Honda Civic. Manual — part 340

3. Release the parking brake, and remove the brake drum (see HUB BEARING

UNIT REPLACEMENT-DRUM BRAKE TYPE ).

Fig. 63: Identifying Rear Drum Brake (With Specifications)

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

Fig. 64: Checking Wheel Cylinder For Leakage

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

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: 4.0 mm (0.16 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 (see HUB BEARING UNIT REPLACEMENT-DRUM
BRAKE TYPE ).

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

Drum inside diameter:

Standard: 199.9-200 mm (7.870-7.874 in.)
Service limit: 201 mm (7.91 in.)

Fig. 65: Measuring Drum Inside Diameter

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

NOTE:

Contaminated brake linings or drums reduce stopping
ability.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

the brake drum.

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

REAR BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT

DISASSEMBLY

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. Release the parking brake, and remove the brake drum (see HUB BEARING

UNIT REPLACEMENT-DRUM BRAKE TYPE ).

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

turning the pin.

Fig. 66: Removing Tension Pins Pushing Respective Retainer Spring And

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)

Turning Pin

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

the hub.

Fig. 67: Removing Lower Return Spring

6. Remove the forward brake shoe (B) by removing the upper return spring (C),

and disassemble the brake shoe assembly.

7. Remove the rearward brake shoe (D) by disconnecting the parking brake cable

from the parking brake lever (E).

8. Remove the U-clip (A), wave washer (B), and pivot pin (C), and separate the

parking brake lever (D) from the brake shoe (E).

Fig. 68: Removing U-Clip, Wave Washer And Pivot Pin

REASSEMBLY

2008 Honda Civic GX

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