2008 Honda Civic Front Brake Rotor Replacement

The 2008 Honda Civic is back for front brake rotor service in this how-to video.

[@LetsGoECU1]

I really appreciate the attention to detail and the camera angles provided as well as a simple explanation without rambling on about irrelevant details. Your videos are concise and too the point and easy enough to understand no matter how much experience you have in automotive maintenance. Thanks for the vid!!!

[@fernandosuarezmella3302]

When installing new rotors, you should also always install new break pads!

[@davidlis6709]

Nice video. I like the fact that you are doing it in your garage on the floor and not on a lift in a professional repair garage. Give regular people more confidence to do it themselves.

[@robertson4379]

Thanks again, Hack! The front pads/ rear pads/ and rotor sequence of videos was exactly what I needed. I'll let you know if my jack stand collapses and scratches my wheels!

[@danielsock5467]

Nice tutorial, probably one of the better Do it yourselfers I've seen on this job. I found it helpful when doing my 2002 civic. Nice tip by the way with those two screws and using a hammer to loosen them as knock em'.

[@jp182]

i was struggling with the rotors until i saw your simple suggestion for turning the wheel to get more room to get a breaker bar in there. thanks!

[@ryand9111]

Thanks for this video it got me in the right direction. I spent 2.5 hours trying to get the bolts off the caliper bracket with my wimpy 3/8 drive. I spent $35 and bought a breaker bar (1/2 drive 15" handle) and the bolts came off in 2 minutes.

[@HackaweekTV]

So sorry for your loss my friend... :(

[@kmfrm914]

Thank you for this video. I am going to be doing the same thing on my 07 civic si. I like the tip about turning the wheel for ease.

[@TheJoshNguyen]

Excellent tutorial! I learnt so much. Thank you!

[@alexkhan4546]

Learned*

[@garrosh5]

After removing the screws that hold the rotor to the hub, they typically can be threaded back into the rotor in the previously empty holes clocked about 90 degrees from the holes you removed them from. This will push the rotor and hub assembly apart with out the risk of damaging a stud from an errant hammer swing. I really enjoy your videos. Are you still working on the quad-copter?

[@crystalo3550]

So im about to have to do my rotors can u explain to me what it is u r talking about im not good at aiming so I rather do it without risk if u don't mind explaining to me

[@megamanfun]

AWESOME!!!!! Just saved me $300!!!. Thank you

[@bradwalsh2522]

Great video. I'm jealous that your rotor hold down screws came out so easily. I have NEVER had them come out like that. :) I almost always have to drill them out (they are usually Aluminum). Also, the two threaded holes in the rotor can be used to push the rotor off the housing. That way you don't have to hit the assembly.

[@MrBluesina]

those screws, yes, are always WAY TOO TIGHT. I think in the video he pre loosened them...

[@kibi15]

When prying the callipers apart it's a good idea to ensure that you are not flooding the reservoir, especially if you are dealing with really worn rotors and the driver is keeping a good eye on their fluid levels.

[@johnkolkebeck6554]

Thanks, hackman for your your useful tips, particularly the turning the wheel to better approach the back...I wondered if you ever ran into 4 wires in a brake pad replacement box (from a dealer); I can't figure out where they go...They're approx 3 inches each and somewhat U shaped.

[@JamesJones-zr2cx]

Thank you for this. Very nicely presented. It helped a ton.

[@lonniepollard9883]

Best car video ever, such great information.

[@earlkoropatnick1928]

Thanks, now I will know I'm not screwing something up when I use it. I'm kind of shy of these foreign cars. This civic is the first non "big 3" car I've owned since my VW back when I was young.

[@kipark4786]

thanks you have the best detailed youtube for changing brake. thanks

[@Michael-xs9ey]

This is a well put together video , thank you .

