why does my Honda Civic 9th Generation (2012-2015) vibrate when braking

Solution

1. Preparation

• Gather necessary tools and parts.
• Park the vehicle on a flat surface and set the parking brake.
• Use wheel chocks to prevent movement.

2. Remove Wheel

• Sub-steps:
  1. Loosen the lug nuts slightly while the wheel is still on the ground.
  2. Lift the vehicle using a jack and secure it with jack stands.
  3. Remove the lug nuts completely and take off the wheel.
• Tools Required:
  • Jack
  • Jack stands
  • Lug wrench

3. Inspect and Replace Brake Pads

• Sub-steps:
  1. Remove the caliper bolts and slide the caliper off the rotor.
  2. Inspect the brake pads for thickness and even wear. Replace if worn.
  3. Install new brake pads, ensuring they are properly seated.
• Tools Required:
  • Socket set
  • Torque wrench
• Safety Warnings:
  • Use eye protection when handling brake components.

4. Check and Resurface/Replace Rotors

• Sub-steps:
  1. Measure the rotor thickness with a micrometer. If below the minimum specification, replace the rotor.
  2. If rotors are within spec but warped, use a brake lathe to resurface them.
  3. Clean the rotor surface with brake cleaner before reassembly.
• Tools Required:
  • Micrometer
  • Brake lathe (if resurfacing)

5. Reassemble and Test

• Sub-steps:
  1. Reinstall the caliper and tighten the bolts to the manufacturer’s torque specifications.
  2. Reattach the wheel and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
  3. Lower the vehicle and fully tighten lug nuts in a crisscross pattern.
• Tools Required:
  • Torque wrench