How to Replace Front Brakes 90-00 Honda Civic

Difficulty: Intermediate · About 50 min · Honda Civic

Replace front brake pads and rotors on a Honda Civic while cleaning the hub and restoring a firm pedal before the vehicle is driven.

Steps

1. Remove wheel and inspect

   Loosen the lug nuts on the ground, raise the vehicle, and support it on stands. Remove the wheel and inspect both pad thickness and the rotor faces.

2. Remove the caliper and rotor

   Remove the caliper fasteners and hang the caliper safely. Take out the pads and bracket, remove the rotor screws, then lift the rotor from the hub.

3. Install replacement components

   Clean the hub and new rotor, then seat the rotor and refit the bracket. Retract the caliper piston with a clamp, install the pads, and secure the caliper using the vehicle's specifications.

4. Refit the wheel and verify braking

   Install the wheel and tighten the lug nuts in a crossing pattern to specification. Pump the pedal until firm and test the brakes cautiously at low speed.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.