why does my Honda CR-V shake while braking

Solution

1. Preparation

• Park the vehicle on a flat surface and engage the parking brake.
• Gather necessary tools and safety equipment.
• Wear safety glasses and gloves.

2. Inspect and Replace Brake Rotors

• Tools Required: Socket set, lug wrench, brake rotor puller (if necessary)
• Sub-steps:
  1. Loosen the lug nuts on the front wheels.
  2. Lift the vehicle with a jack and secure it on jack stands.
  3. Remove the front wheels.
  4. Inspect the rotors using a dial indicator; replace if warped (more than 0.002” out of round).
  5. Remove the caliper by unbolting it and hanging it with a bungee cord (do not let it hang by the brake line).
  6. Remove the old rotors by unbolting them.
  7. Install new rotors and reattach the caliper, ensuring all bolts are torqued to manufacturer specifications.

3. Replace Brake Pads

• Tools Required: Brake caliper tool, socket set
• Sub-steps:
  1. Remove the old brake pads from the caliper bracket.
  2. Compress the caliper piston using a brake caliper tool.
  3. Install new brake pads into the caliper bracket.
  4. Reinstall the caliper over the new pads and torque bolts to proper specifications.

4. Inspect and Replace Suspension Components (if necessary)

• Tools Required: Socket set, torque wrench
• Sub-steps:
  1. Visually inspect control arms, bushings, and ball joints for wear or damage.
  2. If any components are worn, remove and replace them with new parts, ensuring to torque to specifications.

5. Tire Inspection and Balancing

• Tools Required: Tire balancer, lug wrench
• Sub-steps:
  1. Check for uneven tire wear and inspect for any visible damage.
  2. If necessary, rotate tires to ensure even wear.
  3. Balance the tires using a tire balancer if there are signs of imbalance.