[@RASTEAL]

Very well done instructional video on the subject. Knowing about the 18mm size caliper to knuckle bolt comes in handy as I have to go and get a replacement. Funny how tools sprout feet and wander off. On thing i noticed which I'm rather strange about is the term "Emergency Brake". I got into the habit of calling it a parking break. Dumb as it may sound is that I think emergency brake to the automobile mechanical total novice is that it seems to denote what is used in an emergency situation. Which yes it obviously can. But the novice I think sometimes takes it too literally as I have gotten into so many peoples different vehicles and the parking brake is not engaged. When I have remembered to ask them what the name of it is while pointing to the hand lever the reply has always been emergency brake. I maybe totally wrong on this but I'm under the impression that applying the parking break helps to adjust the rear brakes but then that possibly could be just on drum brakes. If I am deluded on that I now will jump to the concept that in any case the driver should always have the parking brake applied when exiting the vehicle or when it is parked. This of course applies to auto transmissions because anybody with a manual trans knows that novice or not. Why do I feel so full of myself all of a sudden?

[@earlkoropatnick1928]

When you jacked up the car using a floor jack under the middle of the front end what did you put the jack on? I've been very shy about resting the jack on anything in the middle front but it woud be nice to know where it is safe to do that. It saves a lot of time to raise the whole front end.

[@AllanLye]

awesome work, very detail and hit to the point kind of learning, really appreciate !! cheers !

[@devinsteiblin5129]

Great video, very educational and helped me do my 2012. Thanks a bunch :D

[@DaveOfKnox]

the honda service manual calls for 80ftp lugs and 80ftp for the caliper

[@tomwhissel1336]

Great DIY Video! Appreciated tall the detail.

[@ankur575]

a very detailed video .. helped me a lot

[@Tate.TopG.]

It's such an amazing video. However I have some questions. Do you have to resurface your brand new rotor before to putbit on the car? Did u check for the"safe" thickness tge rator should be according to honda specs? Thanks again

[@Michael-xz4ym]

New rotors should be well within recommended thickness, and aside from cleaning off residue like he did in the video, new rotors should not need to be resurfaced. That's why they are new.... So you DON'T have to do those things

[@1kickerfish]

The OEM pads are organic. They do a good job for most commuters and last 3 to 4 years. Duralast is a good pad and their pads and rotors have a great guarantee. If you decide to upgrade to bimetallic or ceramic the pads they will last a bit longer but rotor replacement will be more often. Ceramic pads do have much less dust but costs over twice as much. I can do a front pad replacement in less than an hour, and the organic pads for the front are only $20. Video Pros - Removing anti corrosion goo from the new rotor is very important. Knocking the rotor loose with big hammer vice prying on the assembly is a great point. Video Cons - Go to harbor freight and get two jack stands and two wheel chocks - Yes go now. Signed: Capt. Obvious

[@k_escobar917]

hey thanks man! I just finished doing mine after watching your video! but its weird my passenger side caliper bolt were 14mm while the driver side were 12mm but everything worked out fine!

[@AFatOcelot]

Do I need to use the brake compression tool if I already did my break like two weeks ago? I’m literally just doing rotors

[@yuritominaga2433]

My rotor bolts were impossible to take off each rotor had 4 ended up never changed the rotors...laughed when you said they weren’t always tightened much lol

[@johnnysmith4514]

Thank you for video How a question did you change a rear bearing on this car ?

[@ChristopherLanger]

Great video. Very well laid out and easy to follow. Thank you.

[@kd1s]

I remember doing the rotors on my car back in the 1980's. My father was freaking out. He forgot that I did a lot of work on cars in a local garage.

[@johnsu6490]

I have a 2006 Honda Civic DX and I'm having the same problem. Are the rotors the same size on all wheels?

[@raulg02126]

Helped a lot and saved me a lot of money :-)

[@zeusx99]

This may be a noob question, but what's the difference between the rotor parts with the designation 45251-SNA-000 vs 45251-SNE-A00?

[@HackaweekTV]

Yes it's only a parking brake but in the US people call it the emergency brake.

