Honda Civic Brake Pads

raddy59

Easy DIY or not?

Thanks

P

ormus

afaik yes.
nearly all disc pads are a simple job to change. esp the front ones.
(there a few exceptions)
ie, old citroens were a nightmare. old fiats were a bit iffy.

raddy59

Yes - been quoted £70. I am sure if I can get my hands on them I could do it myself.

Halfords?

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rev_henry

raddy59 wrote: »

Yes - been quoted £70. I am sure if I can get my hands on them I could do it myself.

Halfords?

NOO Halfrauds will charge over the odds for not very good ones. Get a decent brand pair (I've heard mintex are good) from ebay or another online retailer. Alternatively consult a local car spares shop.

Lincoln_Imp

What year is it ?
The new shape Civics need a tool to wind back the piston rather than push it back it
http://www.abbeypowertools.co.uk/car-repair-tools/brake-repair-tools/showitem-5563-52334.aspx

No doubt someone on here will have made one like that for 50p

KillerWatt

Brake pads are relatively simple to change, although please pay attention to what goes where and remember - if you need to force anything then there is something amiss.

If it's rear pads (or rather, the same hub as is used for the handbrake), you will need a wind back tool for the piston/s in the brake caliper.