2017 HONDA CR-V – Rear Brake Pads & Rotors – DIY – How to manually retract electronic parking brake
This is the same for all 5th gen Honda CRV’s.
– Power Stop 16-2037 Z16 Evolution Rear Ceramic Brake Pads
– BECKARNLEY 085-7064 PREMIUM ASM PADS W/HARDWARE
– VESSEL MEGADORA IMPACTA Impact Driven Screwdriver
– 8-Pack of Rotor Screws for Brake Discs – Universal Fit for Honda (if your rotor screw strips or needs to be replaced)
– LocTite Threadlocker Blue
– Permatex 24200 6 Pack 6ml Threadlocker, Blue
– Versachem 26080 Synthetic Caliper Grease
– Permatex 80078 Anti-Seize Lubricant
– Mayhew Dominator Pry Bar
– GEARWRENCH 12mm 120XP™ Universal Spline XL GearBox™ Flex Head Ratcheting Wrench – 86112
– T-47 Torx bit
– Lexivon Torx bit set (includes a T-47)
– Milwaukee M12 3/8″ high speed ratchet
– GearWrench 3/8″ drive torque wrench 10-100 ft. lbs 85062
– MILWAUKEE’S Mid-Torque Impact Wrench,3/8″
– Milwaukee 2767-20 M18 Fuel High Torque 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench with Friction Ring
Just a quick video showing how I replaced the rear brake pads and rotors on a 2017 Honda CR-V with the electronic parking brake. I do not have the advanced scan tool which can put this vehicle into a service mode and retract the parking brake, but I was able to remove the parking brake motor by taking out the small 5mm screws and manually turn the caliper mechanism back in by using a T-47 Torx bit on the back until it stopped. This then allowed me to push the caliper pistons back in easily (without rotating them). If you try to push the caliper pistons in without turning the mechanism in on the back, you can damage the calipers.
Here is a link to the other method I have used on this same vehicle which is to apply a 12v source to the electronic parking brake motor to turn the mechanism back in: https://youtu.be/gqo52S6kNiQ
Please note:
Do not put any wires or power into the electrical wiring or connector that is connected to the vehicle’s wiring harness and/or computer.
Do not turn on the car with the electronic parking brake motor disconnected.
Both methods seem to work just fine.
Tools Needed:
Large screwdriver or small pry bar
Wire Brush or wire wheel (please wear safety glasses)
12mm socket and/or wrench
Brake Grease
The torque specs I found online:
17 ft. lbs. for the Caliper Slide Pin Bolts
80 ft. lbs. for the Caliper Bracket Bolts
(I always recommend verifying the torque specs in your manual)
Since we didn’t open the hydraulic system or any brake lines, there is no need to bleed the brakes afterwards.
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