DIY 2016 + Civic Rear Brake Replacement With EPB Using Honda Tech Manual

Today I replaced the pads and rotors on my 2017 Honda Civic. This model has electronic parking brakes which have caused all sorts of problems for DIYers and non factory mechanics. I managed to get a Honda Tech Manual and I show the complete process to service the brakes and EPB without the use of a computer. DIY and $ave your money!!! Full easy to follow instructions.
Good Luck on your repair!
Rob

[@AtheistGod39]

On behalf of countless people that undoubtedly found this video and used it to save their asses but didnt comment, thank you man. Saved me time, money, and helped me kearn something value able and new about my vehicle. ❤

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

You’re welcome! Thanks for the comment. It’s always great to get such awesome feedback 👍

[@50287856]

Best video I've seen on the 2016+ civic EPB brake system for rear brakes. I just got done switching out brake pads using this method and it worked flawlessly. Thanks for passing on this great info.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment!

[@outdoorfr3ak]

Came to the comments to see if this video was the one to start with. This comment secured its position

[@vaporcloud1363]

@@robsgaragewoodworkin did the car need battery disconnect or just leave it off?

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

@@vaporcloud1363 No. you don’t need to disconnect the battery.

[@kek1807]

Thank you sir. I Got a $580 US estimate for my ‘16 Civic. I thank you for this detailed, step by step video. Saved me hundreds.

[@osmingomez1167]

Thank you very much sir, they were charging my daughter over $680 dollars to fixed her rear brake, i follow your instructions and was able to fix her brakes just like you described it, save her over $500 dollars, thank you sir

[@AdrianR84]

I thought about taking our car to a mechanic or biting the bullet on a scan tool. This helped a lot, thanks! Note for everyone: If you don’t have the E-Torx bit for the parking brake motor, there’s no need to buy a set. A 9mm socket works just as well.

[@snail415]

Can’t thank you enough for this tutorial. Did this job with the video playing on my phone; rewound numerous times, and got to a point where I could listen and work. I didn’t even have the E12 socket for the EPD but got it twisted by-hand without issue. ALMOST broke the clip for the coupler, but got lucky. To anyone trying this- Tale your time and follow the instructions to the T. I had no codes or surprises after the install was done, and it took two careful hours to just do the pads. Thanks again! Ouut!

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Awesome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@bobss7]

Just did my wife's 2016 Civic rear pads & rotors after watching your video a couple times and taking notes. Everything went super smooth with no issues at all. Thanks for a very well done instructional video!

[@vikdani]

no issues with EPB? Dealership failed inspection...wants $400+ for rear rotors, thinking on doing it myself.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment! Cheers! Rob

[@DC-cq5xl]

I've been watching many videos for this brake change, and this is by far the easiest to follow and understand. And thank you for the torque specifications from the guy who always breaks something off by over-tightening. Well done, Sir!

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

@@DC-cq5xl You’re Welcome! Thanks for your comment! Glad everything went well!

[@mstngglh]

Thank you so so much. I was going to take my 2019 civic to the dealer. They were going to charge me 600 dollars. Been working on my cars for over 40 years. Took me 1 Houre to change rear brakes. Thanks again.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@nathanieliniguez750]

Most comprehensive EPB video I’ve seen. Great job! Now I’m confident enough to do mine after days of searching

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Thanks! Don't forget the calibration sequence at the end of the video. Good Luck with your repair! Cheers! Rob

[@shawnharding3543]

I had to watch a lot of videos where people destroyed their brakes before I found this one. Thank you for your competence. I was an industrial mill wright for years. I knew when I saw the motor on the caliper that the job would be more than meets the eye. So many videos never sent that motor to its home position. Some turned the splines in the piston side itself. The comments contained the info on how their dash lit up. You seem to be following all the right steps people are talking about in the forums. One guy reversed the polarity of the motor to back it up.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Oh yeah, I scoured the forums to find the proper Honda Tech instructions. I read so many comments from mechanics who were totally lost even though they used their computer to place the brakes in "service mode" but didn't calibrate the EPB by cycling it a couple times after they serviced the car causing ABS error codes. It's really simple and easy but you have to follow the correct steps. Thanks for your comment and good luck with your repair! Cheers! Rob

[@jos_ayeee]

Did the piston compression tool rotate the piston with the notches or did it simply press it back in?

