Brake system of the car Honda Civic 8

Checking the brake system
Note: Never reuse drained brake fluid. Use only clean genuine Honda DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid from a sealed container. Using brake fluid other than that specified by Honda may cause corrosion and reduce the overall...

Troubleshooting Brake System Symptoms
Rapid wear of brake pads, vehicle vibration (after a long movement), or a high, "hard" brake pedal. 1. Get to the point where the brakes do not fully release or the brake pedal becomes "hard". This may require 20 or...

Inspection and testing of the brake system
Check the following brake system components. Repair or replace any leaking or faulty parts. The brake pedal moves down slowly with the pedal force remaining constant 1. Set the parking brake and start the engine, then...

Inspection of the front brake disc
Beating 1. Raise the front of the vehicle and place safety supports in appropriate places. 2. Remove the front wheels. 3. Remove the brake lining. 4. Make sure that the brake disc surface is free of cracks and other...

Inspection of the rear brake disc
Beating 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and place safety stands in appropriate places. 2. Remove the rear wheel. 3. Remove the brake pads. 4. Make sure that the brake disc surface is free of cracks and other damage....

Inspection of brake hose and pipeline
1. Inspect the brake hoses and make sure there is no mechanical damage, signs of wear, or brake fluid leakage; they should not touch other parts and should not be twisted. 2. Inspect the brake lines and make sure there...

Adjusting the brake pedal and brake pedal position sensor
Pedal height 1. Turn the brake light switch A counterclockwise and pull it out so that the switch rod does not touch the brake pedal. 2. Pull the carpet back and locate the slit in the insulating material. Lift the slit...

Checking the brake booster (L13A/R18A)
Checking for leaks 1. Connect vacuum gauge A between the vacuum booster and the check valve. 2. Start the engine, press the accelerator pedal until the engine speed reaches a level where the vacuum after the throttle...

Checking the Parking Brake Switch
1. Remove the rear center console. 2. Disconnect connector A from parking brake sensor B. 3. Measure the electrical resistance between the positive terminal C and ground. When the parking brake lever is pulled, the...

Checking the brake fluid level sensor
Check the quality of the terminals of connectors 1 and 2 in the upper and lower positions of the float. Note: Drain the brake fluid completely from the master cylinder reservoir. The electrical circuit should be closed...

Replacing the brake hose
Note: Before reassembling, make sure all parts are free of dirt and other foreign particles. If necessary, replace the parts with new ones. Do not spill brake fluid on the car body - this may cause destruction of the...

Replacing the master brake cylinder
Note: Do not spill brake fluid on the car body - this may cause destruction of the paintwork. If brake fluid gets on the paintwork, wash it off immediately with water. 1. Remove the air purifier. 2. Make sure the...

Disassembling the master brake cylinder
1. Remove the piston rod seal from the master cylinder. 2. Disconnect the expansion tank hose A. 3. Remove the retaining ring A by pressing the secondary piston B inward. 4. Remove block A and expansion tank connecting...

Assembling the master brake cylinder
Note: Wash all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all holes with compressed air. Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dirt and other foreign particles. If necessary, replace the parts with new...

Inspection and replacement of the front brake pad
Warning! Frequent inhalation of dust generated by brake pad wear, regardless of the material, can have hazardous consequences for your health. Caution: Avoid breathing in dust particles generated by brake lining wear....

Replacing the brake pedal
1. Disconnect the brake light switch electrical connector A. 2. Remove locking pin B and pin C. Note: Use a new locking pin for each installation. 3. Remove the brake pedal mounting bolt D and nuts E. 4. Remove the...

Replacing the brake booster (L13A/R18A)
1. Remove the master cylinder. 2. Remove the engine wiring harness clamp A. 3. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose A from the brake booster B. 4. Remove pin A and connecting pin B. 5. Unscrew the nuts securing the...

Checking and adjusting the parking brake
Examination 1. Pull the parking brake lever A towards you with a force of 196 N. The parking brake lever should lock after a certain number of clicks. Number of clicks before the lever stops: from 8 to 9. 2. If the...

Replacing the parking brake cable
Note: Parking brake cables must not be bent or damaged. This will cause the cables to be stiff and cause premature failure. If necessary, use the drawing of the power steering in a disassembled state. 1. Release the...

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