When to replace the Brake Discs on your HONDA CIVIC
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA) 1.8 EXS Flex, HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA) 1.6 (FD6), HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA) 1.8 (FD1, FD7, FA1), HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA) 1.6, HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA) 1.6 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: brake discs – HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Phillips screwdriver
Crow bar
Impact screwdriver
Hammer
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake discs – HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA) in pairs on an axle, regardless of the condition of the components. This will ensure even braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
  • When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake discs – HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  2. Step 3
    Remove the plastic panel.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  3. Step 5
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  4. Step 7
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: brake discs – HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA). Tip:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 10
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  7. Step 11
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 12
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  10. Step 14
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake discs – HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA). AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
  11. Step 15
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    Remove the brake pads.
  12. Step 16
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 17
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    Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 18
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 19
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    Remove the brake caliper bracket.
  15. Step 20
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 21
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    Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use an impact screwdriver. Use a hammer.
  17. Step 22
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  18. Step 23
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    Remove the brake disc.
  19. Step 24
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    Clean the wheel hub. Use a wire brush.
  20. Step 25
    Treat the contacting surface. Use ceramic grease.
    Step 26
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    Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
  21. Step 27
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    Install a new brake disc.
  22. Step 28
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  23. Step 29
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    Tighten the brake disc fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
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