Honda Civic. Manual — part 346

2006-08 BRAKES

Conventional Brake Components - Civic GX

SPECIAL TOOLS

Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tools

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

NOTE:

Refer to the CONVENTIONAL BRAKE COMPONENTS
(EXCEPT HYBRID) article for additional information that is
not shown in this article.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Civic GX

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Civic GX

Fig. 2: Identifying Conventional Brake Components Location

FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required

Brake caliper piston compressor 07AAE-SEPA101

CAUTION: Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of

material composition, could be hazardous to your
health.

Avoid breathing dust particles.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Civic GX

INSPECTION

1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper

locations, refer to the VEHICLE LIFT .

2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Check the thickness (A) of the inner pad (B) and outer pad (C). Do not include

the thickness of the backing plate.

Brake pad thickness:

Standard: 9.6-10.2 mm (0.38-0.40 in.)

Service limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)

Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake
assemblies. Use an appropriate vacuum cleaner.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Civic GX

Fig. 3: Identifying Brake Inner Pad And Outer Pad Thickness

4. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace the front brake

pads as a set.

REPLACEMENT

1. Remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper

locations, refer to the VEHICLE LIFT .

3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Remove the flange bolt (A) while holding the caliper pin (B) with a wrench. Be

careful not to damage the pin boot, and pivot the caliper (C) up out of the way.
Check the hose and pin boots for damage and deterioration.

Fig. 4: Removing Flange Bolt Holding Caliper Pin

5. Remove the pad shims (A) and brake pads (B).

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Civic GX