Honda Civic. Manual — part 337

Fig. 52: Removing Lock Pin And Joint Pin (With Specifications)

6. Remove the brake booster mounting nuts (C).
7. Pull the brake booster (A) forward.

8. Remove the brake booster by pulling it out and turning it, and remove it from

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the booster surfaces and
the threads on the booster studs.

Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines.

Fig. 53: Pulling Brake Booster Forward

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

the engine compartment.

9. Install the brake booster in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

Install the master cylinder after installing the brake booster (see MASTER
CYLINDER REPLACEMENT ).

Check the brake pedal height and free play after installing the master
cylinder, and adjust it if necessary (see BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE
PEDAL POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ).

Bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).

REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT

INSPECTION

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. Check the thickness (A) of the inner pad (B) and outer pad (C). Do not include

the thickness of the backing plate.

Brake pad thickness:

Standard: 8.3-9.4 mm (0.33-0.37 in.)
Service limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)

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 (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 54: Checking Thickness Of Inner Pad And Outer Pad

4. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace all the rear

brake pads as a set.

REPLACEMENT

1. Remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder.
2. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper

locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).

3. Remove the rear wheels.
4. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A).

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

Fig. 55: Removing Brake Hose Mounting Bolt

5. Remove the flange bolts (B) while holding respective caliper pin (C) with a

wrench. Be careful not to damage the pin boot, and remove the caliper (D).
Check the hose and pin boots for damage and deterioration.

6. Remove the pad shims (A) and brake pads (B).

NOTE:

Do not twist the brake hose and the parking brake cable
to prevent damage.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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