Honda Civic. Manual — part 342

Fig. 74: Disconnecting Brake Line From Wheel Cylinder (With
Specifications)

3. Remove the bolts (C) and the wheel cylinder from the backing plate.

4. Apply Cemedine 366E sealant or equivalent between the wheel cylinder and

backing plate (D), and install the wheel cylinder, then connect the brake line.

5. Install the brake shoes (see REAR BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT ).
6. Bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).
7. Do the parking brake inspection and adjustment (see PARKING BRAKE

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ).

8. Spin the wheels to check for brake drag.
9. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and

retighten if necessary. Test-drive the vehicle, then check for leaks (see
BRAKE HOSE AND LINE INSPECTION ).

BRAKE PEDAL REPLACEMENT

1. Disconnect the brake pedal position switch connector (A).

NOTE:

Use the special bolts on reassembly.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 75: Disconnecting Brake Pedal Position Switch Connector (With
Specifications)

2. Remove the lock pin (B) and joint pin (C).
3. Remove the brake pedal bracket mounting bolt (D) and nuts (E).
4. Remove the brake pedal with bracket (F).
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Do the brake pedal and brake pedal position switch adjustment (see BRAKE

PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ).

BRAKE HOSE AND LINE INSPECTION

1. Inspect the brake hoses for damage, deterioration, leaks, interference, and

twisting.

2. Check the brake lines for damage, rusting, and leaks. Also check for bent brake

lines.

3. Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if

necessary.

4. Check the master cylinder and the ABS or VSA modulator-control unit for

damage and leaks.

MASTER CYLINDER AND ABS OR VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL
UNIT

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Connection

Point

Component

Connected to

Specified

Torque Value

Note

A

Front brake caliper

Brake hose

34 N.m (3.5
kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)

Banjo
bolt

Bleed screw

9 N.m (0.9
kgf.m, 7 lbf.ft)

B

Rear brake caliper
(disc type)

Brake hose

34 N.m (3.5
kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)

Banjo
bolt

Bleed screw

9 N.m (0.9
kgf.m, 7 lbf.ft)

Rear wheel cylinder
(drum type)

Brake line

15 N.m (1.5
kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)

Flare
nut

Bleed screw

7 N.m (0.7
kgf.m, 5 lbf.ft)

C

Brake hose

Brake line

15 N.m (1.5
kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)

Flare
nut

D

Master cylinder
(ABS)

Brake line

15 N.m (1.5
kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft) Flare

nut

Master cylinder
(VSA)

22 N.m (2.2
kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)

E

ABS modulator-
control unit

Brake line

15 N.m (1.5
kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)

Flare
nut

VSA modulator-
control unit

Brake line (10
mm nut)

15 N.m (1.5
kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)

Brake line (12
mm nut)

22 N.m (2.2
kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)

F

4-way joint

Brake line

15 N.m (1.5
kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)

Flare
nut

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 76: Inspecting Brake Hose And Line

BRAKE HOSE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the brake hose (A) from the brake line (B) using a 10 mm flare-nut

wrench (C).

NOTE:

Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dirt
and other foreign particles.

Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do
so.

Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off
immediately with water.

To prevent the brake fluid from flowing, plug and cover
the hose ends and joints with a shop towel or
equivalent material.

The illustrations show only the front of the vehicle
except where the procedure is different for the rear.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Civic (Except Hybrid)