How To Replace Rear Brakes & Rotors 2002-2011 Honda CRV

[@bookreaderlabarr]

I did my brakes and rotors recently had to use a 20lb sludge hammer to remove, I used enough anti seize to keep it from happening. My front end has new ones but when I press my brakes I can hear a clamping noice any idea. My rotors get replaced every other year here in Pennsylvania

[@jimthecarguy]

Contact me you are the winner [e-mail] .

[@chickennugget6611]

@@jimthecarguy I wonder if he ever replied

[@yeffry]

​@@chickennugget6611probably not:(

[@frankbeck9405]

One of the best videos I've seen here. Clear instructions, list of tools, socket sizes, ..., the works. Great site.

[@jayb8439]

Jim you saved me a lot of money , even my wife is finally impressed with me 😁

[@darcyscott2406]

I just want to thank you Jim, after watching your video a couple of times I replaced the rear brake rotors and pads on my wife’s 2012 CRV. Come to fine out the person that did it last time bent the tabs over on the pads that fit into the caliper piston. Thanks Jim again, from Northwestern Vermont

[@KnicoRico]

Hey Jim, I just want to say thank you for this tutorial, I just changed my brakes and rotors it was a pain in the ass for my first time !! Ran into so many issues but I figured most of it out, im all worn out right now you made it look so easy I have one more tire left to go started at like 3pm ended at like 8:30pm cause of how sore I am. I’m gonna continue tomorrow hopefully I have no issues with my brakes thanks again Jim 👏🏽😂

[@FloridaSunMitochondria]

Easily the best CRV rear brake video on KZbin…no comparison!

[@sailinon1969]

@jimthecarguy I cannot thank you enough for the trick about using a drift to loosen up the two screws on the rotors! I have used your videos to change the brakes out on our Highlander and now our CRV, and I don’t even want to tell you what I did on my wife’s 1998 Honda Civic when I tried to change her rotors out. It has been a while, but I think I actually went to a confession to apologize for some of the words I used. Please keep on keeping on with your videos and sharing of knowledge. Sincerely, the universe.

[@DaveMason-h9v]

Jim, one of the best how-to videos I have ever seen! Made my brake job on the honda so much smoother and less frustrating. Very professional- thank you!

[@alexandermolina1728]

You need to keep doing videos. Many people can replace parts but not too many are good teachers. You are a good teacher. Keep up the good work and thanks for all your help

[@John_GGG]

Jim, I couldn’t have done it without you, seriously! I couldn’t get the rotor off on one side. One side was a challenge, the other side was not possible. I just beat the heck out of the second side and it finally came off, both sides done. New pads, rotors and calipers. For this job I had to use a bolt extractor and an impact tool, I was very skeptical but both worked great.

[@anthonylawlor9130]

Don’t forget anti seize on hub face. Remove car from jack stands before test driving!!!! Excellent how to video, thanks.

[@richardstewart-jones4155]

Thanks Jim - keeping it simple, step by step. Like the way you show the parts that are a bit problematical, like getting clips to locate properly, rather than missing that part of the video and pretending it was all easy!

[@boraxsopanic2670]

Excellent video. You must be an instructor being so clear and methodical. Thank you.

[@jimthecarguy]

Wow, thank you!

[@w4ame]

Thank you! I’m was in the middle of a brake job on my CRV and forgot how the stainless clips were installed. I appreciate you Sir.

[@ArnoldEhahounTheMasterTropical]

Just finished mine. Took me 5 hours but I got it done. Props to you sir!

[@YOUZTUBE2000]

...by the way Jim I missed hearing the street sounds of traffic and people walking by in your shop videos, lol you’re the Real Deal Jim! Thank you again Tony

[@jet6581]

Marc here, I've learned a lot from this channel and saved a ton of $$$. Thanks, Jim for all the videos and insight. Idaho

[@godygody8991]

Very very professional job, I love to learn from people that really knows what are they doing 👍

[@Kartman26]

Greetings from CA Jim! Perfect timing as my aunts CRV needs the brake pads changed. Thank you for the detailed video!