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

@@jos_ayeee The tool I have can do both but the Honda instructions say to remove the motor and just push the piston back in without rotating it. Good luck with your repair!

[@erickmarte5294]

This video will be one of those that gets your new comments each month at least saying how well it worked for the individual. I’m just leaving a comment so the algorithm pushes it out to more people. Thanks for the video and the information. Getting ready to do a rotor and pad change on my ‘18 civic hatchback. Will be using this as a reference point.

[@daltongraham3809]

Just followed all your steps and successfully changed my rear brakes! Only thing I did differently just to make things easier was I removed the EPD before unplugging to connector. Just gave me a bit more room to get my hands in there! Thank you so much!

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@MegaHollywood1971]

Rob! You killed it in this video 👍 There is NONE OTHER as thorough and complete than your "How To's". Awesome...

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

That’s high praise! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@bilaltariq2259]

Thank you for the amazing video! The mechanic wanted 250 CAD just to turn off electronic brake with a computer. And 1200 CAD total for 4 wheels rotors and pads. I got it done for 700 with a good amount of new tools. Very informative and precise video. Got no problems with the whole job apart from taking out those tough bolts.. i am not a strong guy. I had to leverage breaker bar a lot, still took a while.

[@ryanmartie1244]

Followed directions and everything went smoothly. No lights on the dash. Much thanks for the tut! For those getting a dash indicator, make sure you turn the actuator gear clockwise til it stops on both sides, fully compress the pistons and most importantly...make sure the sensor clip is plugged in fully. It goes in rough and there's not much to the feel, only a faint click.

[@MrJeffworksalot]

Finally, I've been looking all over you tube and internet for how you explained this electric parking brake motor removal. Awesome. A lot of people don't even deal with this, but if you don't remove the motor you can mess it up. Thank you so much. Awesome

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Thanks for your comment! Good Luck with your repair! Cheers! Rob

[@ray882]

Just followed your instructions to the tee and helped me save over 800 dollars from paying someone else to do it, thanks so much for your videos

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Nice! Now you can pay me back by liking the video and subscribing to the channel. 😉 Thanks for your comment! Cheers! 🍻 Rob

[@ray882]

Way ahead of you my man, keep up the great work.

[@williammckeon2474]

Best tutorial I’ve watched. Didn’t have a torque screw for the epb brakes so I used a drill instead.

[@ROWINZILLA]

Lmao I bet it worked too

[@AdrianR84]

9mm socket will work also.

[@reaganackermann8327]

Thx rob. After seeing all the epb issues I was about to give up. Your video is the only one that makes it clear- Without the electronic retraction.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Awesome! Thanks for your comment and good Luck on your repair! Cheers! Rob

[@WhiteP63]

Excellent. Just finished changing the rear pads on my Civic and would never have figured out the parking brake motor if I hadn’t watched this first. Thanks for posting.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

You're Welcome! Thanks for the comment! Cheers! Rob

[@ericfernandez3815]

Followed your instructions after watching this and a handful of others videos. Finally found the confidence to do the job after rewatching your video a couple of times. lol. Great video. Thanks for the “help”!

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@rickbateman2401]

When I did the back brakes on my 2017 Civic I spent a fair bit of time trying to figure out how best to deal with the electric brake actuator. Unfortunately for me this guy’s video didn’t come out until after I’d done my brakes. Fortunately for me, I found one video that stopped me from making a big mistake. All but one of the videos at the time used the old twist the piston method of backing off the callipers. In that one video the guy used the Honda scan tool to back off the electric brakes through the car’s computer system, but he did show the pages from the Honda Shop manual that tell you how to back them off manually. They were displayed well enough that they could be clearly seen and read. The way he’s doing it in this video is exactly what the manual says to do. The manual also specifically tells you not to use the old twist the piston method because that will strip the gears out of the electric actuators.

[@tonyrock5313]

To push the piston in with a toyota just put the car in maintenance mode with a few manual steps at the dashboard and the piston retracts on it's own.

[@rickbateman2401]

@@tonyrock5313 I wish Honda had incorporated that into their software. The manual mode of doing it only takes 4 or 5 minutes but it would be great if you didn’t have to take the motors off the rotors. To use the software you need the Honda scan tool.

