Car brake system Honda Civic 5 and 6

Brake pedal
Pedal height 1. Disconnect the brake switch connector, loosen the brake switch lock nut, and turn the brake switch so that it does not contact the brake pedal. 2. Turn back the mat and measure the pedal height from the...

Parking brake
Examination 1. Pull the parking brake lever with a force of 196 N (20 kgf) to fully engage the parking brake. The parking brake lever should be locked within the rated number of clicks. Brake lever lift clicks: 6-9 2....

Front brake pads
Inspection and replacement There are 6 types of front brake mechanisms, which can be classified into 3 groups (type A, type B and type C). Check the type of brake mechanism before starting work because the operating...

Front brake disc
Checking disc runout 1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly, then raise the car and secure it on safe stands. Remove the front wheels. 2. Remove the brake pads. 3. Inspect the disc surface for damage and cracks. Clean the...

Front brake mechanism
Disassembly There are 6 types of front brake mechanism, which can be classified into 3 groups (type A, type B and type C). Check the type of brake mechanism before starting work because the operating procedure differs...

Assembly — Type A and Type B
Note: For assembly order for Type C, see below. Warning: Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake components. Use a vacuum cleaner to avoid inhaling brake dust. Dirty brake discs or pads reduce braking...

Assembly — type C
Warnings: Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake components. Use a vacuum cleaner to avoid inhaling brake dust. Dirty brake discs or pads reduce stopping power. When reusing pads, always install them in their...

Master Brake Cylinder — Brake Booster
Removal/Installation Attention: Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines when removing the master cylinder. Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the vehicle; this may damage the paint, if brake...

Disassembling the master brake cylinder (For ABS)
Attention: Never allow brake fluid to come into contact with your car, it may damage the paint, if it does come into contact with the paint, wash it off immediately with water. Wash all parts with brake fluid and let...

Adjusting the tappet clearance
Note: The clearance between the pushrod and the master cylinder piston must be checked and adjusted, if necessary, before installing the master cylinder. ABS type is shown, standard brake type is symmetrical. 1. Install...

Checking the brake booster
Leak test Note: ABS type is shown, standard type is brake, (9-inch power brakes) symmetrical. 1. Disconnect the brake booster hose from the brake booster, and connect a hose of the appropriate diameter to the brake...

Rear Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement Warning: Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake components. Use a vacuum cleaner to avoid inhaling brake dust. 1. Block the front wheels, loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly,...

Rear brake mechanism
Disassembly Warning Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake components. Use a vacuum cleaner to avoid inhaling brake dust. Dirty brake discs or pads reduce stopping power. Attention: Never allow brake fluid to...

Assembly (for ABS)
Warning Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake components. Use a vacuum cleaner to avoid inhaling brake dust. Dirty brake discs or pads reduce stopping power. When reusing pads, install them in their original...

Rear drum brakes
Pointer/inspection Warning Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake components. Use a vacuum cleaner to avoid inhaling brake dust. Dirty brake pads and brakes reduce stopping ability. Block the front wheels...

Disassembling brake pads
1. Remove the brake shoe spring retainers by pressing the retaining springs and turning them. 2. Lower the brake shoe assembly and remove the lower return spring. Note: Be careful not to damage the protective cap on the...

Assembly of brake pads
1. Apply lubricant to the cylinder (P/N: 08733 B020E) or equivalent rubber lubricant to the sliding surface of the pivot pin and insert the pin into the brake shoe. 2. Install the parking brake lever and washer onto the...

Wheel cylinder
Disassembly/inspection Attention: Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the car, it may damage the paint, if any liquid does come into contact with the paint, wash it off immediately with water. Wash all...

Brake hoses/lines
Inspection/Tightening Torque Specifications 1. Inspect the brake hoses for damage, wear, leaks, crushing and twisting. 2. Check the brake lines for damage, rust, and leaks. Also check for bent brake lines. 3. Check for...

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Location of parts

ABS control unit operation
Basic control The ABS control unit detects the wheel speed from the received wheel sensor signal, then calculates the vehicle speed based on the detected wheel speeds. The control unit determines the vehicle speed...

ABS control unit pin location

Precautions for troubleshooting
ABS indicator lamp 1. The ABS indicator lamp lights up when the ABS control unit detects a problem in the system. However, even if the system is normal, the lamp also lights up under the following conditions....

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) indication 1. Connect the shorted SCS connector to the service connector on the passenger side fold-down panel. 2. Turn the ignition switch ON(]I), but do not start the engine. Note: Do not...

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