Honda Civic. Manual — part 329

Fig. 11: Identifying Brake Fluid Level In Reservoir Is At MAX (Upper)
Level Line

2. Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal several times, then apply steady

pressure.

3. Start the bleeding at the driver's side of the front brake system.

Fig. 12: Bleeding Calipers Or Wheel Cylinder In Sequence

4. Attach a length of clear drain tube (A) to the bleed screw (B), then, loosen the

bleed screw to allow air to escape from the system. Then tighten the bleed
screw securely.

Front

Fig. 13: Attaching Clear Drain Tube To Bleed Screw (Front) (With
Specifications)

Rear-disc type

NOTE:

Bleed the calipers or the wheel cylinders in the
sequence shown.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

Fig. 14: Attaching Clear Drain Tube To Bleed Screw (Rear-Disc Type)
(With Specifications)

Rear-drum type

Fig. 15: Attaching Clear Drain Tube To Bleed Screw (Rear-Drum Type)
(With Specifications)

5. Refill the master cylinder reservoir to the MAX (upper) level line.
6. Repeat the procedure for each brake circuit until no air bubbles are in the fluid.

BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

Fig. 16: Identifying Brake System Indicator Circuit Diagram

PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST

1. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector (A) from the parking brake

switch (B).

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

Fig. 17: Disconnecting Parking Brake Switch Connector From Parking
Brake Switch

3. Check for continuity between the positive terminal (C) and body ground.

With the parking brake lever pulled, there should be continuity.

With the parking brake lever released, there should be no continuity.

4. Install the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

NOTE:

If both the ABS indicator and the brake system
indicator come on at the same time, check the
ABS or VSA system first: ABS (see GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ), VSA
(see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
INFORMATION ).

If the parking brake switch and fluid level switch
are OK, but the brake system indicator does not
function, check the ABS or VSA system: ABS
(see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
INFORMATION ), VSA (see GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

2008 Honda Civic GX

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