Honda Civic Brake Fluid Replacement/Flush 2006 (2006-2011 Similar)
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- How to replace Honda Civic Brake Fluid. Honda Civic Brake Fluid Replacement/Flush 2006 (2006-2011 Similar). In this video I show how to replace the brake fluid on an 8th generation Honda Civic. Replacing the brake fluid on a Civic is a good DIY project. The exact vehicle in this video is a 2006 Honda Civic 1.8L EX Sedan. Enjoy!
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As an added procedure, once the line has cleared, FILL TANK FIRST, have the assistant hold the brake, open the bleeder valve and compress the caliper, close bleeder, repump brakes, check fluid. It would be best to remove pads to completely drain caliper.
I’ve watched about 10 videos on this subject and I have to say that this video was the best in terms of quality, accuracy, and explaining in detail how each step should be done. Thank you
Not only is this for the specific vehicle I need to work on, but this is more of the most thorough and detailed explanations of this process I've seen. I always watch several videos to learn what to do because some people don't explain everything, or make mistakes, and sometimes there is conflicting information, but this video is the best resource I've ever seen on this. I don't think I've seen anything nearly this good for any procedure.
I do my best, thanks for the comment!
One of the most professional mechanics Ive seen, thank you!
really appreciate the 8th gen civic videos. thank you.
Thanks 👍!
Where’s that video please
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So, I just changed all my calipers, rotors and pads and bled my fluid on my 09 Accord and all Ive ever done is change my own oil. Ive never even seen someone do brakes before besides on UA-cam. It went great and your video was extremely helpful to the whole process. Thank you so much!
Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!
My favorite maintenance channel on UA-cam!
I appreciate that, thanks!
Thanks for sharing Dave. Good idea not to push the brake pedal all the way down. Never heard anybody say that before.well like I said I always learn something big or small from your videos. 👍
Same here, I never thought about putting the master cylinder too far & screw it up-learn something here every time I watch his videos....
No problem 👍, thanks for the comment!
I keep watching these video everyday to make
sure this get in my head, when the time comes I’ll do my own. Thank you!
Thanks for the comment!
Once again another excellent video with easy to follow guidance. This will now be my next service job so thank you. Keep them coming.
I appreciate the comment, thank you!
I have a couple of those bottles made and crack all bleeders and let fluid come out via gravity. Works great thanks for video.
Dave, another excellent, well-presented video. Talk is cheap and you justly deserve more than that. Cheers!
I missed this comment when it was posted, thank you for the support!!
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I’ve watched a lot of How to videos and this one is one of the best on UA-cam!!! My advice to you my friend is to make more cause your good at it.🇺🇸
I'm trying!
A great video was bleeding the wrong way now I know. Also, I had no idea you can remove the strainer. Thank you for the tips!
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Different vehicles have different bleed sequences on which caliper to start with. All do not start with the right rear caliper as commonly assumed. The sequence is defined in the factory service manual and the reason has to do with the design of the particular brake system components. ASE Master Tech.
Complete, easy to understand, safe, very nice step by step procedure. Ty for the tip on master cylinder seal.
Thank you for the comment!
Great video! Well explained, easy to understand and thorough. Thank you for your time uploading this video. Helped me very much!
Great and detailed instructions. The dealer charges $145 for brake fluid change. I would pay for it if they perform the change this way. I feel like they were just going to take the old fluid out and top it off and take $145 for it lol
Thank you very much for this excellent video. I bought that pump after watching your power steering video on changing that fluid! Keep up the great work!
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I just watched another video of yours. 2010 Honda civic I purchased with no maintenance record. I'll be saving money doing it myself. But I figured I best watch some videos first. Much to do.
Thank you. Good job. Have a blessed and safe New Year to you and your family.
You too, thanks!
On index 6:44, you can use the same pump tool on releasing the fluid down below, no pedaling needed.
The best video I have ever seen changing brake fluid....thanks
First class step by step video. Thanks mate!
Thank you for the comment!
This hands down THEEE best video on how to correctly flush your brake fluid. I have watched others and they suck. This is the best one and the one that I will use to do a full brake fluid flush on my wife awesome 2009 CR-V. Extremely meticulous in all details (smells like a Virgo…lol) and I LOVE IT. Everything he mentions is 100% correct. Hats off to you, appreciated and thank you!
WB from NY
Excellent video as always. Wish that hose had been new/clear, would have been nice to see the color change as it flowed out. I'd switch the catch bottle to a 2 liter so you can get through an entire vehicle without having to stop and dump.
Its really a great video. I wish if the hose would be new and clearer it could help us a lot more.
if you dont have an assistant you can get a hand pump to attach to the bleeder for about 10 bucks at harbor freight. nice tutorial.
Many ways to bleed brakes, thanks for the input!
