How to replace the front brakes 2006-2011 Honda Civic

Chapter 1:

Open the brake fluid reservoir

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Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle and open the hood.

Chapter 1:

Step 2/2

Open the brake fluid reservoir.

Chapter 2:

Lift the vehicle

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Loosen the stud bolts on the front wheels.

Chapter 2:

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Lift the front of your vehicle. Place the vehicle on the jack stands.

Chapter 2:

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Don’t forget to put the wheels under the vehicle!

Chapter 3:

Loosen the brake disc

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Turn the disc outwards, this will facilitate the following steps.

Chapter 3:

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Ask another person to press the brake pedal.

Chapter 3:

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Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws holding the disc.

Chapter 4:

Retract the piston

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Insert a flat head screwdriver into the opening of the brake caliper.

Chapter 4:

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Lift it off using the screwdriver as a lever by pulling it towards you. This will cause the piston to retract, so that the caliper can be removed more easily for the next steps.

Chapter 5:

Remove the brake caliper

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With a socket wrench and a 12mm socket, unscrew the lower slide pin.Sometimes you have to keep the locknut from turning by holding it with your fingers or a 21 mm wrench.

Chapter 5:

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Repeat this process with the upper slide pin. Finish unscrewing by hand.

Chapter 6:

Hang the brake caliper on the strut

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Tip: attach a piece of electrical cable, or a hook, to one of the strut spring coils

Chapter 6:

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You can now remove the brake caliper and hand it to the previously installed hook.

Chapter 7:

Remove the brake pads

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Remove the brake pads. You can use a screwdriver to help you.

Chapter 7:

Step 2/2

Using a flat head screwdriver, remove the anti-rattle clips.

Chapter 8:

Remove the brake caliper mount

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Using a socket wrench and a 17mm socket, unscrew the two holding screws on the caliper mount. Depending on the state of the bolts on the caliper mount, it may be necessary to use a hammer to loosen them.

Chapter 8:

Step 2/2

Remove the caliper mount.

Chapter 9:

Remove the brake disc

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Finish unscrewing the disc retaining screws in order to remove it.

Chapter 9:

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Sometimes the disc may get stuck on the hub, if this happens, use a hammer to remove it.

Chapter 9:

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In our case, we used a complementary method, which consists of screwing two bolts into the holes provided in the disc. This effectively removes the disc from the hub.

Chapter 9:

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Finally, remove the disc.

Chapter 10:

Clean

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Clean the wheel hub with a wire brush.

Chapter 10:

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Then, clean the wheel hub with brake cleaner and paper towel.

Chapter 11:

Prepare the new brake disc

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Before installing the new disc, it is vital to clean it using brake cleaner and paper towels to take off the storage paraffin.If your new disc is coated, you can place it directly onto the wheel hub.

Chapter 12:

Install the new brake disc

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Put the new brake disc in place.

Chapter 12:

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Screw the 2 disc retaining screws back on.

Chapter 13:

Clean the brake caliper mount

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Using a wire brush, clean the caliper mount to remove any excess rust that could prevent the pads from sliding.

Chapter 14:

Put the brake caliper mount back on

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Reassemble the caliper mount by screwing first by hand, then with a socket wrench and a 17mm socket to lock them in place.

Chapter 14:

Step 2/2

Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 15:

Install the new anti-rattle clips

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Get hold of the anti-rattle clips supplied in the kit.

Chapter 15:

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Place the new anti-rattle clips on the caliper mount.

Chapter 16:

Place the new brake pads

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Grab the new pads, and lightly coat the ends with copper grease to help them slide more easily.

Chapter 16:

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Insert the new pads into the caliper mount by sliding them in.

Chapter 16:

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You need to check the sliding of the brake caliper slide pins and the condition of the Caliper slide pin boots. If they look worn, you are advised to replace them with new ones.

Chapter 17:

Put the brake caliper back

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Grab the brake caliper.

Chapter 17:

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Put the brake caliper back in place and screw in the slide pins, by hand at first. Screw them in using a socket wrench and a 12mm socket. You can use a 21mm wrench to prevent the bolts from rotating.

Chapter 17:

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Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 18:

Tips

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Don’t forget to remove the cable that you used to hold the caliper.

Chapter 19:

Clean

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Clean both sides of the disc with brake cleaner and a cloth to remove the grease from the new pads.

Chapter 20:

Passenger side

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You can now repeat the same process on the other side.

Chapter 21:

Put the vehicle back on the ground

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Then, you will be able to put the wheels back on your vehicle.

Chapter 21:

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Put the car back on the ground and block the wheels properly.

Chapter 21:

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Don’t forget to screw the brake fluid cap back on before starting the car.

Chapter 22:

Safety tips

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Attention! Before using your vehicle again, start your car, and pump the brake pedal a few times to push the brake pads together again.

Chapter 22:

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Try to drive smoothly and avoid sudden braking for the first 30 miles or so, to avoid glazing the new pads.

Chapter 22:

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Operation complete.