This is a short and to the point DIY video, on how to change your Brake Pads on a 2006-2011 Honda Civic. Remember to push back the brake piston and use brake…
This is a short and to the point DIY video, on how to change your Brake Pads on a 2006-2011 Honda Civic. Remember to push back the brake piston and use brake…
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Good job..i needed a refresher bc i only do mine about every 3 yrs…
thank you!!
Brake fluid is a yes, if you’re already replacing the pads might as well the fluid. The calibration thing is bs. I’ve never heard of that before in my life and have never had to do that to any of the cars I have replaced pads on. Just install both sides then pump on the brake pedal 10 times and you’re set they’ll work perfect.
I’ve got a 2003 honda civic (older model), and I want to replace these front break pads. My friend told me I should also change the break fluid while doin’ that. Is it true what he says? Furthermore, he also said the hardest thing about changing pads is calibrating them so that both of them work with the same force – right or wrong?
Lovin the sandals bro!
Adding to what Dave said when pushing back the pistion, I have and always will open the bleeder valve. When you are changing your brake pads it is also probably a good idea to change the brake fluid as well. As brake fluid absorbs water it can damage the metal components in the break system as well as altering the boiling point of break fluid and thusly hampering break performance. Since you are opening up the bleeder valve you will introduce air in the system anyhow and need to bleed the system
I just watched you vid here and saw the biggest “no no” that one can do on the Gen 8’s. You never want to push the piston back in with out opening the bleeder valve. There is a proportioning valve that will be damaged if you do not open the bleeder valve before pressing the piston back in.
don’t worry about what he got…you need to get (akebono ACT465A) pads. rockauto.com has a good deal on them at around 38 bucks…most of the time there around 88 bucks. Yes they are some really good pads…one of the best if not the best….your welcome.
You need to stop listening to whom ever told you that. Ceramic pads are the best way to go if you want to have great longevity of your rotors.
Very helpful. Remember to pump the brakes till the piston tightens back up
I’ve heard that ceramic pads will ruin stock rotors. Is that true? If it is true, what material should i use?
Your video helped me a lot with understanding how to change my Civic’s break pads. Thank you so much!
I had trouble with lefty-loosy, righty-tighty until I saw the thin piece of metal that was turning with the screw. Held it down with pliers and the screw broke free.
Does it work they same for the rear brake pads?
What brand of pads did you use?
Make sure you do it in the dark and get your desk lamp….check
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same for 2004
Very helpful.
Word. It’s literally one bolt and people charge so much smh
and i was about to go and pay to get this done . forget that
Good start, but should address the need to deal with the excess fluid when pushing back the caliper – I prefer to open the caliper bleed when doing this to avoid pushing particles back upstream, otherwise should remove some fluid from the master cylinder reservoir and keep track of the level. Piston shouldn’t be pushed back too far and care should be taken not to damage the boot. Caliper should be tied up so it won’t come crashing down in the middle of the job. Slider bolts
Lx’s have drums so no they are different. Ex & Si are the same as this
Are the the wheels in the back same deal in the front
Can’t believe how easy this is
not bad but you need to show how you push the cup back inside without undoing the bleed nipple . otherwise good video
I believe so. Not 100% sure though.
This is the same for Si’s right?
You have no idea how much this helped me.
Thanks. Saved me about 80 bucks in labor
Thank you for your video
No problem guys, Im happy to help
No problem, Glad it helped!
Awesome job bro!!! Thanks for taking the time.
I probably is simpler and its more or less the same thing. I use to have a 2002 and it was pretty easy
nice! i wish the 2005 civic was this simple. OR IS IT?!
Thanks for doing this!
Glad to help! Yes, just apply it to the back of the pad ONLY the back of the pad. I’m unsure of the back, because I have a LX I have drum brakes in the back, but it should be done the same way.
Thanks! Glad to Help!
Great video, changing these brakes tomorrow. I would have tried to take off the whole brake assembly, now just loosen the caliper and flip up.
Thanks.
Glad it helped
thanx bra
I have a 2009 LX so in the rear I have brake drums not pads. Sorry.