Nm torque.
Step 34
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 35
Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 36
Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 37
Install the brake pads.
Step 38
Install the brake caliper and fasten it.
Step 39
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 40
Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 41
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 42
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 43
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Honda Civic 8
Step 44
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 45
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 108 Nm torque.
Step 46
Remove the jacks and chocks.
AUTODOC recommends:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and top up if necessary.
Step 47
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 48
Install the plastic panel.
Step 49
Install the cowl grille seal.
Step 50
Close the bonnet.
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