Honda Civic. Manual — part 326

2006-08 BRAKES

Conventional Brake Components - Civic (Except Hybrid)

SPECIAL TOOLS

Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tools

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

NOTE:

Refer to the CONVENTIONAL BRAKE COMPONENTS (GX)
(SUPPLEMENT) article for additional information for the GX
model.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

Fig. 2: Locating Conventional Brake Component

BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTION AND TEST

Inspect the brake system components listed. Repair or replace any parts that are
leaking or damaged.

BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENT INSPECTIONS REFERENCE

Component

Procedure

Also check for

Master Cylinder

Look for damage or signs of
fluid leakage at:

Reservoir tank, reservoir
union or master cylinder
body.

Lines, reservoir tank

Bulging seat at reservoir cap.
This is a sign of fluid
contamination.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

BRAKE SYSTEM TEST

Brake pedal sinks/fades when braking

1. Set the parking brake, and start the engine, then turn off the A/C switch. Allow

hose and grommets, and
their joints.

Between master cylinder
and booster.

Brake Hoses

Look for damage or signs of
fluid leakage at:

Line joints and banjo
bolt connections.

Hoses and lines, also
inspect for twisting or
damage.

Bulging, twisted, or bent
lines.

Caliper

Look for damage or signs of
fluid leakage at:

Piston seal.

Banjo bolt connections.

Bleed screw.

Seized or sticking caliper
pins.

Wheel Cylinder

Look for damage or signs of
fluid leakage at:

Wheel cylinder.

Line joints.

Bleed Screw.

ABS or VSA
Modulator-control
Unit

Look for damage or signs of
fluid leakage at:

Line joints.

Modulator-control unit.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature (radiator fan comes on
twice).

2. Attach a 50 mm (2 in.) piece of masking tape along the bottom of the steering

wheel, and draw a horizontal reference mark across it.

3. With the transmission M/T in neutral position, A/T in P or N position, press

and hold the brake pedal lightly (about the same pressure needed to keep an
A/T-equipped vehicle from creeping), then release the parking brake.

4. While still holding the brake pedal, hook the end of the tape measure behind

the brake pedal, then pull the tape up to the steering wheel. Note the
measurement between the brake pedal and the reference mark on the steering
wheel.

5. Apply steady pressure to the brake pedal for 3 minutes.
6. Watch the tape measure.

If the measurement increases 10 mm (3/8 in.) or less, the master cylinder
is OK.

If the measurement increases more than 10 mm (3/8 in.), replace the
master cylinder.

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING

RAPID BRAKE PAD WEAR, VEHICLE VIBRATION (AFTER A LONG DRIVE), OR HIGH, HARD
BRAKE PEDAL

The upper caliper pin B and lower caliper pin A are different. If the pins are
installed in the wrong location, it will cause, vibration, and or uneven or rapid pad
wear, or possibly uneven tire wear. For proper caliper pin location: Except Si model
(see EXCEPT SI MODEL ), Si model (see SI MODEL ).

1. Drive the vehicle until the brakes drag or until the pedal is high and hard. This

can take 20 or more brake pedal applications during an extended test-drive.

2. With the engine running, raise the vehicle on a lift, and spin all four wheels by

hand.

NOTE:

Make sure that the caliper pins are installed correctly.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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