Seven problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2008 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the 2008 Civic.
Breaks sank to the floor. After rolling to a stop, and turning off the car, it started to work like normal. Break pads are worn out after 2000 miles with conservative driving.
My 2008 Honda Civic is having issues with the braking system. Specifically the brake pads wear out very soon. My first set of brakes lasted 34,000 miles, the second set lasted only 22000 miles. All services are done at the dealership at manufacturer recommended intervals. Also there is no significant difference in my driving patterns. On both occasions, it is the front brake pads that have worn out prematurely, resulting in significant replacement costs.
Persisting grinding "metal to metal" noise when applying brakes. It feels brakes are not functional and liable to crash. Multiple visits to brake shops has resulted to new pads and rotors but no change in status of grinding "metal to metal" noise. Honda car forums reveal same experience by other owners. No fix from Honda motors. Not covered in warranty. Brake failure may result to crash and fatality even on low speed.
The brakes started making a loud whining sound, but only in reverse. From what research I can do, it appears to be the brake pads wearing out prematurely.
My front brake pads and shoes have to be replaced every 20,000 miles. The brakes do not give the expected high pitched "squealing" noise; and per my dealer, it led to brake over heating and "imminent failure!" the dealer states that the Civics have had this issue repeatedly.
My 2008 Honda Civic lx sedan is in the dealer again for brakes. The front brakes were replaced at 18,000 miles in may of 2009 and now at 31,000 it needs them again. Rotors have to be turned again and brake pads replaced again. Our driving is mostly highway and we don't abuse our car. Brakes are undersized for vehicle, Honda agreed and fixed the first time, now are saying it is not there problem. I have owned 2 other Honda vehicles and never put brakes on either one of them. Dealer said this is typical wear and tear for vehicle model.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an unusual grinding noise. The dealer informed her that the brake pads were crystallized. The dealer lubricated the brake pads and advised the contact that the failure would not recur; however, the failure recurred within two days. The contact confirmed that the front brake pads on her vehicle had been replaced three times in two years. There were no additional repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 10,258 and the current mileage was 23,000.