Brake Bleeding Quick Tips

genuser · May 8, 2023

I thought I will share these quick tips as I found them in various threads and not in one place:

Make sure the brake fluid is filled to the MAX mark before starting brake bleeding. Check the level frequently and bring it back up to MAX
Loosely place the brake fluid reservoir cap back on the reservoir before staring the bleeding. If the cap is tightened, fluid won't come out of the bleed valve because of the vacuum created in the reservoir
2017 HRV front bleed screws are 10mm, rear bleed screws are 11mm
Front brake calipers can be bled without removing the wheels, just turn the wheel all the way out
Rear wheels must be removed to bleed rear calipers because the bleed valve is on top of the brake rotor vs. to one side
Honda recommended bleeding order for US models (left hand drive): LF, RF, RR and LR
Bleed valve tightening torque: front 6.3 lbft, rear 8 lbft
Rear lift point for floor jack: tow hook

genuser · Aug 2, 2023

The bleeding order I listed was Honda recommended for a US model (left hand drive) - Left Front, Right Front, Right Rear and Left Rear. If your CRV is a right hand drive, then I guess the bleeding order would be right front, left front, left rear and right rear. This was just a recommendation from Honda, not a requirement.

Baymee · Dec 10, 2024

Thanks for the info. I searched an hour for this.

fishycomics · Dec 10, 2024

Easier with two people, and easier explaining your steps, doing a practice run and what to expect, what if something goes wrong. a lot can be said on tips, just a few examples. the old school was kept the car off, put a broom handle on between the seat and pedal, and start at the furthest point. if air gotten in the line 6 presses cleared it in bleeding.

thanks for the pointers

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