That sounds exactly like the first time I did the brakes on my 1990 Oldsmobile! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

I was always told to remove master cyl cap before I force fluid backwards. Don’t know if that is still so today

Thanks! Cheers! Rob

The premium parts are equivalent to Honda OEM parts. The Honda front discs are ceramic coated to prevent rust before assembly and use. You don’t need that either but some manufacturers offer it. I get my parts from Rock Auto in the States. Even with cost of shipping it’s 1/2 the price of buying here.

@@robsgaragewoodworkin There are too many types of rotors listed on RockAuto, which one do you buy? Daily Driver, Fully Coated, High Performance?

@@cd5453 I think daily driver is their premium range. Then they have performance after that. Ceramic coated is to prevent rust just like oil coated where you have to clean the oil off with brake cleaner. Those are usually more expensive but not necessarily better. I try to find fully ceramic pads on sale if I can. Sometimes you get lucky.

Been there, done that. RockAuto is great. I also go by Napa and just casually ask for 20% off on Akebono brake pads and they have obliged which was a pleasant surprise.

Thanks for your comment! Happy New Year! Cheers! Rob

Very good vid well covered

Awesome! Good Luck on your repair!

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

Thanks for your comment! Glad you liked it! Cheers! Rob

OK! So make sure you have all the right parts in all the right places (brake pads are on the right way and right position - it's easy to install the squealer on the wrong side). Make sure your pads have the shims on them. (they are to prevent squealing) If everything is tight and checks out then I have a couple of suggestions. 1) Make sure you lube all the sliding parts as shown in the video. 2) You can get a product called "disc brake quiet" which is like an RTV adhesive for brakes to reduce squealing. Put a bit on the back of the pad where it comes in contact with the brake piston. Put a little bit where the back of the other pad contacts the caliper. Some people swear by this and others don't. So I can't guarantee it. Sometimes there is just a bad pad that can cause issues or it may go away on it's own. Good Luck! Rob

Thanks! Good Luck with your repair! Cheers! Rob

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

Awesome! Thanks for your comment!

As they say - you learn something new every day...

That's why you find so many butchered screws on old Japanese motorcycles.

@@mauricedalzot5445 correct

I used to do that but the level never ever approached the capacity of the reservoir on any vehicle, so now I don't bother

@@robsgaragewoodworkin thank you for responding back I was successful doing the job watching your video saved 500 bucks for my girlfriend I put the clips on the pads but I did have to take out some fluid I used rolled up some toilet paper and absorbed it out to the right level God bless you thank you for getting back

@@brianszanyi5538 Careful with brake fluid it eats paint.

@@mauricedalzot5445 yes brake fluid is very corrosive it's a strange liquid but that was a great video I did the brakes save my girlfriend $520 she was grateful he did a great video but you do have to check that fluid cuz when you push the Piston back it'll overflow I use toilet paper to absorb the excess I roll it up it takes it right out absorbs it

Merry Christmas!

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I just buy the premium parts from the parts store. Check around for pricing. You can save a bit of money there too. Check out RockAuto.

Yes I should do that!

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No. Thankfully they are straightforward. Good Luck on your repair! Cheers! Rob

I need to re-video the epb portion of my video (editing it now) as it didn't show fully. If you need instructions right away just follow the civic rear brake video. Just slightly different - uses allen key caliper mounts and a torx socket on the civic and hex bolts and torx bit on CRV. Exact same instructions. My new CRV video will be up Saturday night. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/od-BeaZ6x7zIiXU.html

No. They used to use a silicone adhesive to prevent the pads from chattering but they use nothing for this design.

@@robsgaragewoodworkin Thanks Rob!

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I meant to check the size and add it to the video but totally forgot. Good Luck with your repair! Cheers! Rob

​​@@robsgaragewoodworkinupdate the size please and thank you.

Hi rob, what kind of rotor brand did u use. Thanks

I don’t know the exact size. Just try some different ones and see what fits. You probably won’t need them anyway. They “usually” come off with not too much hassle. Good luck on your repair!

M8-1.25x35mm

yep that works!

I’ve only driven the 1.5 Turbo which is supposed to be faster than the old SI. Not fast off the line but the turbo builds quickly so your high rpm is where it shines. Bonus points for a nice, economical, good mileage family car. I usually get 5.9L per 100k. Less in city driving.

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Apparently you used to be able to buy the whole manual from Honda. Apparently now you can only “rent” info online for each specific repair. This is what I have been told. They also stopped making Chiltons repair manuals for new cars. There are Honda forums on the internet that can be quite helpful. That’s where I got my printout for the EPB.

@@robsgaragewoodworkin I appreciate it. I’ll do some digging in the forums

You can bleed the brakes if you feel the need but since we didn't open the brake lines or bleeder valve, no air gets in. Anti seize is perfectly safe and anyone who works on cars a lot uses it liberally. I haven't seen locktite on brakes except for the EPB bolts on the back of the CRV EPB motor. However the civic uses a similar system but no locktite on the civic. Weird... Also if you can't get the bolts out of the steering knuckle (where the caliper mount bolts bolt onto) you will be in for a very expensive repair. Good Luck with your repair! Cheers! Rob

Responding to you you are correct I would put a medium grade loctite on those bolts never a lubricant

For best performance you should change both. I understand the savings but for ABS performance in wet and icy weather, it's best practice to do a full service. Cheaper than an accident IMO. Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

Lol! My bet is they bent the water deflector cover. The one that is super close to the inside of the rotor. Pop off the wheel and check it. Lots of Mechanics are inept. That’s why I DIY. Just bend it out where it makes contact just enough to clear the disc. 1/8th inch or 5mm

Brakes are the most important safety system in your car. Get premium parts and don’t do 1/2 a job. Rock Auto has great value parts.

Have you done brakes before? It’s not that hard. You will have to remove everything to check it out anyway, I’d just get new premium parts and redo it. You could be farting around with it to try to find the issue and it could be pads or the rotor or it could just need lubricated. (Sometimes something stupid like pads in wrong orientation). On the older Honda’s they would put silicone on the back of the pads contact point against the piston circle and the contact point of the pad on caliper to prevent noise. You really don’t know until you take it apart. Could be a hard part in the pad or stone wedged into the pad. I did my civic rear brakes because of a stone. It’s really aggravating but parts aren’t very expensive. Good luck! Cheers Rob

No because you didn’t open the bleeder valve or take off the brake hose. No air entered the system so no air needs to be bled out.

80 foot pounds

Theirs are branded Honda of course but their supplier…. Hmmm…. I don’t know off hand but if I find out I’ll let you know.

I might have missed that on this video but I think I covered it in the civic video. Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

The wheel nuts are 80 foot pounds. Some impact drivers and some air compressors aren’t strong enough. Use a breaking bar. I think I show it in the video.

@@robsgaragewoodworkin Just got it out with my breaker bar, thanks!

I know what you mean, but there are a lot of inexperienced people on KZfaq and many people don't know how to do things properly like using the jack points on a car or using jack stands for safety. That's why I include it. Experienced people can just skip ahead. Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

I always change the rotors and pads at the same time.

Yep! Not Grinchy at all. It's the truth.