Honda Civic. Manual — part 338

Fig. 56: Removing Pad Shims And Brake Pads

7. Remove the pad retainers (A).

Fig. 57: Removing Pad Retainers

8. Clean the caliper bracket (B) thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for

grooves and cracks.

9. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.

10. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the retainers on

their mating surfaces (indicated by the arrows) against the caliper bracket.

11. Install the pad retainers. Wipe excess assembly paste off the retainers. Keep the

assembly paste off the discs and pads.

12. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the pad side of

the shims (A), the back of the brake pads (B), and the other areas indicated by
the arrows. Wipe excess assembly paste off the pad shims and brake pads.
Contaminated brake discs or brake pads reduce stopping ability. Keep
assembly paste off the brake discs and pads.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

Fig. 58: Applying Assembly Paste To Pad Side Of Shims And Brake Pads

13. Install the brake pads and pad shims correctly. Install the brake pad with the

wear indicator (C) on the bottom inside. If you are reusing the brake pads,
always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a
temporary loss of braking efficiency.

14. Rotate the caliper piston (A) clockwise into the cylinder, then align the cutout

(B) in the piston with the tab (C) on the inner pad by turning the piston back.
Lubricate the boot with rubber grease to avoid twisting the piston boot. If the
piston boot is twisted, back it out so it is positioned properly.

NOTE:

Be careful when moving the piston back in the caliper;
brake fluid might overflow from the master cylinder's
reservoir.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

Fig. 59: Rotating Caliper Piston Clockwise Into Cylinder

15. Install the caliper. Install the flange bolts (D), and tighten it to the specified

torque while holding respective caliper pin with a wrench. Be careful not to
damage the pin boots.

16. Install the brake hose mounting bolt (E).
17. Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work.

18. Add brake fluid as needed.
19. After installation, check for leaks at the hose and line joints or connections, and

retighten if necessary. Test-drive the vehicle, then check for leaks (see
BRAKE HOSE AND LINE INSPECTION ).

REAR BRAKE DISC INSPECTION

RUNOUT

NOTE:

Engagement may require a greater pedal stroke
immediately after the brake pads 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 (Except Hybrid)

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

locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).

2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the brake pads (see REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND

REPLACEMENT ).

4. Inspect the brake disc surface for damage and cracks. Clean the brake disc

thoroughly, and remove all rust.

5. Install suitable flat washers (A) and wheel nuts (B), and tighten the wheel nuts

to the specified torque to hold the brake disc securely against the hub.

Fig. 60: Installing Suitable Flat Washer And Wheel Nuts (With
Specifications)

6. Set up the dial gauge against the brake disc as shown, and measure the runout

at 10 mm (3/8 in.) from the outer edge of the brake disc.

Brake disc runout:

Service limit: 0.04 mm (0.0016 in.)

7. If the brake disc is beyond the service limit, refinish the brake disc with an on-

car brake lathe. The Kwik-Lathe produced by Kwik-Way Manufacturing Co.
and the "Front Brake Disc Lathe" offered by Snap-on Tools Co. are approved
for this operation.

Max. refinishing limit: 8.0 mm (0.31 in.)

2008 Honda Civic GX

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