Brake system of the car Honda Civic 3 and 4

Brake Specifications
Total information Clearance between push rod and brake master cylinder (at 20 mmHg Art. vacuum in the amplifier) - 0.0-0.4 mm Disc brakes Minimum Pad Thickness - See Chapter 1 Minimum disc thickness - stamped on disc...

Brake pads — replacement
Attention: replacement of pads must be carried out simultaneously on both wheels of the same axle. Cleaning of brake parts is carried out only with denatured alcohol. Note: When servicing brakes, use only high quality...

Disc brake caliper — removal, repair and installation
Attention: read the warnings Section 1 . Withdrawal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, raise the vehicle, put 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, raise the car on stands. Remove the wheels and install two nuts with 3mm washers to hold the disc in place. When inspecting the rear brake, release the parking brake. 2. Remove the...

Drum brake pads — 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...

Wheel brake cylinder — removal, repair and installation
Note: Seal leaks are usually a prerequisite for repairing a wheel cylinder. We advise you to simply replace the cylinder. Withdrawal 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and place it on stands. Block the front wheels from...

Master brake cylinder — removal, repair and installation
Withdrawal 1. The main 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 pipes of the...

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

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

Bleeding the brake system
Caution: If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and seek medical attention. 1. Bleeding the system is necessary to remove air that got into the system during the dismantling and installation of...

Brake booster — control, removal and installation
Work control 1. With the engine off, press the brake pedal several times, unload the booster. 2. Step on the pedal and start the engine. If the pedal moves down easily, the amplifier is working normally. 3. Let the...

Parking brake — adjustment
1. See 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 vehicle and place it on...

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. Follow the directions 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 for the parking brake indicator switch. Pic. 14.3 Removing the parking brake...

Stoplight switch — control, replacement and adjustment
Control 1. The switch is located at the top of the brake pedal. Pic. 15.1 Typical installation diagram of the brake light switch 2. Disconnect the switch connector. 3. Check up conductivity between contacts by means of...

General information about the brake system
All vehicles covered in this manual are equipped with hydraulic power brakes. Front brakes are disc, rear are either disc or drum. All brakes are self-adjusting: pad wear on both the front and rear wheels is...