How to change rear brake discs on Honda Civic 8 – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 2.0 i-VTEC Type R (FN2),
HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 1.4 (FK1, FN4),
HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) Type R (FN2),
HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 2.2 CTDi (FK3),
HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 1.8 (FN1, FK2),
HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 1.4 (FK1)
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear brake disc and pads set on HONDA CIVIC 8 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) and other HONDA models
Replace the brake disks on the car Honda Civic 8 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.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Honda Civic 8.
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 discs – 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:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Honda Civic 8
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 #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13
Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 14
Remove the brake caliper.
Replacement: brake discs – 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.
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 #14. 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.
AUTODOC recommends:
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 #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 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.
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
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:
Honda Civic 8 – Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until it feels firm.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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