It was nice looking at the clear fluid coming out . Thanks
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As someone who did manage to put the cylinder to the floor, this is how I fixed it. Fill up the brake fluid reservoir and apply a suction pump to the brake caliper and start sucking. It will take a few minutes for all of the air to come out but keep refilling the reservoir until the extracted brake fluid is bubble free.
That is an excellent video with great instruction. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Thank you for the comment!
Nice video! Question.. have you heard of bleeding the system from the furthest wheel from master cylinder? So if master cylinder is on driver side.. you would start on passenger side rear, driver side rear, passenger side and then finally driver side. That was a rule of thumb I’ve used
Starting at the wheel further from master cylinder is the basic rule if there is no service info indicating to do it in another order. On this Honda Civic (and many Hondas), the bleeding order I showed is the exact service info from Honda. Thanks for the comment!
@@BigDog50001 Is there a good reason that Honda has for bleeding the brake lines in this order, though? Would it not work if done the other way, (furthest caliper away from the master cylinder, first, etc. like Christ stated)? Thanks! Great video.
@@steveandrews8301 i just did it the old school way and now i have no brakes at all ima try it in this order to see if anything changes.
I followed exactly what whats done here to the t. And i can say it works. I have brakes now. I followed the exact bleeding sequence here for hondas not the old school way (far side to near side) and this worked out great!! Saved me a trip to the mechanic! Thank you for this video
@@tixxx09 Thanks for doing it both ways and letting us know the difference in outcomes.
Really informative. I think I'd try this next time my fluid needs changing!
Extremely good and clear video. Thanks!!
Thanks 👍!
Thank you so much for this video. You really saved me alot of time and money.
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Excellent lesson.
I start to buy some stuffs and will do some tasks for my wife's 2006 Civic in near future.
99 usd oil change now in Cal dealership? The guy even said where have I been? Kind of disrespectful talking to your costumer like that. One last oil change done at dealership than I will do it myself. 4 tasks to do for 2006 Civic costing over 2.5 grand for a 4k usd car value? No way.
Car got very low mileage to this point, 65K miles only...
Still have to do with my 2014 Accord from now on at home.....too...
And near future with my son's car too.
If my brake pads need changing, should I replace brake fluid before or after changing brake pads? Thanks again for the video
I don't think there is a big difference but I like to do it before if I can.
Thank-you, looks pretty easy! Does this flush the ABS also? You didn’t mention this. Jim
PS......good job explaining, best I’ve seen so far.
Yes, for this Civic it does. Thanks for the comment!
@@BigDog50001 I have a 2009 Honda CRV, EXL, with 4WD, is bleeding the brakes the same sequence as this Civic? Does this do the ABS also? Where can you look up this sequence and answers about the ABS? Thanks...Jim
I think that you should have started from the right front side. The logic is that you start by the shortest brake line. In this honda you need to find the ABS Module (which is in the front right side, you can spot it in the minute 15:37 ). ❤ Maybe i am wrong but this is what I learned.
Very detailed explanation though👌. Thanks!
I showed how Honda says to do it in their service information. Some models and manufacturers have you start in other positions but that is the info for this particular make and model.
thank you for the video. very informative and detailed
Thanks 👍!
Man! Thank you so much Big Dog for that amazing video. Complete and thorough! Thks again for your expertise.
I appreciate the comment, thank you!
6:23 one of the best ASMR I've ever heard
lol
Big Dog thanks for the informative video.Happy New Year
Thanks, Happy New Year to you too!
This might be a stupid question but should I do the brake flush before or after I change my pads and rotors? Thanks
I prefer to do it before. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks for very informative video on how to change brake fluid, could you tell me how to make that bottle with tube inside? What size of tube is it?
Hey man, great videos. Do you have any 8th gen civic rear brake hose change videos? I need to do mine but wanted your wise guidance 🙏
Dot 3 and Dot 4 are interchangeable so you can use either.
Big Dog, what do you think about gravity bleeding on Honda Civic's? I might need to do it solo so I thought I'd ask if there was anything specific I need to be aware of for Honda's. Also, is the pattern/position the same as far as which wheel to start and end with?
Absolutely wonderful video.
Thanks 👍!
Thanks BigDog Did the Civic have ABS? I'm never sure if my bleeding flushes that complex circuitry in the ABS module.
The Civic in this video has ABS and the bleed sequence I showed will also bleed the ABS modulator (there is no separate procedure). This is true of many Honda ABS systems but not all.
@@BigDog50001 Thanks BD
Great video. In some other channels, they say to begin with the most further brake, which is rear passenger, then rear driver, then passenger and driver. What's the right way?
a question, isn't it necessary to close the brake fluid cap on top, while pumping? i was thinking that if you pump the pedal when the cap is open, the fluid may overflow.
