Honda Civic. Manual — part 328

1. Pull the parking brake lever (A) with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) of force to fully

apply the parking brake. The parking brake lever should be locked within the
specified number of clicks.

Lever locked clicks: 8 to 10

Fig. 7: Inspecting Parking Brake (With Specifications)

2. If the number of lever clicks is excessive, adjust the parking brake.

ADJUSTMENT - REAR DISC BRAKE TYPE

1. Remove the center console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Release the parking brake lever fully.
3. Loosen the parking brake adjusting nut (A).

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

Fig. 8: Loosening Parking Brake Adjusting Nut

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

locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).

5. Remove the rear wheels.
6. Make sure the parking brake lever (A) on the rear brake caliper contacts the

stop pin (B).

Fig. 9: Making Sure Parking Brake Lever On Rear Brake Caliper
Contacts Stop Pin

7. Install the rear wheels.

NOTE:

The parking brake lever will only contact the stop pin
when the parking brake adjusting nut is loosened.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

8. Pull the parking brake lever 1 click.
9. Tighten the parking brake adjusting nut until the parking brakes drag slightly

when the rear wheels are turned.

10. Release the parking brake lever fully, and check that the parking brakes do not

drag when the rear wheels are turned. Readjust if necessary.

11. Make sure the parking brakes are fully applied when the parking brake lever is

pulled all the way (8 to 10 clicks).

12. Install the center console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

ADJUSTMENT - REAR DRUM BRAKE TYPE

1. Remove the center console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Release the parking brake lever fully.
3. Loosen the parking brake adjusting nut (A).

Fig. 10: Loosening Parking Brake Adjusting Nut

4. Press the brake pedal several times to set the self-adjusting brake before

adjusting the parking brake.

5. Pull the parking brake lever 1 click.
6. Tighten the parking brake adjusting nut until the parking brakes drag slightly

when the rear wheels are turned.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

7. Release the parking brake lever fully, and check that the parking brakes do not

drag when the rear wheels are turned. Readjust if necessary.

8. Make sure the parking brakes are fully applied when the parking brake lever is

pulled all the way (8 to 10 clicks).

9. Install the center console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING

1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir (A) is at the MAX (upper) level

line (B).

NOTE:

Do not reuse the drained fluid. Use only clean Honda
DOT 3 Brake Fluid from an unopened container. Using a
non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and shorten
the life of the system.

Do not mix different brands of brake fluid; they may not
be compatible.

Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to
contaminate the brake fluid.

Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it
off immediately with water.

The reservoir connected to the master cylinder must be
at the MAX (upper) level mark at the start of the
bleeding procedure and checked after bleeding each
brake system. Add fluid as required.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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