[@jhm2112]

Hey Rob, just changed my rear pads on my 2018. It was probably the easiest brake job I’ve ever done, thanks to your video. Much Appreciated!! Thank you!!

[@junstealth11]

I'm glad I found this video on how to replace the rear brake pads and rotors with EPB on my 2016 CIVIC . This video is all you need. Thank you sir for this video, God bless you. It saves me more than $500. I only spend $214 on pads and rotors. FYI I skipped removing the coupler for the EPB cause it kinda tricky or hard to remove in my case. Just be careful not to damage the wirings while unscrewing and retracting the EPB. So happy when no error code shows up.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Good Work! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@freshprinceofpersia4226]

Just tried this on a 2016 Civic EX and worked perfectly! Thank you! If you see yourself working on these brakes often, Autel makes a $60 Obd adapter called the ap200 that can put the Honda brakes into service mode. This video was a life saver for a last minute brake change!

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Thanks For your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@Pakistan-hg7rp]

Great work Rob , can you please also make video for front brakes of 2019 civic ex Thank you God bless you

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

@@Pakistan-hg7rp kzbin.info/www/bejne/nabdlGWPmrKBq7c. Already done.

[@captaincrunch4581]

Does the AP200 Work for Honda Crv 2017 and 2016 Civic?

[@goodfella563]

Pardon the noob question but this will be the first time I dabble with an EPB - with the Autel AP200, putting the brakes into service mode, does that mean we don't need to use the e12 torx bit and turn clockwise? That's even if the Autel AP200 works. Seems too good to be true at $55, lol.

[@dixiers]

This is the first correct video I saw on KZbin to change the rear brake pads , thanks a lot....

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@sixtygrit9944]

Just dropping a comment here to say this is one of the best repair videos ive ever seen. I neither own this car or am doing this brake job but watched the whole video because is was well produced and educational. Great job!

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

LOL! That's awesome! Cheers! Rob

[@lukepanagopoulos9727]

thank you Rob for the nice video ,today i did the rear brakes on my sons 2019 Civic , ,i did not disconnect the coupler i try but was hard to come out ,was afraid might damage something so took of the electronic part from the calliper and when i was done with the brakes was very easy to pout it back , was my best fathers day ever lol.

[@Ciity200]

Thank you kind sir 🙏. I replaced my brakes a few years back using another KZbin video and my piston seized up because it did not recommend the manual parking brake step. Had to purchase new calipers for both sides thinking it was my fault. Saved me from another headache and over $500

[@rc4211]

Thanks for making the time and effort to share your experience with us. I appreciate your very realistic and conversational approach. When you lubricated the caliper mounting brackets where the brake pad ears slide (at 20:00), I have found that a very effective means to spread the lube is to use an acid brush. Thanks again!

[@fdcarbajal88]

No wonder some mechanics cant tell where that horrible metal noise is coming from...thank you for this video

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

LOL! Yeah sometimes you just can't get rid of it. Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@gabo9986]

Totally save my life!!I was trying to figure if ether was not the right pads or I somehow destroy my caliper 😡after this video took me 20 minutes to do the other side 😂

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

LOL! Yeah. When I first did mine I was thinking, Oh shit! Whats going on here?

[@brianl5394]

Great video that finally explains how to deal with the EPB without a fancy scan tool.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Thanks, but truthfully I was only following the Honda Tech instruction manual + some personal experience. Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@desmondalers5369]

you can also use a power probe don’t have a power probe then you can make a tool, make a lead wire that connects to the electric parking brake motor from the motor to the 12v battery source it will power the parking brake motor if it’s connected correctly the piston should power on and start spinning after a few seconds once it’s ready to be pressed in. once it’s spinning you then can use a pad spreader or whatever tool you have to push the piston in if it’s connected wrong the piston will power on and start pushing the piston outwards if that happens then reverse the leads you have connected to the motor

[@user-hh4hc2lt6e]

@@desmondalers5369 the mechanic i used to work with told me about that. Could u elaborate ?

[@desmondalers5369]

@@user-hh4hc2lt6e yes when I go to the shop in the morning I will show you the spade connecter and wire needed

[@desmondalers5369]

@@user-hh4hc2lt6e hey add me to Facebook I can send you pictures I have pictures of the wire I made and use and the pictures of the spade connector needed

[@obhenx]

By far this is the best how-to on 10th gen civic brake service. Thanks for sharing. You're awesome!