[@Anthony1337]

Thanks Jim, you’re like the father I never had walking me through the entire process. Excellent video!!

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad you enjoyed it.Thanks for watching.

[@acidfuzzpedals9986]

Torque specifications, from the service manual: Front caliper bolts 37 ft-lbs Front caliper bracket bolts 101 ft-lbs Rear caliper bolts 17 ft-lbs Rear caliper bracket bolts 79.6 ft-lbs

[@eldoradony]

I like your warning speech about the burning smell. I give the same speech every time I do a rotor replacement. New York

[@HernanVelez-z7d]

Thank you Jim for helping me do the brakes correctly 😊

[@knockdown7getup8osda28]

JIm , Thanks for a great video. I just purchased a 2006 CR V and want to do the brakes myself. I've never done a brake job before but your step by step video really teaches how to do it right. I also have subscribed to your channel Thanks again!

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad it helped. If you run into any problems let me know I will try to help.

[@knockdown7getup8osda28]

@@jimthecarguy Thanks so much Jim.

[@billziegmond4943]

Another great video. Old school on the ground with hand tools. Love it! McKeesport Pennsylvania

[@smid2550]

This is the most informative video on this procedure I've seen; good job!

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Just dropping in to say great video as always. I am from the state of confusion! Thanks Jim.

[@lonwillis783]

LOL LOL LOL LOL I thought Ohio was the land of confusion. Your near Pittsburgh right?

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

@@lonwillis783 actually other side of state.

[@realname6586]

Thank you Jim, the middle anti rattle clip; does it have to be changed every time? if not, does it need any kind of adjustments?

[@terrykotschwar6876]

You did a great description of installation of the brakes! I could have used the torque numbers, but otherwise a great job!

[@ronadams3194]

14:22 As previously mentioned, everything about your video is great but the Torque spec's would have been better. Thanks for your help.

[@manuallabor7193]

From Austin Texas. I love your videos and I have learned alot from watching them.

[@dinkbuster1]

Dude this video saved my ass! Those little screws that hold the rotor to the hub I could not bust them loose even with an impact driver, I done like you showed in the video and whacked on them a few times with a 3/8 extensions and a hammer and they came right loose, THANK YOU!

[@YOUZTUBE2000]

Thank you for giving back/paying it forward!!! Great instructional video Jim- Thank you Tony in Chicago

[@chriscannata8044]

Well done video!!! First time ever someone didn't cut the corners on the small stuff....

[@bw5970]

Thank you for doing this. Very thorough. I undid the two 12mm screws and the caliper is loose but i can't pull it off. Could it have something to do with the piston?

[@JC-kw9wm]

Was just looking for a refresher and found this, great video and very well explained...thank you !!!

[@krabkrabkrab]

I did my 2011 rears, but one thing you did not mention is the shim I found between the mounting bracket and the suspension component. It easily falls out and forgotten. Another thing is, I did not see you put grease between piston and inner pad. There is a lot of concern with cleaning up rust in other parts, but in my view rust on the piston where it contact the back of the pad, is more important than the other locations. Scotchbrite it off and cover with grease.

[@tisasanders7191]

I just ordered the key fob tester thing you used in one of your videos because my car isn't working due to imobilizer issue! Love your videos! Thank you so much! ❤ Tisa Sanders in Arkansas!

[@joehunglow2009]

Jim you're an absolute champ, easy to follow and manage to successfully change both rears on my 2002 CR-V.

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for watching.

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

Good video Jim. I always replace the rubber boots and slide pins on the caliber. Many pad kits comes with the boots and the pins are only $10 extra. This is especially important if the slide pin has a rubber ring at the bottom of the pin, those normally get swallon over time and make the slide get stuck.

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for watching. Hope all is well with you.