The way you did, without using a scanner, completely change the brake fluid (inside the ABS module)? Need to leave the ignition on? Thanks!
Excellent video. On my mk8 fk2 there’s a reservoir joint to the the dot 4 bottle. Does the same process still apply ?
Hi there, I wonder why you did not start the process with the longest line... like the rear right?
Great video in the future make it easier on yourself and crank the wheel to face you when doing this job ir changing brake pads you will thank me later
Why does Honda recommend starting at the closest caliper/circuit than the furthest like most models? I was always told start at the rear right, furthest from the cylinder.
I believe it has to do with their brake design. Thanks for the comment!
I did this on my 3 hondas and the brake pedal would lock up and really hard to press when the car was turned off. I turned on the car and then brake pedal would function again (possibly because of good vacuum from intake). Did you encounter this problem?
That is normal, after the first few presses of the brake pedal all the brake booster vacuum is used up and will not return to normal until the engine is turned back on.
I use a flare wrench when opening brake valves or brake lines its easier & avoids striping the aluminum
Thanks for the video..can i just flush the front wheels just incase i ran out of new fluid?
Excellent video thanks for sharing
Thank you for the comment!
you are the best man thank you 👍
I appreciate the comment, thanks!
Great video. Did you able to consume the whole bottle of brake fluid with those 4 wheels?
You listened to our request! Thanks bud!
You bet!
@@BigDog50001 Thank you so much for the video I’m gonna try it on my 2007 Honda Civic ex coupe. What size is the tubing? I was gonna go to Home Depot to see if they have the right size
Dave, is this bleeding procedure just for Honda's, I've always heard-and did-you bleed the rear brakes ( R-rear-L-rear) and then the front (R-front-L-front) ones?
The sequence I showed is for the Civic in this video. Many other Hondas use the same sequence as this one but not all Hondas do. The old rule of thumb was to start at the wheel furthest from master cylinder, however nowadays it is best to consult vehicle manufacturer service info to find correct sequence as many times the manufacturer will deviate from the rule (as Honda does).
@@BigDog50001 Thanks for the response....
Each vehicle model has a specific bleed sequence of exactly what caliper to bleed first, second, third, and fourth. Never assume that there is some "standard" bleed sequence for all vehicles, there is none. This is specified in the vehicle factory manual. If you do not have the genuine factory manual set then an alternative is to go to your Honda dealer and ask a technician there to give you the sequence. Most will be happy to assist you if you're cool with them! ASE Master Tech.
Would you advice for a brake fluid change vs a fluid flush when copper leaves are beyond 300? Got a 2011 Honda CRV
I would do the service I showed in this video. Can always run a little more brake fluid through the system when doing the service or do the service twice if necessary.
Great video!! What about bleeding the clutch for the si?
Hey, I can do that. Great explanation!
Great video-thank you!
Thanks for sharing
Thank you sir!
You bet 👍!
Thanks man you rock
Thank you for the comment!
amount of brake fluid required?
I use one quart of new UNOPENED Prestone Type 3 brake fluid for the full flush. ASE Master Tech.
Hello, can you please include a link to the clear hose you used on the bleeder valve. Or if you don't have a link, would you happen to know the inner diameter? Thank you.
Just go to Home Depot and buy 3/16-inches by 5/16-inches. Vinyl clear tubing. It comes pretty long so just cut it to 30 inches
@@gamboaassassin Yes that's exactly what I ended up getting. It was a perfect fit. Thank you my friend! 🙏
@@fpvflyer4758 no prob glad to help
Great video
Isn't the whole purpose of the strainer to strain the fluid while you put it in? Seems kind of useless if you just take it out first. I get that you need to see the level, but still.
It's not a bad idea to reinstall it before adding fluid.
Sir i have a problem with my honda civic fd..no supply of fluid in rear left brake..ABS has a problem or the Master?
2015 Civic, I did only front side, but rear side drum brake also needs bleeding so I did again.
Nice informative video!! What to do if the Bleeder is rusted and would likely break if tried?
Sometimes breaking it can't be avoided, but I would let it soak with penetrating oil first. Sometimes I will tap on the end of the ratchet with a hammer to get an impacting action to help. Tightening (barely) with a ratchet can sometimes break the rust bond too, just have to be careful doing that.
Can I just empty the master cylinder to minimum then put fresh oil ?
Thanks. super explanation
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holy shyt my deam daily 8th gen!!!!
Need to start this bleeding at the furthest wheel from brake reservoir then move to the closest
I'd stick to OEM fluids (brake, type2 coolant and transmission fluids... specially for Hondas.