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Thanks for the comment! Good Luck with your repair! Cheers! Rob

[@imack624]

Thank you Rob, Nice job. I had no problems following your instructions and the installation went without a hitch. Thanks again.

[@bartonchu670]

Thanks for a great comprehensive video Rob. You finally managed to show us how to safely back off the rear brake piston to allow for new discs and pads without a computer. Yes, it would be wise to monitor and extract some fluid from the fluid reservoir when pushing the piston back in to prevent over flow. But one trick you can do is push the pedal a few times after you complete one side with the key removed, thereby returning some of the excess fluid back into that brake cylinder. Do the same after replacing disc and pads in the other side to then extract any excess fluid to the Max line. After starting the engine you can pump and test that the EPB works in park to ensure both EPB units work and release by having someone spin each of the rear wheels while the rear of the car is still up in the air. This is the only way to know that both the EPB units are working correctly. My Civic was 4 years old and I struggled to remove the wire harness clip on one side and broke the tab on the other as the plastic seemed so unforgivingly r brittle. Do you absolutely need the snap on clips or can you get away with cable ties to keep the connector attached and replace them each time you need to detach it. Thanks again for a very informative video dispelling the myths behind EPB. Hopefully Toyota EPBs are serviced the same way?

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

The locking tabs can be temperamental, looks like cable ties for now. Just tight though. Don’t kill it. Don’t worry about the brake overflow. It physically can’t overflow unless someone has overfilled the brake reservoir. Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@sudhirthakur7957]

Steps to avoid EPB error on dash; -Pump brakes until you get nice firm pedal -Turn Car to the ON position. -Hold brake down and apply parking brake AND WAIT until actuator finish it's LONG SPIN. Once it stop..turn parking brake off...(must repeat twice). -Then turn car off -No error code.

[@Exit13Boxing]

Took a poop at work to watch this

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

@@Exit13Boxing time well spent 😂

[@Rey-ht6tg]

thank you! done changing my brake rotor and pads without any problems. I have a civic 2016.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Excellent! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@bettyguzman7130]

Hi guys ! Quick question... do I need to use the touch screen in the car and put it in some kinda service mode ?

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

@@bettyguzman7130 No you can’t do it with the touchscreen. You can buy a scan tool (code reader) that retracts the EPB or do it manually like I did in the video. It’s easy. Good luck with your repair! Cheers! Rob

[@Joeferacowboy]

Helping a friend do brakes and I'm glad I watched this beforehand. Cheers!

[@andrewaton3353]

Have you done it?

[@Joeferacowboy]

@andrewaton3353 Yeah, and it's pretty straightforward as he shows. A few special tools but definitely something you can do if you're handy.

[@allgasnobrakes1665]

Watching this video saved me lot of money. Did this job like in 30mins. Thank you!

[@mpa1931]

Best Civic rear pad video ever! Honda made this shit more confusing than it needed to be.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

It's actually a great system that solves a variety of issues. The problem is no one knew how to do it properly and they weren't sharing that information. It's actually quite easy. Don't forget to calibrate the EPB by cycling it on and off 2X like I did at the end of the video. Mechanics everywhere are getting ABS error codes because they don't know that simple crazy important step. Good Luck with your repair! Cheers! Rob

[@oxman08]

Thanks for the video.Never had to deal with a E-brake like that before you made it easy to change them out. Thanks again

[@seekingthestokewithneeks6640]

Man, watching people make videos of car maintenance and repair who are from snow states always makes me appreciate the lack of rust in CA

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

LOL! Salt and sand and snow. Gotta love Canadian winters. Let's play whiteout - Sing "baby, baby, baby, where did the road go, I can't see shit annnymore, woo hoo"...

[@josejuarez1063]

Thank you for showing us the right way to do rear brakes on the Honda electric parking brake system.