[@robertd1p2]

Hey Dean-O: Awesome - Informative as accurate and PM "preventative maintenance" oriented. The Cafe-Racer; is a work in progress- as is tank fabrication god luck with that, but 500 miles a week takes priority unless you wish to drive that far for a fix\tow. Great video - as always L8r, r-Bot

[@austinl3625]

Dean, can you do a video on how to find/change the PCV valve for that 2008 Civic? Haven't found any videos on KZbin relating to that for the 8th generation Civic. Thanks!

[@jakael02]

You can do the PCV valve via a DIY tutorial on a forum. It's pretty easy but just located in a tight spot.

[@DeanSegovis]

Yes I am and I'll be updating that project soon!

[@iamsuperbo]

I wonder what type/model of torque wrench you using.

[@orlyxanderferrer]

I have a honda civic like yours, Could you please let me know what additional part or bolts do I need to dissasembly to replace the front wheel hub bering "ONLY THE BEARING"...I know I have to remove all what you did in this video plus the center hub nut....but what else??? also I understand I will need a hydraulic press to take out the bering front the wheel hub. Please let me know and thanks in advance

[@MiguelPerez-eh6kr]

What type of grease did you use prior to putting on the rotor

[@barneymiller6204]

My 2008 Civic is 80ft lbs for the lug nuts. Also using an extension changes the geometry so i think you really over torqued those lugs.

[@BeauPoehls]

Thank you, good Sir!

[@truetruefly]

What grease did you use between the hub and the back of the rotor to prevent it from sticking?

[@robertarispe3586]

I was sitting on my toilet naked about to get in the shower my wife walked in I forgot to lock the door and thought I was watching porn took the phone of my hand and she saw this and I was like is better than porn she said you and your danm car stuff

[@rolandomendoza4244]

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[@TheSmileyTek]

Your wife cares if you watch porn? I must just be lucky. My wife doesn't mind at all.

[@importcarenthusiast]

Should the bolts holding the caliper on also be torqued?

[@cardinal198]

Hey do you know if the 2008 civic has the same brakes as 08 civic si. because i am looking for a tutorial video. before i start i would like to know they have the same installation method.

[@apoorvebhatnagar7013]

Thanks for this nice and informative video, did help me a lot :)

[@bojangliass]

would it matter at all if when i replace the rotors the pads that it has are not so new? like maybe a year older like in your video?

[@donnyhuseby4673]

you are suppose to go in sequence on tightening the lug nuts so I recommend doing tht and the torque specs

[@ndhudecz]

Thanks for a well-done video.9 FREAKING YEARS NEVER A REPLY/LOL

[@HackaweekTV]

Ha! There is a tire with a rim on it under the car, the parking brake is on and even if the floor jack somehow failed the car would only drop about three inches. Yes... jack stands are a good idea.

[@malinharshanath8247]

I do have the same problem. Did you get the proper solution for this?

[@mattf2535]

Hey Dean, I have a 2009 Civic Si Coupe. Where did you place the hydraulic jack to lift up your Civic. I've never done it before and would like to know the specific location. Thank you.

[@terabytetron1]

Usually it's right on mid center of the front wheels. There's like a bump where the jack will lift it. Check on-line for the "Lifting Points" on your civic. You'll find some pics. ✌(◕‿-)✌

[@tonywangsydney]

Hi everybody, I have one question. My car is a Honda Civic FD vti 2008 1.8L. In the front left braking rotor, is there any way to get the retaining screw out when the head is worn off? And what is the spefication of the retaining screw? Thanks beforehand. Tony

[@HackaweekTV]

You can just drill the head off. When you put the wheel back on, the lug nuts are what hold it solid in place.

[@ericchan04]

Excellent video ... nicely produced.~

[@HackaweekTV]

I ADDED AN ANNOTATION TO USE JACK STANDS AT 2:11. :) The lawyers have better things to do....

[@djusha]

if i'm gonna replace pads and rotors at the same time, what's the right order? Rotors first, then pads?

[@PSG4life]

Hey do you have a video on changing the rear drums?

