Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Is your 2021 Honda HR-V making an embarrassing squeal when stopping? Or maybe your brake pedal feels soft like pudding? In this full step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through replacing the front brake pads, rotors, and performing a brake fluid flush on a 2021 Honda HR-V LX with 50,000 miles.
🧰 Whether you're a beginner DIYer or a seasoned mechanic, this video covers everything — from jack point safety and removing the calipers, to brake grease tips and a two-person brake fluid bleeding procedure.
✅ This is a one-stop brake job guide for any HR-V owner. Stick around for torque specs, pro safety tips, tool recommendations, and common mistakes to avoid!
📌 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Jack Points & Safety
02:17 Removing Calipers
11:31 Rotor & Brake Pad Prep
14:06 Greasing & Reinstalling
24:44 Brake Fluid Flush Procedure
19:22 Common Mistakes
27:00 Pro Tips & Final Thoughts
📢 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more DIY Car Repair Tutorials, and don’t forget to check out my playlist of brake job guides for other vehicles.
🔧 Tools & Parts Used:
- A can do spirit and some street smarts
- Suggest: safety glasses, mask and gloves
- DAYTONA 3 Ton Low-Profile Professional Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP, Green
harborfreight.com/3-ton-low-profile-professional-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-green-64784.html
- DAYTONA 3 Ton Heavy Duty Ratcheting Jack Stands,
harborfreight.com/3-ton-heavy-duty-ratcheting-jack-stands-slate-gray-70593.html
- 19mm Impact Socket
- 14mm Impact Socket
- 17mm Impact Socket
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- Milwaukee Tools M12 FUEL Stubby 1/2" Impact Wrench 2555-20
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- 4LIFETIMELINES Brake Caliper Hanger Hooks, Durable Steel, Red Powder Coated with Rubber Tips
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- 5/16" JIS Impact Screwdriver Bits | Made in Japan | +1 +2 +3 +4-10 (36mm long)
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- Rizom 3-Piece Quick Release Impact Bit Holders, 1/2 3/8 1/4-Inch Square Drive to 1/4-Inch Hex Shank Converter, Impact Wrench Adapters for Ratchet Wrench Drivers, Impact Wrench
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- Milwaukee Tool 2565-20 M12 Fuel™ Impact Wrench, Right Angle, 1/2 In, 3000 Rpm, 12 Volt, With Friction Ring
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- NEIKO 02847A 2 LB Dead Blow Hammer, Neon Orange | Unibody Molded | Checkered Grip | Spark and Rebound Resistant
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- 5 Pcs Drill Wire Brush Attachments Set, Heavy Duty Wire Brush Wheel for Drill, 1/4" Hex Shank Coarse Carbon Steel Crimped, Ideal for Cleaning Rust, Paint, Abrasive
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- M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Model # 3403-20
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- Harbor Freight HERCULES 9 in. x 11 in., 1200-Grit Wet/Dry Sanding Sheets with Silicon Carbide Grain, 5-Pack
harborfreight.com/9-in-x-11-in-1200-grit-wetdry-sanding-sheets-with-silicon-carbide-grain-5-pack-58430.html
- 20 Grit Emery Cloth Sanding Paper Roll
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- IRWIN QUICK-GRIP C-Clamp, 6", 225106, Blue
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- Lang Tools 279-5420 279 Brake Caliper Press
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- VESSEL MEGADORA IMPACTA Impact Driven Screwdriver +3x150 (6") No.980 980P3150
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Auto Parts for this job
O'Reilly: Import Direct Front Ceramic Brake Pads - 103-1654 Part : 103-1654
O'Reilly: Import Direct Front Brake Rotor - 92-1549R
Genuine Honda 08798-9008 Brake Fluid Dot 3
O'Reilly 14 Ounce 70 Percent VOC Brake Parts Cleaner - 72408 Part 72408
American Grease Stick Silicone Brake Lubricant - BK Part BK
#HondaHRV #BrakeJob #DIYCarRepair #MechanicTips #BrakeReplacement #CarMaintenance #BrakeFlush #AutoRepair #FrontBrakes #RotorsAndPads
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Is your 2021 Honda HR-V making an embarrassing squeal when stopping? Or maybe your brake pedal feels soft like pudding? In this full step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through replacing the front brake pads, rotors, and performing a brake fluid flush on a 2021 Honda HR-V LX with 50,000 miles.
🧰 Whether you're a beginner DIYer or a seasoned mechanic, this video covers everything — from jack point safety and removing the calipers, to brake grease tips and a two-person brake fluid bleeding procedure.
