Honda Civic (1992-1995) - Change Brake Pads

Honda Civic (1992-1995)

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1992-1995
Assembly	Suzuka, Japan East Liberty, Ohio Alliston, Ontario, Canada, Lahore, Pakistan, Hsinchu, Taiwan, Thailand, South Africa Nelson, New Zealand
Predecessor	Honda Civic (fourth generation)
Successor	Honda Civic (sixth generation)
Class	Subcompact
Body style(s)	2-door convertible/Targa top/coupe (EJ1/2) 3-door hatchback (EH2/3) 4-door sedan (car) (EG8/EG9)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive layout Front-engine, four-wheel drive layout
Engine(s)	1.3 L Honda D engine #D13 Straight I4 1.5 L Honda D engine #D15B7 Straight I4 1.5 L Honda D engine #D15B2 Straight I4 1.5 L Honda D engine #D15B8 Straight I4 1.5 L Honda D engine #D15Z1 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda D engine #D16Z6 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda D engine #D16Z9 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda B engine #B16A1 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda B engine #B16A2 Straight I4 1.8 L Honda B engine #B18A3 Straight I4
Transmission(s)	4-speed Automatic transmission 5-speed Manual transmission
Wheelbase	101.3 in (257 cm) (hatchback) 103.2 in (262 cm) (coupe & sedan)
Length	160.2 in (407 cm) (hatchback) 172.8 in (439 cm) (coupe) 173.0 in (439 cm) (sedan)
Width	66.9 in (170 cm)
Height	50.7 in (129 cm) (Hatchback) 50.9 in (129 cm) (Coupe) 51.7 in (131 cm) (Sedan)
Curb weight	Sedan '92-'93 DX M/T 2,275 lb '94-'95 DX M/T 2,313 lb '92-'93 DX A/T 2,343 lb '94-'95 DX A/T 2,392 lb '92-'93 LX M/T 2,319 lb '94-'95 LX M/T 2,403 lb '92-'93 LX A/T 2,388 lb '94-'95 LX A/T 2,456 lb '92-'93 EX M/T 2,480 lb '94-'95 EX M/T 2,522 lb '92-'93 EX A/T 2,524 lb '94-'95 EX A/T 2,575 lb Coupe '92-'93 DX M/T 2,24 lb '94-'95 DX M/T 2,231 lb '92-'93 DX A/T 2,317 lb '94-'95 DX A/T 2,326 lb '92-'93 EX M/T 2,390 lb '94-'95 EX M/T 2,522 lb '92-'93 EX A/T 2,445 lb '94-'95 EX A/T 2,575 lb Hatchback '92-'95 DX M/T 2,78 lb '92-'93 DX A/T 2,275 lb '94-'95 DX A/T 2,264 lb '92-'93 CX M/T 2,094 lb '94-'95 CX M/T 2,108 lb '92-'95 VX M/T 2,094 lb '92-'93 Si M/T 2,326 lb '94-'95 Si M/T 2,390 lb
Fuel capacity	All USDM Coupes, Hatchbacks and Sedans except the CX & VX {11.9 US gal CX & VX Hatchbacks 10 US gal
Related	Honda CRX Honda Ballade Honda CRX Del Sol Honda Concerto Honda Domani Honda Integra

Contents 1 Tools Needed 2 Supplies Needed 3 Instructions 4 Videos 5 See Also

[edit] Tools Needed

• 4 Jack Stands
• Floor Jack
• Bungee Cord
• Ratchet Wrench
• Wood Blocks
• Tire iron

[edit] Supplies Needed

• New brake pads
• Brake fluid
• Caliper grease

[edit] Instructions

1. Jack up vehicle.
2. Block rear wheels
3. Raise the vehicle high enough that the wheels clear the ground with at least two inches.
4. Remove tire from the side you jacked up.
5. Remove the caliper mounting bracket with the ratchet wrench and hang it from the undercarriage with the bungee cord to remove and strain on the brake line.
6. Remove the brake pads from the bracket.
7. Pay attention to how they are put in to make re-installment easier.
8. Compress the brake caliper. The brake caliper is the cylinder in the center of the bracket.

1. Place one of the old brake pads over the caliper and press it down so it is flush with the bracket.
2. Install the new brake pads into the slots where the old ones were.
3. Re-attach the mounting bracket and set the tire back on.
4. Lower the vehicle and then tighten all of the lugs with the tire iron.
5. Start vehicle and pump brakes a few times to snug the pads up to the caliper

Repeat for other side.

[edit] Videos

[edit] See Also