[@niro9912]

is this the same process to remove the rear rotors?

[@howlermonkeyar]

Should you use loctite on the brake caliper bolts?

[@gwhite0992]

Great video. Thanks

[@malinharshanath8247]

I do have 2007 HONDA Civic, mostly when i brake i get the squeaky noise from front. I have changed the pads & even the mechanic told rotors also ok. But still the problem is there? Hackweek can you help on this??

[@cnguyen616]

Good presentation. Thanks.

[@Bitaliktderr]

What about the back rotors? Is it the same drill?

[@Tr33Tr331]

Should you test the brakes going 50mph?

[@marctessier9021]

Have you ever had to replace a broken lug bolt on 2008 Civic?

[@ederolivar9371]

i know it sounds goofy but what breaker bar are you using in this video?

[@rafaelgonzalez6436]

@hackaweektv if i get rotor with out the screw holes is that bad or it doesnt matter the rotors are sport rotors

[@synkmaster70]

what if the 2 small screws were not put back on?? Like if they brake off due to rust, that should not be a bad thing should it ????

[@DeanSegovis]

Exactly... which Is why I just replaced them. My cost on them was only $60 for the pair.

[@MikeJones-yf2xx]

Why are you not using Jack stands?

[@edgardoamado7008]

Great video

[@donnyhuseby4673]

y would u always pull the e-brake? its not nessary to pull it every time you park it jus keeps the cable adjusted if its a manual u can put it in 1st if its a automatic it has a parking paw tht ketches in the tranmission to keep the car from rolling.

[@taldonwilliams6322]

Great video...thanks!!!

[@skeleman1963]

Like your intro music!

[@jamesunderwood9100]

Good brake job video

[@knikula]

sometimes the caliper or the sliding mechanism gets "sticky" or reluctant to release, causing the rotors to drag, causing them to warp quickly...been down that road a few times...

[@Glamisemt24]

thank you for the vid great help

[@chalo2324]

Shouldn't you change the pads every time the rotors are changed. Pads are worn and not flat anymore, my understanding it is always best to change both. Any comments?

[@gigatron2008]

chalo2324 I do. most of the time when its time to change pads the rotors all scored and worn out anyways. I've never just replaced pads

[@RodrigoGraca31]

amazing! you are very smart :)

[@SeanBZA]

Overtorque especially on alloy wheels means they will be much more prone to breaking off at the hub. Too loose and they fall off, too tight and you are going to have them fail when you brake hard. If you tighten them up till they creak then they are too tight. Air tools to tighten are definitely a no go here, they will strip the studs with time.

[@vaccumsealed]

easy fix. helpful video

[@jorgebranco3109]

Thank you so much.

[@duyhuong81]

thats awesome. thank you so much

[@bandboy27]

Do you really need to replace the guide screws?

[@sharpjs1969]

+Sean Kane You should have them before you start the process. Those screws are usually so rusted in place that you may destroy them trying to get them out.

[@rollandelliott]

awesome

[@DeanSegovis]

There is usually a steel cross beam that runs left to right near the front but BEHIND he radiator. Make sure you don't jack it up on the radiator!!

[@jirojosephesman8175]

any corolla rear drums fix video

[@mickleenemuch8532]

thanks

[@HackaweekTV]

The creak noise is my torque wrench letting me know that I'm at 90 ft pounds.

[@girothaibox]

Would old break pads ruin new rotors??

[@teshikofurusato4541]

yup

[@JA-cc3uj]

THank you

[@danadams797]

The caliper bolt heads are 17mm, not 18mm. Honda commonly uses 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, and 19mm. I've never seen an 18mm Honda fastener.

[@lovemybabies5294]

Thank you so much!! ☆☆☆☆☆

[@DeanSegovis]

Yeah I hate when they do that. Unless there is a leak in the brake system (which should be repaired as soon as possible) you should not keep topping off the brake fluid as the pads wear and fluid is displaced into the caliper pistons.