2003 HONDA CIVIC Brake system

EPS Indicator Circuit Troubleshooting
1.Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), start the engine,
and watch the EPS indicator.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES lf the EPS indicator comes on and goes off, it's
OK. lf the EPS indicator stays on or blinks. go to
step 12.
NO Go to step 2.
Turn the ignition switch OFF, then ON (ll) again,
and watch the brake system indicator,
Does the brake system indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 3.
NO Repair open in the indicator power source
circuit.l. Blown No. 10 (7.5A)fuse.
. Open in the wire between the No. 10 (7.5A) fuse
and gauge assembly.. Open circuit inside the under-dash fuse/relay box,. Faulty gauge assembly.
Turn the ignition switch OFF,
Connect a jumper wire between the gauge
assembly 22P connector terminal No. 13 and body
ground, then turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
GAUGE ASSEMBLY 22P CONNECTOR (Blue connector)
Wire side of female terminals
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 5.
NO Inspect the EPS indicator bulb, if the bulb is
OK, replace the bulb circuit board in the gauge
assembly.l
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5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Disconnect EPS control u n it connector C (20P).
7. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
8. Connect EPS control unit connector C (20P)
terminal No. 6 to body ground with a jumper wire.
Wire s d€ oflemale16rmina s
Does the EPS indicatot come on?
YES Go to step 9.
NO Repair open in the wire between the gauge
assembly and the EPS control unit.l
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect EPS control unit connector A (2P),
Check for continuity between EPS control unit
connector A terminal No. 2 and body ground.
EPS CONTROL UNITCONNECTOA A I2PI
wire s de oftemale terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Check for loose or poor connections at the
EPS control unit. lf the connections are good,
substitute a known-good EPS control unit. lf the
symptom/indication goes away, replace the
original EPS control unit and recheck.I
NO Repair open in the wire or a bad ground at
G151,t(cont'd)
9.
10.
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EPS CONTBOL UNIT CONNECTOB C {2OP)
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Brakes
Conventional Brake Components
Special Tools ... ..... ... l9-2
Component Location Index ......................................... 19-3
Brake System Inspection and
Tests ............... .......... 19-4
Brake Pedal and Brake Pedal Position Switch
Adjustment .............. 19-6
Parking Brake Check and
Adjustment .............. 19-7
Brake System Bleeding ...................... 19-8
Brake System Indicator Circuit
Diagram ................... 19-9
Parking Brake Switch Test ................. 19-10
Brake Fluid Level Switch Test ...................................... 19-10
Front Brake Pads lnsoection and
Replacement ........... 19-11
Front Brake Disc Inspection ............... 19-13
Front Brake Calioer Overhaul ...................................... 19-14
Master Cylinder Replacement ........... 19-15
Master Cylinder Inspection ................ 19-16
Brake Booster
Pushrod Clearance Adjustment ................................ 19-16
Brake BoosterTest ................... .......... 19-18
Brake Booster Reolacement .............. 19-19
Rear Brake Pads Inspection and
Reolacement ........... 19-20
Rear Brake Disc Inspection ................ 19-22
Rear Brake Caliper Overhaul ....................................... 19-23
Brake Hoses and Lines Insoection .... 19-24
Brake Hose Reolacement ................... 19-25
Parking Brake Cable Replacement .............................. 19-26
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Gomponents ... 19-29