Yes, Honda is very particular about their fluids being made by Honda, especially with the engine coolant, the automatic transmission fluid, and the power steering fluid. These must be made by Honda because they are special. However, in the case of brake fluid Type 3 is the standard brake fluid and is glycol-based. Type 4 is also glycol-based and thus either type can be used in the brake system and are miscible with each other. I use Prestone Type 3 in my vehicles flush the system and throw away the unused partially filled bottle. There are differences between these two types. and for every good thing, there is a bad thing... the DRY BULB (i.e brand new brake fluid from an unopened bottle) boiling point Type 3 is 401 deg F and Type 4 is 446 deg. F. Type 4 is more popular in ABS and Traction-control brake systems because of its lower viscosity compared to Type 3. Both of these types are hygroscopic and readily absorb water but Type 3 absorbs it less than Type 4. Water and dirt are the enemies of brake systems and all hydraulic systems for that matter. Water boils at a much lower temperature than brake fluid. The intense heat of friction when the brakes are applied, causes this water to boil and create steam that reduces braking efficiency. Further, this moisture RUSTS components in the brake system. For this reason, brake fluid should be flushed out once a year to avoid very high major repair bills downstream. All brake fluid degrades over time and becomes less efficient in braking the vehicle. If you look at your master cylinder fluid reservoir and the brake fluid is black then it is filled with dirt that ingresses into the system through the caliper seals every time you press the brake pedal. No seals made are a 100% seal! You know it's time to flush your system out. ASE Master Tech.
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Great info! Thanks
THANKS A LOT
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Question: Honda’s BSing by saying you must Honda Dot 3 fluids? As long as you meet the specifications, it shouldn’t matter.
DOT 3 is a national specification not a proprietary one like Honda coolant for example. I have no problem using DOT 3 brake fluid from reputable aftermarket manufactures.
@@BigDog50001 I asked mechanics and they all said Honda was lying abt their “must use Honda heavy duty DOT 3 fluid.” Anyways, thanks for the reply.
I have the same gen civic car but what color is that Civic?
The paint work looked solid..
I don't know the color but I do believe some of it was repainted at one point due to paint damage from the desert sun.
@@BigDog50001
I live in south east asia and just one degree north of the equator..(i am in Singapore)
We do not have desert condition but lots of sunshine and rain (it has been raining two or three consecutive days lately)..
Our immediate northern neighbour,Malaysia, experiencing 2nd flood episode..
So car paintwork here can get oxidized and rusted like daily..
I have a Civic with the steering wheel on the right (Australia), which wheel should I start bleeding first?
Use this sequence for right hand drive vehicles; Rear Left - Rear Right - Front Left and then Front Right.
As always Greate video dear
Thank you for this great information! Also, is it the same procedure for an ABS or non ABS system?
Same procedure on this generation Civic whether it has ABS or not. Many Hondas are the same way but that is not always the case. Thanks for the comment!
@@BigDog50001 I have a CRV 2016. ABS system. Would it be the same procedure for this car? Thank you!
Hi great video 👍🏼. I have a 2008 Honda Civic 1.8l and I’m having issues with the calibers sticking. I installed new calibers, slider pins, rotors, brake pads and both front brake line hoses. I’m still getting sticky calibers in the front causing the rotors to get hot while driving. I did a complete brake flush to make sure there’s no air in the lines and filled the brake fluid reservoir to the correct full level but can not seem to find the problem. There’s no leaks around the master cylinder, no ABS or break lights on and the brake lines look good. Brake fluid runs through the front and back brake lines properly. Break calipers are moving properly. I’m stuck on this one. If you or anyone have any ideas on what my issue is can you please let me know. There are No codes showing and no warning lights. Thank you.
Did you ever figure out the problem?
Hi yes, customers vehicle had rusty brake dust shields. A peace of it was Stuck on the inner side of the rotor and caliber causing it to heat up. Replaced both brake dust shields, problem solved. Thank you, great video 👍🏼
@@sheba6779 thank you
It is quite strange that this Civic has rear disc brakes.
Pretty sure EX and EXL have discs on the rear. LX and DX are drums. So, not strange at all given the trim level.
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Is there a difference between the red and green brake cleaner can?
Yes, one is chlorinated and one is not. In some areas you can't buy chlorinated brake parts cleaner anymore. You definitely do not want to burn chlorinated brake parts cleaner either.
Good times
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Thank you so much for sharing this video. This is one of the best videos I have seen explaining this process. You explain every step and great detail. I just subscribed to your channel. I was just wondering do you follow the same process for the 2004 Honda Civic 1.7 Litre Engine?
A 2004 Civic should be similar to the Civic in this video. Thanks for the comment and welcome!
It’s always best to bleed it entirely for replacement.
Which is what I did. If you mean remove every single drop of brake fluid from the system first so that is it bone dry and then add new fluid then I would disagree because that would unnecessarily introduce a bunch of air into the system which would ultimately have to be removed.