[@henrynissanmimintruck]

Finally lol i try to do it my self and I couldn't do it . It was my first time iv search and no one had a video yet hows its done. Iv searched around and it said it needed to be done with a electric device or computer. So i had my done at a mechanic and they charged me just for labor but i had the parts $100 so now i know how next time thank man you saved our lifes on saving money. Lol good job , i have an accord 2018

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Yeah I hear ya! I looked all over to find the proper Honda instructions. Super easy to do (when you know how)! Cheers! Rob

[@HeyItsCesar]

Thank you so much rob! i had an uneven brake pad wear in the right drivers side! followed your video and i got the job done correctly :) thank you so much! i have no idea how much $ you saved me but im sure it was in the hundreds! :) thank you once again

[@1russ333]

Great, Great, Great video and explanation. Done my wife's civic 2017 without issues. Especially excellent explanation how to disconnect, dissasemble and put EPD cover back. It did not come back until like you explained turn little bit hex bolt from motor. Thank you so much. Please keep making great videos.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Good work! Time for a beer! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@alexig7995]

Thank you for this informative video. I replaced my rear brakes on my 2018 si today and followed your video step by step. Besides having trouble removing the rotor screw on both wheels, everything else went smoothly.

[@jafaralbaaj6977]

Try using an impact screw driver, harbor freight have it with different bits for like 9$ you just hammer it and it gets it loose easily

[@dominazn]

Just changed my pads and rotors by following this video. You are the man! Thank you muchly

[@tech3437]

You have a gift my friend you know how to explain things real good

[@tech3437]

Yes

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Thanks! And thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@vincentl4691]

Thanks for the video Rob, very helpful. I have 80000 miles on my 17 civic. The rear brakes were making loud grinding noise. The discs looked really rough, like the shoes were making partial uneven contact , but the shoes had more than 1/4 inch of meat on them. Weird. I changed everything anyway, and lubed it all up, and it sounds so smooth now. Wheels needed a big rubber mallet to get off as did the discs. Well worth the trouble.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Awesome! What did you do with all that money you saved?

[@vincentl4691]

@@robsgaragewoodworkin lol, as soon as I talk with legal I'll let you know. :)

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

@@vincentl4691 Lol! Better wait for the trial too be over so you don’t incriminate yourself...😂

[@aerodienomicz]

Thank you for being so detailed! I did my 2016 civic brakes and it was a breeze!

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Great work Ray! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@Eric_Is_The_Name]

This video was very helpful when I did my brakes but now I'm upgrading to a 17 Ridgeline and need a video like this for future use !!

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Awesome! Thanks for your comment! Enjoy your Ridgeline! Just a bit jealous here... Cheers! Rob

[@hondamueller]

This video is really detailed and well informative. Now I have the confidence to do mine in the future. Thank you Rob for uploading this!

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

You're welcome! Good Luck with your repair!

[@jafaralbaaj6977]

I really appreciate your effort into making this video, very helpful and very detailed, You made it very easy cause I was worried about getting a break light but everything went smoothly

[@phabloagr]

I was about to buy a electronic device to do that. You made save good money today my friend. Thank you!!!

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Awesome! Good Luck with your repair! Cheers! Rob

[@jeffstrickland7114]

Thanks for the video Rob. I followed along and had no issues getting my brakes changed over.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback! Cheers! Rob

[@paule2658]

Thanks for the video. Just replaced my wife's front and rear brakes. Followed all of your steps except disconnecting the coupler because for some reason it wouldn't come off. Still worked out in the end with no brake light.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Awesome! Time for a beer!

[@rob_al_honda]

Thanks buddy. Your procedure is spot on. I followed it to a T and was successful.

[@amandeepmaroke6267]

Hey Rob! Thank you so much for this detailed video! I was able to replace my rear pads and rotors with no issues! I know you use a caliper tool in this video, but much like in your video for the front brakes, I was able to use a 4" C-clamp to push the caliper piston back.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@joecarrolljnr]

Very easy to follow and comprehensive guide. Thanks. I hate EPB setups 😀.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

LOL! They aren't that bad. Overall a good idea but you have a couple of extra steps for maintenance. Thanks for your comment and Good Luck on your repair! Cheers! Rob

[@kyleminicucci7616]

Great video! Super detailed and precise. Thank you for including the torque specs. I just did the rear and front brakes on my 2018 Civic Hatchback. I ended up using the Autel MaxiAP AP200 (only $60 on Amazon) to automatically unwind the EPB motor because I was a little nervous to take apart the motor housing and unwind by hand. Thanks!

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Nice. I’m going to get a new scan tool eventually. They are finally available with the EPB features. Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@goodfella563]

The Autel AP200 (or any scan tool for that matter) only addresses the EPB motor, right? You still have to manually compress the hydraulic piston? This will be the first time I'm tackling a system with an EPB. Did the Autel work well? Seems too good to be true at $55-60.

