Brakes Replacing Front and Rear Brake Pads (merged) - Page 3

ep1 · 16th February 2008, 11:32

The civic has just had it's first 12000 mile service and the report came back that my rear pads are 70% worn, fronts 60%. Was hoping to replace the rear pads myself so photos would be a great help. Would also need to buy a wind back tool. Incidently I have already replaced the front tyres with Goodyear F1's after just 11500 miles. The car was an ex demo.

kevin_lufc · 24th March 2008, 09:54

I have changed front pads on other cars before now, so was just wondering if the Civic was any different? Just as easy?

Miggins · 24th March 2008, 14:42

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Originally Posted by kevin_lufc

I have changed front pads on other cars before now, so was just wondering if the Civic was any different? Just as easy?

No different - straight forward and relatively easy. Just as with all pads - brake dust and road muck makes removal a little difficult (careful location of a small pry bar / tyre lever required) but once clean they go back on nice and easy.

OEM sets come with plenty of lube / anti squeal paste.

Miggins · 24th March 2008, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by ep1

The civic has just had it's first 12000 mile service and the report came back that my rear pads are 70% worn, fronts 60%. Was hoping to replace the rear pads myself so photos would be a great help. Would also need to buy a wind back tool. Incidently I have already replaced the front tyres with Goodyear F1's after just 11500 miles. The car was an ex demo.

I have tried most of the 'cheap' wind back tools and failed to find one that fitted or worked adequately. Recommend you look at one with multiple 'feet' / 'plates' to ensure a good fit with the piston.

One I had was too small and ended up jammed inside the piston......grrrrrrrr.

will stick to my wooden dibber next time.

kevin_lufc · 24th March 2008, 15:54

Is a wind back tool real needed then? What is the purpose of the tool? I did my front pads this morning, I wanted to do the rear pads but didn't have a wind back tool. I have a G Clamp that I use to push back the piston on the front, just wondered could I use that?

kissifer1972 · 1st June 2008, 01:29

Quote from Honda Shop Manual

16. Rotate the caliper piston clockwise into the cylinder, then align the cutout (C) in the piston with the tab (D) on the inner pad by turning the piston back. Lubricate the boot with rubber grease to avoid twisting the piston boot. If the piston boot is twisted, back it out so it is positioned properly. Make sure the piston boot is in position to prevent damaging it when installing the caliper.

NOTE:

Be careful when moving the piston back in the caliper, the brake fluid might overflow from the master cylinder's reservoir.
Return the piston fully so as to prevent damaging the sticky shim.

So yes you need a right handed (clockwise) wind back tool

Chris

AscotciVic · 9th August 2008, 21:09

I changing my rear brakes.
The working method is the same like on the front.
Changing brakes - Civinfo Wiki
I used the wind back tool.
Just the piston from de rear must in de correct position
with the nippel on the back of the brake pad.

1st June 2008, 01:29	#46 (permalink)
kissifer1972 Wheelnut Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote from Honda Shop Manual 16. Rotate the caliper piston clockwise into the cylinder, then align the cutout (C) in the piston with the tab (D) on the inner pad by turning the piston back. Lubricate the boot with rubber grease to avoid twisting the piston boot. If the piston boot is twisted, back it out so it is positioned properly. Make sure the piston boot is in position to prevent damaging it when installing the caliper. NOTE: Be careful when moving the piston back in the caliper, the brake fluid might overflow from the master cylinder's reservoir. Return the piston fully so as to prevent damaging the sticky shim. So yes you need a right handed (clockwise) wind back tool Chris

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ep1 Valve Cap Join Date: 27th June 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The civic has just had it's first 12000 mile service and the report came back that my rear pads are 70% worn, fronts 60%. Was hoping to replace the rear pads myself so photos would be a great help. Would also need to buy a wind back tool. Incidently I have already replaced the front tyres with Goodyear F1's after just 11500 miles. The car was an ex demo.

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kevin_lufc Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 17th April 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have changed front pads on other cars before now, so was just wondering if the Civic was any different? Just as easy?

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kevin_lufc Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 17th April 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is a wind back tool real needed then? What is the purpose of the tool? I did my front pads this morning, I wanted to do the rear pads but didn't have a wind back tool. I have a G Clamp that I use to push back the piston on the front, just wondered could I use that?