When to replace the Brake Pads on your HONDA CIVIC
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
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) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: brake pads – Honda Civic 8. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 14
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Phillips screwdriver
Crow bar
Impact screwdriver
Hammer
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake pads – Honda Civic 8. AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Honda Civic 8.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the plastic panel.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  5. 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.
  6. Step 7
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    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.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Honda Civic 8
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  9. Step 10
    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
    Step 11
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake pads – Honda Civic 8. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the brake pads.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
  14. Step 16
    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 17
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    Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
  15. Step 18
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    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
  16. Step 19
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    Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
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