Honda Civic. Manual — part 351

Fig. 25: Identifying Hook End Of Upper Return Spring With Brake
Spring Installer

11. Install the brake drum.

12. Install the rear wheels.
13. Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work and to set the

self-adjusting brake.

14. Do the parking brake adjustment, refer to the PARKING BRAKE

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .

PARKING BRAKE CABLE REPLACEMENT

EXPLODED VIEW

NOTE:

Before installing the brake drum, clean the mating
surface of the rear hub and the inside of the brake
drum.

NOTE:

Engagement of the brakes may require a greater pedal
stroke immediately after the brake shoes have been
replaced as a set. Several applications of the brake
pedal will restore the normal pedal stroke.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Civic GX

Fig. 26: Exploded View Of Parking Brake Components (With Torque
Specifications)

1. Loosen the parking brake cable adjusting nut, refer to the ADJUSTMENT -

REAR DRUM BRAKE TYPE .

2. Remove the brake drum and shoes, and disconnect the parking brake cable

from the parking brake lever (see REAR BRAKE SHOE
REPLACEMENT ).

3. Remove the flange bolts (A) and the parking brake cable (B) from the backing

plate (C).

NOTE:

The parking brake cables must not be bent or distorted.
This will lead to stiff operation and premature failure.

Refer to the EXPLODED VIEW as needed during this
procedure.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Civic GX

Fig. 27: Identifying Flange Bolts And Parking Brake Cable From Backing
Plate (With Torque Specifications)

4. Reinstall the parking brake cable in the reverse order of removal, and note

these items:

Be careful not to bend or distort the cable.

Connect the parking brake cable to the brake lever, and install the brake
shoes and drum (see REAR BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT ).

Do the parking brake adjustment, refer to the ADJUSTMENT - REAR
DRUM BRAKE TYPE .

Apply the parking brake firmly 10 times then adjust it again.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Civic GX

CABIN AIR FILTERS

Dust & Pollen Filter - Civic, Civic Hybrid, CR-V

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

CABIN AIR FILTER

Removal & Installation

1. Open the glove box. Remove the glove box stop (B) on each side, then let the

glove box hang down. See Fig. 1.

NOTE:

Manufacturer's terminology for this filter is dust and pollen
filter.

2008 Honda Civic EX

CABIN AIR FILTERS Dust & Pollen Filter - Civic, Civic Hybrid, CR-V

2008 Honda Civic EX

CABIN AIR FILTERS Dust & Pollen Filter - Civic, Civic Hybrid, CR-V