Honda Civic. Manual — part 330

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH TEST

Check for continuity between the terminals (1) and (2) with the float in the down
position and in the up position.

FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT

NOTE:

Remove the brake fluid completely from the reservoir.
With the float down, there should be continuity.

Fill the reservoir with brake fluid to the MAX (upper)
level (A). With the float up, there should be no
continuity.

If both the ABS indicator and the brake system
indicator come on at same time, check the ABS or VSA
system first: ABS (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
INFORMATION ), VSA (see GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

If the parking brake switch and fluid level switch are
OK, but brake system indicator does not function,
check the ABS or VSA system: ABS (see GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ), VSA (see
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

Fig. 18: Testing Brake Fluid Level Switch

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

Special Tools Required

Brake caliper piston compressor 07AAE-SEPA101

INSPECTION - EXCEPT SI MODEL

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

locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).

2. Remove the front 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: 9.6-10.2 mm (0.38-0.40 in.)
Service limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)

Inner pad

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. 19: Identifying Inner Pad Thickness

Outer pad

Fig. 20: Identifying Outer Pad Thickness

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

pads as a set.

REPLACEMENT - EXCEPT SI MODEL

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

locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).

3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Remove the flange bolt (A), and pivot the caliper (B) up out of the way. Check

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

the hose and pin boots for damage and deterioration.

Fig. 21: Removing Flange Bolt And Pivot Caliper

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

Fig. 22: Removing Pad Shims And Brake Pads

6. Remove the pad retainers (A).

2008 Honda Civic GX

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