[@franciscocinco6593]

Really good explanation step by step. Great job there man. Thank you.

[@ionut5316]

You did a great job. I did something janky, that is a dc motor, I had a spare 12v battery and a cable and reversed the polarity to back it off.

[@vikdani]

Rob, thanks a lot for the video. Did my wife’s Rotors and pads yesterday. First one was a nightmare as a rotor screw wouldn’t come off what so ever. I tried your method - no go. Went to the store and got an impact driver , the tip of the driver broke right in.... if it happened to anyone - I used a angle grinder and cut it right through , then used flat head screwdriver and it came off. Second side took just over 30 min as the screw came off at first try.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment! You don't really need the screws, they are there for factory assembly purposes. If they don't come out I just drill the heads off of them normally. Cheers! Rob

[@johncruz5961]

I just finished doing mine and encountered the same problem with the rotor screw. I initially hammered it in with a #3 Phillips and followed it up with a drill, but the bit snapped. Drilling it out took too long so I opted for using a rotary hammer drill, set it on hammer mode and went to town on the screw until the head of the screw snapped off. Took me about 3 mins.

[@eddy2358]

Just did this exact method but didn’t unplug the epb system when I removed it and the parking e-brake dash light is on now. I’ll Jack it up tomorrow and unplug it and plug it back in and hopefully that’ll reset it. Great video tho it was very helpful 👍🏻

[@JPurewal]

I didnt unplug it when doing mine as it was stuck so didnt wanna break it and it was fine tbh

[@MattBowler]

Dang, I wish my 2016 Civic LX had a digital compass like that... great video.

[@adkfoothills1973]

Thanks for the video. When that special time arrives for my civic, it will help me out a lot. Thank You Again, I appreciate it!!

[@ALMERICA.]

Had to do my girlfriends brakes today. Thank you for making this painless. Easy to follow video

[@mrg052]

Thank you so much for the video! I just did this, and everything went well with the exception of having a grinding noise when I step on the brake pedal. Is that normal?

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Nope. That is not normal. Take it apart and find out what it is. Ensure the pads are on correctly and there is no debris between the pad and the rotor. Sometimes a small stone can find its way in between the pad and rotor. I have attached a diagram showing the pads. www.hondapartsonline.net/v-2017-honda-civic--si--1-5l-l4-gas/chassis--rear-brake

[@ramiropjr9234]

Hands down the best video I’ve seen. Thank you so much. I agree with every good comment on here keep up the good work, sir.

[@regwatson2017]

With all that salt rust it must be damn risky buying a second hand car in Canada ! Thanks for the informative video. I had a look at my 2013 Civic and thank goodness it doesn't have that damn electronic brake. Also big thanks for the torque specs which is great when they pop-up on screen as you are doing the torqueing. I double-checked with my Haynes manual and the caliper mounting bolt spec in there shows as 17 foot-lbs but you had the actual honda tech worksheet specs at 18 foot-lbs and so is probably more accurate - and the extra foot pound is better safe than sorry anyway. Some suggest using a medium threadlocker on the bolt threads but I think like you I won't be bothering with that as will be torqued properly. Cheers !

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

LOL! Rust sucks but the body usually lasts as long as the engine. All the car guys I know ditch the thread locker and use anti seize - life in Canada...

[@johncorona6089]

Best video! Tool list and clear breakdown

[@MrAlbertsabate]

Thanks Rob for this step by step vedio. Merry Christmas.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Thanks Albert! Merry Christmas! Cheers! Rob

[@patrickrusso4821]

Thank you , going to do my moms rear brakes tomorrow , big help and very thorough ! Appreciate it man

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Awesome! Good Luck with your repair!

[@chrisbrich4951]

Thanks for the video! I was able to change out my rear brakes without any issues.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Awesome Chris!!!

[@davidpham6006]

I had problem unplugged the wire connector, so I just removed the housing of the actuator. Thank you for your details video. It was really helpful.

[@ThatSlowCivic]

I never unplug mine either just remove it every time.