[@Inquisitor6321]

Hailing from Virginia. Love your videos Jim. They have been very helpful to me.

[@erichelfrich1011]

When pushing the inner pad and clips into the brake caliper piston, HOW DO YOU MAKE SURE ITS ORIENTED/ALIGNED properly to mate with the brake disc,caliper hardware? Do the clips slide into CHANNELS INSIDE THE CALIPER PISTON? Please reply if you can ?

[@jeffreyc.rachell2741]

You failed to mention the fact that you have to have the master cylinder open when you compress those cylinders back in

[@pvmpepsihax1449]

Thank you soooooo so much for going into detail about removing the rotor. Helped me alot now that i got stuck!

[@billstreber5194]

Great video as always greetings from Rochester New York

[@GeorgeWPush]

what is an alternative to using the piston pusher tool?

[@swavekbu4959]

Thanks Jim, this is great, can you tell me why calipers might continuously fail? I've had to replace one caliper on my car about 3 times now, every time because it's leaking brake fluid. My mechanic has checked everything and is clueless as to why it keeps failing. All the other calipers have failed too, but the car is old, so I kind of expected that. (it's a 2002). But once replaced, it should last forever, no? After 40k miles, it fails again. Any thoughts of where I should look? Thank you! I think the caliper seizes up and it's producing friction, but I'm not sure if that's what's going on. I can't think of any other reason though, and why it would freeze up in the first place. Fairly new calipers.

[@michaelhinchey]

Does the sensor of the brake pad for on the top or bottom when putting them on?

[@john-michaelbellamy1664]

Really great videos. Appreciate your experience and clear method to both the videos and the example.

[@BM-ev9ig]

Thanks Jimbo... I can now do my 2011 CRV.. Texas here.

[@tpod6580]

Your a great mechanic very smart and I’ve been following you for ever thanks Jim I live in Pennsylvania!!!

[@jsw2525]

You said to torque the bracket bolts, but what is the torque spec? How many ft-lbs?

[@jimthecarguy]

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[@Tin_out_of_10]

Wondering the same thing

[@dfvel]

Great tutorial. Made the job a quick one.

[@halgiles299]

Great instruction, thanks. One thing that could have been helpful, but not mentioned: there are two THREADED holes in the rotors. Had I seen them, I would have screwed two bolts into them, and tightened them against the end of the axle, to push the rotors off. Not knowing that, I had to pound all around the drum. then tap one the edge of the rotor, while turning it, to overcome the rust and get it off.

[@johnaclark1]

Always enjoy your videos, Jim. John -- North Carolina

[@joevilla9814]

Awesome job Mr. Jim! Like how thorough your videos are. Joe Villa, El Paso Tx.

[@hemtet5500]

Excellent might have given a tiny bit more info on the type of grease used, I've bought high temp grease for slider pistons and red rubber for back of pads ok?

[@jimthecarguy]

Great point!

[@frankbeck9405]

Jim: The pads I got went into a description of a "break in" procedure for new pads and rotors. Your thoughts? It described a series of stops, or more accurately slow downs, from 35 or 40, then more from a slower speed, then a drive around to cool down... I had never heard of this before???

[@stuartosborne5069]

Very good video! How many lbs of torque did you apply to the caliper bolts?

[@herm1221]

Just stripped out the flat head on my rear rotor. Any advice?

[@michaelgarcia1854]

Love your videos. Always informative. Keep up the great work. El paso, Texas

[@sherryrybczynski1426]

Great video, thank you !What are the torque specs?

[@danielkobylarz-lv8re]

Hi Jim.Do you unscrew the master cylinder cap when pushing the piston back in?

[@shadetree6705]

Thank you for another informative video, having the ability to do your own work can save people a lot of money. Washington.

[@induprakash418]

I used a different technique to loosen stuck rotors. There are 2 holes which take M10 screws. Some WD-40 and tightening the two screws loosened the rotor. I have used the same trick on Matrix rotors. I don't recall the screw pitch, maybe it is 1.25.

