Brake system of the car Honda Civic 3 and 4

Brake system specifications
General information Clearance between pushrod and master cylinder (at 20 mm Hg vacuum in the amplifier) — 0.0-0.4 mm Disc brakes Minimum pad thickness - see Chapter 1 Minimum disc thickness - stamped on the disc Disc...

Brake pads — replacement
Note: Replacement of brake pads must be performed simultaneously on both wheels of one axle. Cleaning of brake parts is performed only with denatured alcohol. Note: When servicing brakes, use only high quality parts...

Disc Brake Caliper — Removal, Repair and Installation
Warning: Read the warnings Section 1 . Removal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, lift the car, place it on stands and remove the wheel. 2. If you want to remove the rear brake caliper, remove the cotter pin from the pin...

Brake disc — inspection, removal and installation
Inspection 1. Loosen the wheel nuts and raise the vehicle on stands. Remove the wheels and install two lug nuts with 3mm washers to hold the disc in place. Release the parking brake when inspecting the rear brake. 2....

Drum brake shoes — replacement
Attention: when replacing the pads, change the return and support springs - over time, under the influence of multiple heating/cooling cycles, they lose their original qualities. 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, raise the rear...

Wheel Brake Cylinder — Removal, Repair and Installation
Note: Leaks through the seals are usually a prerequisite for repairing the wheel cylinder. We recommend simply replacing the cylinder. Removal 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and place it on stands. Block the front...

Master Brake Cylinder — Removal, Repair and Installation
Removal 1. The master brake cylinder is installed in the engine compartment on the brake booster housing. 2. Remove the brake fluid from the reservoir using a syringe. 3. Prepare rags and plugs for the brake fluid...

Brake force distributor — general information
1. The brake force distributor is mounted on the right pillar tunnel. It is designed to limit the pressure on the rear brakes during emergency braking to prevent wheel locking. Fig. 8.1 Assembly of the brake force...

Brake pipes and hoses — inspection and replacement
1. Inspect tubes and hoses every six months. Cracks, damage to the braid, fluid leaks and other damage should be repaired immediately 2. It is better to entrust the replacement of tubes to service station personnel. 3....

Bleeding the brake system
Caution: If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse them immediately with water and consult a doctor. 1. Bleeding the system is necessary to remove air that has entered the system during dismantling and assembling...

Brake booster — inspection, removal and installation
Control of work 1. With the engine off, press the brake pedal several times to relieve the booster. 2. Press the pedal and start the engine. If the pedal moves down easily, the booster is working normally. 3. Let the...

Parking brake — adjustment
1. Look Chapter 11 to perform the initial trim removal operation around the parking brake lever. 2. Remove the parking brake equalizer cover. 3. Block the front wheels, raise the rear of the car and place it on stands....

Replacing the parking brake cable
1. Block the front wheels and loosen the rear wheel nuts. Raise the car and place it on stands. 2. On a vehicle with drum brakes, remove the drum ( see section 5 ). 3. Following the instructions section 12 , loosen the...

Parking brake lever — removal and installation
1. Remove the center console ( see Chapter 11 ). 2. Disconnect the brake cable ( see Section 13 ). 3. Disconnect the electrical connector of the parking brake indicator switch. Fig. 14.3 Removing the parking brake...

Brake light switch — inspection, replacement and adjustment
Control 1. The switch is located at the top of the brake pedal. Fig. 15.1 Typical brake light switch installation diagram 2. Disconnect the switch connector. 3. Check the continuity between the contacts using an...

General information about the brake system
All vehicles described in this manual are equipped with a hydraulic brake system with power assistance. The front brakes are disc brakes, the rear brakes are either disc brakes or drum brakes. All brakes are...

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