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Changing the rear brake pads on a Honda Civic

Written By: bossquent (and one other contributor)
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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

00:30:00

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  1. 19 wrench or socket 13 flat key 15 flat key

    • 19 wrench or socket

    • 13 flat key

    • 15 flat key

    • Piston pusher

    • Brake cleaner

    • yarn to do

    • New pads

    • Jack + candles

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  2. We wedge the front wheel We LOOSEN the bolts (we do not unscrew completely) We install the jack

    • We wedge the front wheel

    • We LOOSEN the bolts (we do not unscrew completely)

    • We install the jack

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  3. Release the handbrake Open the hood Locate the brake fluid reservoir

    • Release the handbrake

    • Open the hood

    • Locate the brake fluid reservoir

    • Open the cap

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  4. We lift the car and then unscrew the bolts Secure with a candle We remove the wheel

    • We lift the car and then unscrew the bolts

    • Secure with a candle

    • We remove the wheel

    • Put away the bolts

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  5. Nut 13 (x2) 15 nut (x2) Key of 13

    • Nut 13 (x2)

    • 15 nut (x2)

    • Key of 13

    • Key of 15

    • The 15 nut is a lock nut, which means that it must be locked in rotation in order to loosen the assembly.

    • Loosen the 13 nut while locking the 15 nut

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  6. You then have 2 screws Push the pad holder to release it Using wire, hold the pad holder so as not to damage the brake hose

    • You then have 2 screws

    • Push the pad holder to release it

    • Using wire, hold the pad holder so as not to damage the brake hose

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  7. Take out the wafer by hand Remove the metal staples Compare new pads to used ones

    • Take out the wafer by hand

    • Remove the metal staples

    • Compare new pads to used ones

    • Thoroughly degrease the whole thing with brake cleaner.

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  8. Use the piston pusher It is impossible to do this with a screwdriver because the piston must rotate on its axis to be pushed back. Check that your brake fluid is not overflowing at the cap

    • Use the piston pusher

    • It is impossible to do this with a screwdriver because the piston must rotate on its axis to be pushed back.

    • Check that your brake fluid is not overflowing at the cap

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  9. Install the new screws supplied with the pads. Put in the new staples Put in the new pads

    • Install the new screws supplied with the pads.

    • Put in the new staples

    • Put in the new pads

    • Proceed to reassembly in reverse order.

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Conclusion

Easy operation to do yourself but you have to be rigorous because it involves braking!

Pump the brake pedal when starting to push the pistons.

Brake gently to break in the pads

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19 Comments

Should the squealing tab (audible wear indicator) on the inner pad be at the top or bottom? I would tend to put it at the top because of the direction of rotation of the disc…

ponpoy - Reply

Good morning,

Do you think it's roughly the same procedure for a 10 civic?

g.richez - Reply

thanks good replacement tutorial

jm.pernaud - Reply

Nickel, I was looking for the reason why the piston did not fit...3 hours of searching and I found it thanks to your tutorial. After having acquired the piston pusher, pads changed in 30' (on one wheel). On the other hand, I am surprised by the very poor quality of the Honda pads. They disintegrate...I understand why they do not last more than 40,000 km. Replaced by Brembo. Thanks again!

franck patras - Reply

This is Top…congratulations! Pat B.

Patrick BEAUFORT - Reply

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