Honda Civic. Manual — part 349

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

locations, refer to the VEHICLE LIFT .

2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Release the parking brake, and remove the rear brake drum, refer to the

KNUCKLE/HUB BEARING UNIT REPLACEMENT .

Fig. 13: Identifying Rear Drum Brake Components (With Torque
Specifications)

4. Check the wheel cylinder (A) for leakage.

Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake
assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum
cleaner.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Civic GX

Fig. 14: Checking Wheel Cylinder For Leakage

5. Check the brake linings (B) for cracking, glazing, wear, and contamination.

6. Measure the brake lining thickness (C). Measurement does not include brake

shoe thickness.

Brake lining thickness:

Standard: 4.5 mm (0.18 in.)

Service limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 in.)

7. If the brake lining thickness is less than the service limit, replace the brake

shoes as a set.

8. Check the hub (D) for smooth operation. If it requires servicing, replace the

hub bearing unit, refer to the KNUCKLE/HUB BEARING UNIT
REPLACEMENT .

9. Measure the inside diameter of the brake drum with inside vernier calipers.

Drum inside diameter:

Standard: 219.9-220.0 mm (8.657-8.661 in.)

NOTE:

Contaminated brake linings or drums reduce stopping
ability.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Civic GX

Service limit: 221 mm (8.70 in.)

Fig. 15: Measuring Inside Diameter Of Brake Drum With Inside Vernier
Calipers

10. If the inside diameter of the brake drum is more than the service limit, replace

the brake drum.

11. Check the brake drum for scoring, grooves, corrosion, and cracks.

REAR BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required

Brake spring installer 07LAF-SM40200

DISASSEMBLY

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

locations, refer to the VEHICLE LIFT .

2. Remove the rear wheels.

CAUTION: Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of

material composition, could be hazardous to your
health.

Avoid breathing dust particles.

Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake
assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum
cleaner.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Civic GX

3. Release the parking brake, and remove the brake drum, refer to the

KNUCKLE/HUB BEARING UNIT REPLACEMENT .

4. Unhook the upper return spring (A) from the rearward shoe using the brake

spring installer (B).

Fig. 16: Identifying Upper Return Spring From Rearward Shoe

5. Remove the tension pins (A) by pushing respective retainer spring (B) and

turning the pin.

Fig. 17: Pushing Respective Retainer Spring And Turning Pin

6. Remove the lower return spring (A), and remove the brake shoe assembly over

the hub.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES Conventional Brake Components - Civic GX