Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
HONDA CR-V III (RE) 2.4 i-Vtec 4WD (RE4), HONDA CR-V III (RE) 2.4 i-VTEC 4WD (RE4) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Brake disc

Replacement: brake discs – HONDA CR-V III (RE). Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Copper grease
                    
                      Combination spanner #17
                    
                      Drive socket # 12
                    
                      Drive socket # 14
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Phillips screwdriver
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the brake disks on the car HONDA CR-V III (RE) in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
Please note: all work on the car – HONDA CR-V III (RE) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 4

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. HONDA CR-V III (RE)
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: brake discs – HONDA CR-V III (RE). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 11

Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 12

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 15

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 17

Extract the adjuster hole plug. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 18

Remove the brake disc. Use a hammer.
Step 19

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Install the brake disc.
Step 21

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 22

Move the parking brake shoes against the drum. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 23

Then install the plug into the adjuster hole. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 24

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – HONDA CR-V III (RE). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 25

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 26

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #14. Use a tap wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 27

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – HONDA CR-V III (RE). AUTODOC experts recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 28

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 29

Install the brake pads.
Step 30.1

Install the brake caliper and fix it.

Step 30.2

Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 22 Nm torque.
Step 31

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 32

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – HONDA CR-V III (RE). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 33

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. HONDA CR-V III (RE)
Step 34

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 35

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 108 nm torque.
Step 36

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – HONDA CR-V III (RE). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 37

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

Replacement: brake discs – HONDA CR-V III (RE). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.

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