Honda Civic. Manual — part 343

Fig. 77: Disconnecting Brake Hose From Brake Line

2. With clip type: Remove and discard the brake hose clip (A) from the brake

hose (B).

Fig. 78: Removing And Discarding Brake Hose Clip (Clip Type)

3. Disc brake type: Remove the banjo bolt (C), and disconnect the brake hose

from the caliper.

4. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt(s) (D), then remove the brake hose.

NOTE:

Without clip type: Remove the brake hose with the
bracket.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

INSTALLATION

1. Install the brake hose (A) with the mounting bolt (B).

Fig. 79: Installing Brake Hose (With Specifications)

2. Disc brake type: Connect the brake hose to the caliper with the banjo bolt (C)

and new sealing washers (D).

3. Position the brake hose ends (A).

With clip type

NOTE:

With clip type: Install the brake hose on the brake
hose bracket (B) with a new brake hose clip (C).

Without clip type: Install the brake hose bracket (D)
to the frame.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

Fig. 80: Installing Brake Hose On Brake Hose Bracket (With Clip Type)
(With Specifications)

Without clip type

Fig. 81: Installing Brake Hose Bracket To Frame (Without Clip Type)
(With Specifications)

4. Connect the brake line (E) to the brake hose.
5. After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM

BLEEDING ).

6. Do the following check:

Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if necessary.

Check the brake hoses for interference and twisting.

PARKING BRAKE CABLE REPLACEMENT

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

EXPLODED VIEW

Fig. 82: Exploded View Of Conventional Brake (With Specifications)

REAR DISC BRAKE TYPE

1. Release the parking brake lever fully.
2. Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut (see ADJUSTMENT - REAR

DISC BRAKE TYPE ).

3. Remove the parking brake cable clip (A) from the brake cable (B).

NOTE:

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

Refer to Fig. 82 as needed during this procedure.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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