Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This provides effective braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Open the bonnet.
Step 2
Remove the cowl grille seal.
Step 3
Remove the plastic panel.
Step 4
Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 5
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 6
Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
Step 7
Raise the car.
Replacement: brake pads – Honda Civic 8. 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
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 9
Remove the wheel.
Step 10
Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 11
Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12
Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13
Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 14
Remove the brake caliper.
Replacement: brake pads – Honda Civic 8. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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.
AUTODOC recommends:
Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
Step 16
Clean the brake caliper bracket of dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 18
Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 19
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 20
Install new brake pads.
Step 21
Install the brake caliper and fasten it.
Step 22
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 23
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 24
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 25
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 26
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Honda Civic 8
Step 27
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 28
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 29
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.
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