why does my Honda CR-V shake when I brake

Solution

1. Preparation

• Gather the necessary tools and parts.
• Ensure the vehicle is parked on a flat surface and engage the parking brake.
• Disconnect the battery if needed for safety.

2. Inspect and Remove Wheel

• Tools Required: Jack, jack stands, lug wrench.
• Loosen lug nuts on the affected wheel but do not remove them.
• Raise the vehicle using a jack and secure it on jack stands.
• Remove the lug nuts completely and take off the wheel.

3. Inspect Brake Components

• Tools Required: Torque wrench, dial indicator, caliper tool.
• Check the brake rotor with a dial indicator for any warping (should not exceed 0.003 inches).
• If warped, proceed to replace the rotors.
• Inspect the brake pads for thickness; replace if pads are worn below manufacturer's specifications.

4. Replace or Resurface Rotors

• If rotors are determined to be warped:
  • Tools Required: Brake cleaner, rotor removal tool (if necessary).
  • Remove the caliper by unbolting it and securing it so it doesn't hang on the brake line.
  • Remove the rotor from the hub. If stuck, gently tap with a hammer or use a rotor puller.
  • Clean the hub and install new rotors or resurface existing ones according to specifications.
  • Reinstall the caliper.

5. Reassemble and Torque

• Reinstall the wheel and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
• Lower the vehicle off the jack stands.
• Torque the lug nuts to the manufacturer's specified value (check owner's manual).