[@harryl8234]

When pushing the brake piston back on the caliper it is a good practice to remove the cover off the brake fluid reservoir and drain some brake fluid out. This will allow the brake piston to be push back more easier and have room for the brake fluid to flow back into the reservoir since the brake system is a sealed system.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

It's a closed system. When the car is manufactured the brake piston is at the home position(fully retracted), they add brake fluid and vacuum it through the system, top it to the full line and close the reservoir lid. The brake pistons when activated push out, the brake booster draws brake fluid out of the reservoir pressurizes the system forcing the pistons outward to press against the pads onto the rotors. When you let off on the pedal the system depressurizes and the brake fluid flows back into the reservoir. So when you manually return the brake piston to the home position the fluid level will never be higher than the storage capacity of the reservoir. (unless some idiot filled the reservoir past the full line)

[@robertw5763]

Just followed this video for my 17 civic and the only problem I had was with the first side when I was disconnecting the wire harness from the electric parking brake. The release lever broke off with hardly any pressure applied making me think it was broken already. After that broke the harness was still locked on somehow but I eventually got it off and the other side came off with no problem. I jiggled the broken hardness when I reinstalled it and it seemed to be locked on so I guess just the tab broke. Otherwise, everything went smooth except me forgetting to put the plastic plugs back and not noticing until the tire was back on.

[@DemionHD]

Love that you give the torque specs too 👍

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@jeremywilliams716]

Spot on instructions. Thank you so much for creating this video.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

You're Welcome!

[@ukendrive]

Great video, just done my civic and worked a treat. Thank you 😊

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

You’re welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@Vhoieth1962]

Follow this video and you can’t go wrong. I did my brakes successfully following this video.

[@Pearl_2014]

Your video is very nicely done. While you don't mention it in the video I believe there is an o-ring that seals the parking brake motor housing against the caliper. Would you recommend using a gasket pick to remove that o-ring and cleaning up the groove? Then applying a little syl-glyde to the o-ring and reinstalling? Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Hmmm. I didn't with mine. I have to remember to check next time.

[@jordanioannoni6411]

Just spend the past few hours changing breaks. Ty for your awesome explanation for this system. So stupid, why not keep it manual ebrake.

[@jonboatmorava9115]

Because then Honda can't charge $600 to replace the brakes

[@TrueCanad1an]

Hey Rob, I've been waiting for someone to find the none Honda scan tool way of doing it. I'm a mechanic in training myself. A good point maybe to add would be for those of us who live in the North where we get salt , sand and alot of gunk get built up in the connector releasing tab. I was able to remove the parking brake assembly and move it around freely without taking the connector off.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Yeah. The conundrum... If I say leave it on then people will brake the wire, If I say take it off people will brake the coupler. Just can't win... Thanks for your comment! Enjoy your new career! Cheers! Rob

[@TrueCanad1an]

@@robsgaragewoodworkin fair point man. Take care.

[@jerwind7393]

Thank You so much! Great Video again! Appreciate it very much!!! I can't wait to do it on my 2016 Honda Civic Sedan Touring. I'm just a little worry about that EPB. LOL Keep It Rocking! You are awesome! Very thorough and detailed step step! THANK YOU!

[@davemorrison3360]

Hey Rob, As others have said you seem to be the only one with a complete video for this process. I got one side done by just using the caliper wind back tool. but the other side is giving me trouble. I rotated the piston as far as it will go with the tool but the caliper wont fit over the new brake pads. Does removing the EBC allow you to retract the piston a little more than using the wind back tool?

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

After it’s wound back completely you can press the piston in by turning the nut on the wind back tool. Or you can press it in using a c clamp. People had all sorts of issues using the tool so I removed my video of it and redid it using the Honda instructions where you remove the EPB and wind back the piston from the other side.

[@npolite22]

Turn the caliper like the old Honda rear pads until it stops spinning clockwise. Then push it in the rest of the way. No need to take the ebrake off

[@shatterlss7814]

My Honda dealership recommended and quoted way too much for all brake pads and rotors (I'm in a major metropolitan center so prices were high). Whether this was actually needed or not, I got it all done by a trustworthy mechanic while I was out of town. They said they needed to get one of the electronic e-brake harnesses replaced, but did not have the part. We were in a rush that day, but they said the car is safe, so we've been driving it with the the dashboard all lit up with warning lights. Since we've been unable to get back there, I went by the dealership to see if they had this one part and could do the job. They came back and said that we need the harness as well as actuators and motors on BOTH sides now and quoted just under $1,000. I feel like they're trying to take me on a trip here... and they're just basing it off what codes were returned on a diagnostic. Any advice from experience working on these brakes? Go back to the first mechanic for the one part, or trust the dealership on this one?

