Honda HR-V: Rear Brake Pad Removal and Installation

Special Tools Required

Brake Caliper Piston Compressor 07AAE-SEPA101

Removal

Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.

• Avoid breathing dust particles.
• Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for 2WD model.

1. Brake Fluid - Remove

1. Remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.

2. Vehicle - Lift

3. Rear Wheels - Remove

4. Brake Caliper Piston - Return (With HDS)

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
2. Connect the HDS to the DLC.
3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
4. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the electric parking brake control unit. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.
5. Select the ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE from the BRAKE SYSTEM menu with the HDS, then enter the BRAKE PAD MAINTENANCE MODE from the ADJUSTMENT, and follow the screen prompts.

   NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.

6. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

5. Brake Caliper Piston - Return (Without HDS)

1. Remove the electric parking brake actuator.
2. Using a T45 Torx driver, turn the worm shaft (A) 360º clockwise.
3. Make sure the parking brake is released. If not released, turn the worm shaft 360º clockwise again.

6. Brake Pad - Remove

2WD

AWD (Left side)

AWD (Right side)

1. With HDS: Disconnect the connector (A).
   NOTE : If the connector lock tab is difficult to release, push in on the connector body before pushing on the release lock
2. Without AWD left side: Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (B)
3. Remove the flange bolt (C) while holding the caliper pin (D)
4. Remove the caliper body (E).

   NOTE :

   • Do not twist the brake hose to prevent damage.
   • Check the hose and the pin boots for damage and deterioration.

5. Remove the pad shims (A) and the brake pads (B).

6. Remove the upper and lower pad retainers (A)
7. Clean the caliper bracket (B) thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks
8. Verify that the caliper pins (C) move in and out smoothly. Clean and lube if needed.

7. Brake Disc - Inspect

Installation

Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.

• Avoid breathing dust particles.
• Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for 2WD model.

1. Brake Pad - Install

1. Install the pad retainers (A).

   NOTE:

   • If replacing the brake pads with new ones, also replace the pad retainers.
   • If the brake pads do not need to be replaced with new ones, check the retainer. If the retainer is not normal, replace it with a new one.

2. Install the brake caliper piston compressor tool (A) on the caliper body (B)
3. Press in the piston with the brake caliper piston compressor tool.

   NOTE : Be careful when pressing in the piston; brake fluid might overflow from the master cylinder's reservoir. If brake fluid gets on any painted surface, wash it off immediately with water

4. Remove the brake caliper piston compressor tool.

5. Install the brake pads (A) and pad shims (B) correctly. Install the brake pad with the wear indicator (C) on the bottom inside position.

   NOTE: If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a temporary loss of braking efficiency.

Fig. 17: Brake Caliper Mounting Hardware With Torque Specifications (2WD)

Fig. 18: Brake Caliper Mounting Hardware With Torque Specifications AWD (Left side)

Fig. 19: Brake Caliper Mounting Hardware With Torque Specifications AWD (Right side)

6. Install the caliper body (A)
7. Install the flange bolt (B), and tighten it to the specified torque while holding the caliper pin (C) with a wrench.

   NOTE : Be careful not to damage the pin boot

8. Without AWD left side: Install the brake hose mounting bolt (D)
9. With HDS: Connect the connector (E).

2. Electric Parking Brake Actuator - Install (Without HDS)

3. Brake Pad Maintenance Mode - Finish (With HDS)

1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode
2. Select the ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE from the BRAKE SYSTEM menu with the HDS, then enter the BRAKE PAD MAINTENANCE MODE from the ADJUSTMENT, and follow the screen prompts. Make sure THIS FUNCTION PROCEDURE IS FINISHED on the screen, then the press the enter button.

   NOTE : See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions

3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

4. Rear Wheels - Install

5. Parking Brake - Adjust

1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode
2. Pull the electric parking brake switch to apply the parking brake, then press the brake pedal and push the electric parking brake switch to release the parking brake
3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

6. Brake Fluid - Refill

1. Add brake fluid as needed.

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