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for your input and for watching.

[@bossslapahoe]

Great vid Jim, greetings from HOT Georgia!

[@unprofessionalprofessional1580]

no there video I saw added the mounting hardware ~15:45 THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@netaipaul2964]

If I change the brake new pad only then what would happen?

[@Paul_Maurone]

Speaking of brakes & rotors, Jim. How about a video on how to replace captive rotors on 1991 Honda Accord. That Camera would be great! I live in Virginia!

[@edagarom1211]

Hi Jim, really good tutorial, easy to follow and precise information. Wonder if you have a video to replace the brake shoes, also how to adjust them.

[@gimmeeone]

Love how you teach! Helped me many times! Minnesota

[@darrylbryans2524]

Thx Jim, excellent video. Do I need to torque the bolts to a certain pressure?

[@xing2809]

Great video! Such detailed information and much appreciated for your job well done. Thanks.

[@lupegalvan9993]

When do you need to bleed the brakes? Is this not necessary?

[@monkeyjam294]

What is the torque spec for the caliper bolts?

[@lonwillis783]

Thank You Jim I am in Ohio It is the same for Honda element. I know its harder to work at home on something... Thank You So much for everything you do. and I ABSOLUTELY LOVED HEARING THE BIRDS SING IN THE BACKGROUND!

[@joejordan5879]

Jim, thank you for another helpful video. Joe from California

[@TheeNotoriousNic]

What tool was that you used to compress the piston? What's it called?

[@mikehernandez6528]

Commenting in the right place now. - Mike from Tennessee

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[@blitztim6416]

Have you ever had to replace the E Brake shoes?

[@richardfolkman]

Great job! Thanks for the chance to get your gift. Richard from Ft.Worth, Texas!

[@CrooksMcRae]

Yo Jim your videos rock brother! Thanks!

[@ab7rs]

pushing the piston in without cracking the bleeder forces the nastiest fluid in the system farther into the system.....correct???

[@eriksilence9029]

Great video. I would also check the brake fluid level after doing this😉

[@twig3288]

The fluid level should be checked before and after, if it's very full it could spill over when the caliper piston is pressed back.

[@jrvej]

Very nice video. Excellent explanation. Thanks

[@adilramzi3712]

Thanks Jim for this new brake job. Virginia

[@yusuihang]

Why are parking brakes always adjusted so that there's a "slight drag" when you spin the rotor? I don't understand the mechanism involved. Wouldn't a slight drag mean that the parking drum shoes are always rubbing against the inside drum when the car is moving?

[@oscarb9139]

Yes, it does does drag, but not enough to cause it to heat up. It is a way to take all the slack out of the brake cable so the brake can be set tightly.

[@chrisparenti2461]

Another good video Jim. Chris from California. By the way, where’s your JACK STAND? that scissor jack had me nervous 😬

[@chrisbaugh7972]

Is this the same concept for the 2016 Honda CRV?

[@viewer54322]

Always helpful and appreciate the shop talks. Florida

[@MotownVideo]

Great instructions Jim, greetings from Michigan!

[@dm7097]

Always love watching your videos Jim! N.Y.

[@2006cr85r]

What are the torque values please?

[@Ruben901]

I bought a #3 duralast 6 inch screwdriver from autozone and hammered it in the rotor screw and with grip strength the screw was out

[@maintenanceguymd4284]

What brand of pads and rotors did you use? MD.

[@jameslund221]

No , I can’t see nothing. What is the torque for the bolts?

[@jimthecarguy]

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[@danzielinski672]

Bloody good vid mate very informative cheers!!!

[@wannabeelektwicityman268]

Another great video. From South Carolina.

[@mxjx462]

Great video! Nice step-for-step.

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kubikariYOU]

Really good job on the video. Thanks!

[@sensations111]

Nice work Jim! from Pennsylvania