tallguy21

Right now the brakes work fine, but they seem like they need to be pushed a lil closer to the floor then normal in order to slow down....i'm used to driving newer cars so Idk if that's a normal thing for a older vehicle?

It has disc front and back but didn't know if that was a sign to change the pads or get the brakes bleed out or something of that nature.

Former User

Is the brake fluid in the reservoir low? Any signs of a leak at the master cylinder or calipers? If not, I'd start by doing a thorough bleed in the correct wheel order.

NACvicSi

^ This. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to do a flush, new fluid, and bleed. Most people never change their fluid.

tallguy21

alright cool, thanks for the responses.

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abs0Lut

New pads and fluid, bam like new brakes.

WOW !

i had this problem befor eand i change my master clynder and clucth slave and no more mossy pedal

ElliotSiR

I'm noticing a similar condition with the 1995 DX I just bought, I think the rear drums need adjustment first off, then a fluid change and maybe new pads and shoes depending on how they look (might just need a de-glazing). Luckily Civic brakes are pretty cheap. I was quoted less than $120 in parts if I wanted to do all new pads, rotors, shoes, and drums.

tallguy21

^^^cheap parts is part of the reason why I bought a Honda lol...

and i'll check into that..any certain pads recommended if I have to go that route? Should I go with something a little more performance based? Or is stock that good?

ElliotSiR

As a general rule of thumb, performance based pads tend to opperate better at higher temperatures because they're designed for more aggressive braking at the track. I've been taught that if the car is used for a lot of around town driving, the cheapy pads are usually best because they are much softer, although the trade off is they make a lot more brake dust and won't last quite as long, but they give a better brake feel to the driver. If the car is more of a commuter car that sees a lot of highway miles, a slightly higher quality pad is best because it will last longer during the higher speed stops (such as coming off the freeway from 65-0 on a daily basis). If you plan on taking the car to the track (road course or autocross) then it's best to have a set of higher grade pads if you can only afford one set, but if you can afford two sets then designate a set for the track and use a lower grade pad for the street.