How to Replace Rear Brakes 2017-2022 Honda CR-V

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This video shows you how to install new, quality TRQ brake pads and rotors on your 2017-2022 Honda CR-V. Brake pads wear out over time, much like tires, and need replacing, on average, every 50,000 miles, with variations depending on driving habits and environment. Brake rotors may also need to be replaced if they are warped or grooved. Often, it’s safer and more cost effective to replace pads and rotors at the same time. Squealing or grinding noises, or wheel vibration are all symptoms of worn brakes.

This repair was done on a 2019 Honda CR-V EX-L 1.5L Sport Utility 4-Door AWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2017 Honda CR-V
2018 Honda CR-V
2019 Honda CR-V
2020 Honda CR-V
2021 Honda CR-V
2022 Honda CR-V

Tools you will need:
• Pocket Screwdriver
• 3/8 Inch Impact Gun
• T55 Torx Socket
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Copper Anti-Seize
• Safety Glasses
• sanding disc
• Silicone Brake Parts Lubricant
• Surface Prep Discs
• Hammer
• Wheel Chocks

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[chileanc]

People this is the best video for crv brake pad and rotors replacement because it actually goes thru E brake actuator. Which all models have. So many videos do everything correctly except skip this step. You’ll mess up the electronics for the E brake if you skip this important step.

[martinculpepper]

This is the best video I've seen on how to do this repair - tools, techniques, reasoning, best practices, etc... most excellent, Huge time saver, thank you!

[kevinjefferson]

Excellent instructional video! First time changing my wife’s CRV with the electronic parking break, and she made it easy

[romanlife]

Yours is the best, most comprehensive, rear brake pad video. But I ended up using the 12v DC method to rewind the EPB. My brake sets when I turn the car off. Can't find anything in the manual about changing this behavior. So my caliper was locked down on the rotor. Had to retract the EPB electrically just to get it off.

[AlexO]

Thank you for these instructions, they helped me and my friend who are in a bind with money 🎉👍🏻

[jbmjbm]

I just did my rear brakes because of this video. I was worried about the accuator and how to compress it but I got it done after watching this video. My only ptoblem was I just had a compression tool without the spindle adaptors. So I bought the spindle adaptor for a socket wrench seperately. This worked turning the caliper but it made it harder cause sometimes the spindle would slip off. And for like every 1 or 2 rotations, I would take the adaptor off and compress it with my tool. And after a couple of turns, the caliper would not compress anymore and I had to use the adaptor again. So next time I do my rear, I will get a new compression tool that has spindle adaptors included so when I turn and compress, the adaptor won't slip off and it will be easier for me and faster.

[gamorex]

On my 2018 CR-V I needed a T50 Torx bit to turn the e-brake.

[ProductsForMen]

Is it true that if you rewind that epb motor manually, you don't need to turn the caliper piston, instead just compress it back?

[bigblue]

3rd way .. just put the car into accessory mode, turn off E brake, unplug motor, caliper tool will turn and compress the piston at the same time.

[benycogen]

Very helpful, thank you so much for making it. The back of the piston on our 2018 CR-V took a T50 size Torx bit.

[arisafghanzada]

Any idea what kind of scan tool will let you do the retraction electronically?

[garyyip]

Thank you for your detail video! Is it the same/similar process to 2016 HR-V?

[angelsphonebox]

This was a super good video. Well demonstrated, good information, ideal for beginners or experts. Thanks

[adroga]

I mixed up the caliper pins.. is it on the bottom or top of the caliper when its in place?

Thanks for the great video

[wingshockeyfan]

Thank you for posting the video your instructions are very clear and well thought out. My 2017 crv lx I used a T45 to wind the brake back but it went back so easy I think a large straight slot would have worked just fine.

[nuqamateurradio]

Can you push the piston in instead of turning it after retracting the e-brake?

[rbrah]

Call your local advanced auto or similar, they have caliper tools for rent. One of them will.

[notifycarlo]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[garyaudet]

You do excellent work! Your attention to detail is second to none. I wished you lived by me, as you would work on all my Vehicles!