Component Location Index
FRONT BRAKESFront Brake Pads, Inspection andReplacement, page 19-1 1Front Brake DiscInspection, page 19'13Front Brake CaliperOverhaul, page 19-14
INDICATORBrake System Indicator CircuitDiagram, page 19-9Parking Brake SwitchTest, page 19 10Brake Fluid Level SwitchTest, page 19-10
BRAKE CABLE
BRAKE BOOSTERBrake BoosterTest, page 19-18Brake EoosterReplacement, page 19 19
Parking Brake CableReplacement, page 19 26
REAR DISC BRAKERear Brake Pads Inspection andReplacement, page l9-20Rear Brake DiscInspection, page 19'22Rear Brake Caliper Overhaul,page 19'23
PARKING BRAKE LEVERParkino BrakeCheck and Adjustment, page 19-7
BRAKE PEDALBrake Pedal and Erake Pedal Position SwitchAdjustment, page l9-6
BRAKE HOSES and LINESBrake Hoses and LinesInspection, page 19 24Brake HosesReplacement, page 19 25
MASTER CYLINDERMaster CylinderFl6^1.^6m6nr ^2^o 1O-18Master Cylinder Inspection, page 19-16Brake Booster Pushrod ClearanceAdjustment, page'19-16Brake System Bleeding, page 19-8
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Gonventional Brake Components
ComponentProcedureAlso check for:
l\4aster CylinderLook for damage or signs of fluid leakage at;. Reservoir or reservoir grommets
. Line joints
. Between master cvlinder and booster
Brake HosesLook for damage or signs of fluid leakage at:. Line joints and banjo bolt connections. Hoses and lines. also inspect for twisting or
damaqe
Bulging, twisted or bent lines.
CaliperLook for damage or signs of fluid leakage at:. Piston seal. Banjo bolt connections. Bleeder screw
Seized or sticking caliper pins.
ABS l\ilodulatorLook for damage or signs of fluid leakage at:. Line joints
. Modulator
Brake System Inspection and Tests
Brake System Test
Brake pedal sinks/fades when braking
1. Start the engine, and let it warm up to operating temperature.
2. Attach a 2-inch pieceof masking tape along the bottom of the steering wheel, and draw a horizontal reference
mark across it.
With the transmission in Neutral, press and hold the brake pedal lightly, then release the parking brake.
While still holding the brake pedal, hook the end of the tape measure behind it. Then pull the tape up to the
steering wheel, noting where the tape measure lines up with the reference mark you made on the masking tape.
Apply steady pressure to the brake pedal for 3 minutes.
Watch the tape measure.
. if it moves less than 10 mm, the master cylinder is OK.
. if it moves more than 10 mm replace the master cylinder.
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Conventional Brake Components
Brake System Bleeding
NOTE:. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the painU if brake fluid does contact the paint. wash it
off immediately with water.. The reservoir on the master cylinder must be at the
MAX (upper) level mark at the start of the bleeding
procedure and checked after bleeding each brake
caliper. Add fluid as required.. Do not reuse the drained fluid.. Always use Honda DOT 3 brake fluid. Non-Honda
brake fluid can cause corrosion and shorten the life of
the system.. Make sure no din or other foreign matter is allowed
to contaminate the brake fluid.
1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir is at
the MAX (upper) level line (A).
Slide a piece of clear plastic hose over the flrst
bleed screw, and submerge the other end in a
container of new brake fluid.
Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal
severaltimes, then apply steady pressure.
Starting at the left-front, loosen the brake bleed
screw to allow air to escape from the system. Then
tighten the bleed screw securely.
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5. ReDeatthe procedure for each wheel in the
sequence shown below until air bubbles no longer
appear in the fluid.
BLEEDING SEOUENCE:
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O Front LeftORoar Loft
Refill the master cylinder reservoir to the MAX
{upper) level line.
FRONT BRAKE:
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Gonventional Brake Components
IBrake Booster Test
Functional Test
1. With the engine stopped, press the brake pedal
several times to deplete the vacuum reservoir, thenpress the pedal hard, and hold itfor 15 seconds. lfthe pedal sinks, either the master cylinder is
bypassing internally, or the brake system (master
cylinder, lines. modulator, or calipers) is leaking.
2. Start the engine with the brake pedal pressed. lf thepedal sinks slightly, the vacuum booster is workingproperly. lf the pedal height does not vary, thebooster or check valve is faulty.
3. With the engine running, press the brake pedal
lightly. lfthe brake pedal sinks more than 1O mm
{3/8 in, ) in 3 minutes, the master cylinder is faulty.A slight change in pedal height when the Ay'C
compressor cycles on and off is normal. (The A,/C
compressor load changes the vacuum available tothe booster.)
Leak Test
1. Press the brake pedal with the engine running, thenstop the engine. lf the pedal height does not vary
while pressed for 30 seconds, the vacuum boosteris OK. lf the pedal rises, the booster is faulty.
2. With the engine stopped, press the brake pedal
several times using normal pressure. When thepedal is first pressed, it should oe row.
On consecutive applications, the pedal height
should gradually rise. lfthe pedal position does notvarv, check the booster check valve.
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3. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (check
valve built-in) (A) at the booster side.
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4.Start the engine, and let it idle. There should bevacuum available. lf no vacuum is available, thecheck valve is not working properly. Repiace thebrake booster vacuum hose and check valve, andrelesI.
Reconnect the brake booster vacuum nose.
Start the engine, and then pinch the brake boostervacuum hose between the check valve and thebooster,
Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait 30 seconds,Press the brake pedal several times using normalpressu re,
When the pedal is first pressed, it should be low.On consecutive applications, the pedal height
should gradually rise.
. lf the pedal position does notvary, replacethe
brake booster.. lf the pedal position varies, replace the brake
booster vacuum hose/check valve assembly.

Brake Booster Replacement
1.Remove the master cylinder (see page 19-15).
Remove the master cylinder brake lines {A) from
the brake line clip.
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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m(1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbf.ft)
Remove the vacuum hose mounting bracket (B).
Disconnect the vacuum hose {C) from the brake
booster.
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5. Remove the clip (A) and the joint pin (B). and
disconnectthe yoke from the brake pedal.
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Remove the brake booster mounting nuts (C).
Remove the brake booster (A)from the engine
comparlmenr.
INdAdEI. Be careful not to damage the booster
surfaces and threads of the booster stud
bolts.. Be careful not to bend or damage the
brake lines.
lnstallthe brake booster in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Adjust the pushrod clearance before installing
the brake booster (see page 19-16).. Use a new clip whenever installing.. After installing the brake booster and master
cylinder, fill the reservoir with new brake fluid,
bleed the brake system (see page 19-8), and
adjust the brake pedal height and free play (see
page 19-6),
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