2003 civic ex sedan brake slips

[ross3093]

My brakes are slipping when I use them, it feels like they aren't catching as good as they once were. I am an idiot what is the problem? if its brake pads can I just replace them myself? -R

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[RonJ]

When you press the brake pedal, does it go it lower to the floor than in the past?

[ross3093]

let me go try, I have 130k miles

[gearbox]

did you just change the pads? new pads take a while to break in and can be a bit scary at first cause they are not bedded in properly. so only some of the pad is contacting the rotor. if the brakes feel mushy at the pedal, it could be a leak in the line. check your brake fluid.

[ross3093]

the brake doesn't go to the floor, would a picture or short video help? I don't know when the pads were last replaced. It might be the fluid let me look at that.

[ross3093]

haha okay I'm ordering some pads from amazon BENDIX there is a rebate. Do you know if I have pads or drums for the rear? I have a civic ex, d17a2 2003



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2003 HONDA Civic 4-1.7L F/inj. (16V) SOHC D17A2 V-Tec

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Engine PartSeq Part Type Part Note
4-1.7L F/inj. (16V) SOHC D17A2 V-Tec 006 FRONT BRAKE PADS D465A OE Ceramic
006 FRONT BRAKE PADS D465ACT OE Ceramic
006 FRONT BRAKE PADS MKD465A
006 FRONT BRAKE PADS MKD465AIQ
006 FRONT BRAKE PADS MRD465A
006 FRONT BRAKE PADS RD465A
007 REAR BRAKE PADS D365 With anti-lock braking system; With 4 wheel disc
007 REAR BRAKE PADS D365CT With anti-lock braking system; With 4 wheel disc
007 REAR BRAKE PADS RD365 With anti-lock braking system; With 4 wheel disc
009 REAR BRAKE SHOES 576 Rear drum brakes
009 REAR BRAKE SHOES R576 Rear drum brakes
009 REAR BRAKE SHOES RS576 Rear drum brakes

[gearbox]

you have shoes and drums in the rear, pads and rotors in the front.

[RonJ]

Just curious. What made you believe he pads are the problem?

[ross3093]

they squeak sort of, so I though that the indicator was telling me to change them. I live in the city and have to drive to my aunts in west texas to do all my car work. Its tough for me to diagnose most if not all problems as I am not a car type.

[04 Honda Civic]

If your brake pedal doesnt go to the floor but your brake power is shitty then you can narrow it down to the pads rotors in the front and the drums and shoes in the rear. When you pull your park brake up does it click alot (12+ times) or does it click around (6-8) before they lock up? If it clicks too many times they need to be adjusted or replaced. Take a look at the front pads and rotors and if they look worn down and the rotors look like they have grooves and whatnot replace or resurface them, and change the pads. Dont forget to clean regrease your slide pins. (Very Important)