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

That's a tough call. The E-Brake cable was most likely broken by your mechanic and he should own up and replace that himself. When the brakes are done properly the dash will have no warning lights. This shows the mechanic did not know how to do the job or have the proper tools. (scan tool). He could have done the job without damaging the e brake components but the only way to tell is to replace the harness and reset the brake codes. Now to address where to go... If it was me I'd go back to the first mechanic and see if he can replace the harness and reset the codes. (hopefully he's educated himself on the new e brakes and bought the new scan tool required). But you may not be satisfied and he may not be able to fix the problem which would make me ask for a full refund. If necessary I would then go to the dealership. Best of luck!!!

[@harrypownall9102]

@@robsgaragewoodworkin, with Honda since 2004, the newer wiring2015& up, can be really brittle/flimsy in some areas, and these rear brake harnesses are particularly weak, so I’d be inclined to go 50/50 on the replacement, because sometimes just touching things will create problems. Just my opinion.

[@doncastro1965]

Thanks, I followed your instructions step by step and everything went well👍

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Awesome! Time for a beer! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@gotitdone]

Very well done video. Thank you very much. I carefully followed it on my 2017 Civic EXT and didn't have any trouble (no brake light afterwards). What I did notice is that when I jack up the rear of the car and I give the rear wheels a good spin with one hand, it only makes a little bit more than a whole turn after I released them... when it should be around 2.5 times if I am not mistaken. I am saying this because I noticed the drop in MPG... I guess because there is some increased friction on the rear brakes. What steps would you take to troubleshoot this scenario? Grease the caliper pins? Thank you in advance.

[@gotitdone]

The problem was the caliper's pins. I greased them better this time and I also greased all the other brake parts. I am getting +50 mpg on my 2017 Civic EX-T!!! You can see the "wheel revolutions" test here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zqi7aHyJir5mns0 This video shows how I greased the front brakes as an example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaOap2mBlteLbKM

[@chriskaragitsis4639]

Nice detailed video with great editing. Thanks. A few points. I would use a q tip instead of a nail to smear grease. Better control. Also tech manual says to replace epb o ring and screws but I would say it isn’t necessary Would you agree especially since those parts could cost 50$. I assume is to prevent moisture.

[@olimatechcncservicesinc8506]

You did a good job Rob. I appreciate it.🙏

[@pierre-olivierlauret8121]

Thanks for this well explained video! Should I put brake grease on the back side of the brake pads or is this unnecessary? Also, is disc brake quiet equivalent to brake grease?

[@polarmilian624nezuko]

Thanks for the the accurate video I really appreciate all the detail

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

[@DavidPham911]

Hi rob, thanks so much for the effort that you put in making this video! I didn’t touch the electronic parking brake at all when I was lubricant the brake parts beside unplug the wire but I still managed to push the piston in a little bit w/ a C clamp and I pumped the brake afterwards and checked the electronic parking brakes and they’re working just fine. Is there a reason why you remove it during the changes? Because I managed to push it back enough to fit it back in w/ the pads. Just asking if I need to remove it in order to press the piston back in or I might damage it?

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

There is a possibility the EPB could be damaged while installing new brake pads. You can retract the EPB manually like I did in the video or with an expensive scan tool. All manufacturers suggest setting the car in "maintenance mode" (either manually or with a scan tool) It's super easy to do and don't forget to calibrate the brakes shown in the last part of the video. Good Luck with your repair! Cheers! Rob

[@DavidPham911]

@@robsgaragewoodworkin I’m not too sure if it is damaged or not but it’s still working fine and still functioning normal on both sides when I put it on and release it daily after the press. But I’ll b sure to manually remove it next time! Tysm for your time!

[@bouzairwalid9368]

Greatings from France, thank you so much for the tutorial.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

You're welcome! Good Luck with your repair ! Cheers! Rob

[@mikemarshall7016]

Very good, nice to see you use anti seize.

[@robsgaragewoodworkin]

Most people are terrified to use anti seize. I use it to prevent rust. Don’t need much and it makes the difference between using a wrench or a cutting torch 😂