✅ This is a one-stop brake job guide for any HR-V owner. Stick around for torque specs, pro safety tips, tool recommendations, and common mistakes to avoid!
📌 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Jack Points & Safety
02:17 Removing Calipers
11:31 Rotor & Brake Pad Prep
14:06 Greasing & Reinstalling
24:44 Brake Fluid Flush Procedure
19:22 Common Mistakes
27:00 Pro Tips & Final Thoughts
📢 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more DIY Car Repair Tutorials, and don’t forget to check out my playlist of brake job guides for other vehicles.
🔧 Tools & Parts Used:
- A can do spirit and some street smarts
- Suggest: safety glasses, mask and gloves
- DAYTONA 3 Ton Low-Profile Professional Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP, Green
harborfreight.com/3-ton-low-profile-professional-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-green-64784.html
- DAYTONA 3 Ton Heavy Duty Ratcheting Jack Stands,
harborfreight.com/3-ton-heavy-duty-ratcheting-jack-stands-slate-gray-70593.html
- 19mm Impact Socket
- 14mm Impact Socket
- 17mm Impact Socket
amzn.to/4ejEAsw
- Milwaukee Tools M12 FUEL Stubby 1/2" Impact Wrench 2555-20
amzn.to/3ZPjUCK
- 4LIFETIMELINES Brake Caliper Hanger Hooks, Durable Steel, Red Powder Coated with Rubber Tips
amzn.to/446Xwpu
- 5/16" JIS Impact Screwdriver Bits | Made in Japan | +1 +2 +3 +4-10 (36mm long)
amzn.to/3HUTUzL
- Rizom 3-Piece Quick Release Impact Bit Holders, 1/2 3/8 1/4-Inch Square Drive to 1/4-Inch Hex Shank Converter, Impact Wrench Adapters for Ratchet Wrench Drivers, Impact Wrench
amzn.to/3G7TrcY
- Milwaukee Tool 2565-20 M12 Fuel™ Impact Wrench, Right Angle, 1/2 In, 3000 Rpm, 12 Volt, With Friction Ring
amzn.to/44mipxn
- NEIKO 02847A 2 LB Dead Blow Hammer, Neon Orange | Unibody Molded | Checkered Grip | Spark and Rebound Resistant
amzn.to/4lfCtYM
- 5 Pcs Drill Wire Brush Attachments Set, Heavy Duty Wire Brush Wheel for Drill, 1/4" Hex Shank Coarse Carbon Steel Crimped, Ideal for Cleaning Rust, Paint, Abrasive
amzn.to/3T9IRoD
- M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Model # 3403-20
amzn.to/4kX0Z1h
- Harbor Freight HERCULES 9 in. x 11 in., 1200-Grit Wet/Dry Sanding Sheets with Silicon Carbide Grain, 5-Pack
harborfreight.com/9-in-x-11-in-1200-grit-wetdry-sanding-sheets-with-silicon-carbide-grain-5-pack-58430.html
- 20 Grit Emery Cloth Sanding Paper Roll
amzn.to/4kXcVjq
- IRWIN QUICK-GRIP C-Clamp, 6", 225106, Blue
amzn.to/4nhvbWt
- Lang Tools 279-5420 279 Brake Caliper Press
amzn.to/4nhvhNP
- VESSEL MEGADORA IMPACTA Impact Driven Screwdriver +3x150 (6") No.980 980P3150
amzn.to/3TaFiyx
Auto Parts for this job
O'Reilly: Import Direct Front Ceramic Brake Pads - 103-1654 Part : 103-1654
O'Reilly: Import Direct Front Brake Rotor - 92-1549R
Genuine Honda 08798-9008 Brake Fluid Dot 3
O'Reilly 14 Ounce 70 Percent VOC Brake Parts Cleaner - 72408 Part 72408
American Grease Stick Silicone Brake Lubricant - BK Part BK
#HondaHRV #BrakeJob #DIYCarRepair #MechanicTips #BrakeReplacement #CarMaintenance #BrakeFlush #AutoRepair #FrontBrakes #RotorsAndPads
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I am not paid or sponsored by any company or product I review. Our belief system is centered around God, Family, Honesty, and Love for all human beings.
Disclaimer: This video is for entertainment purposes only. YouTube, Ed theoldtechguy, and any affiliates are not responsible for any damage, injury, or loss of any kind that may result from following this tutorial. Attempt this at your own risk. ed theoldtechguy assumes no liability or guarantee of any kind.
@PowerStrokeJude @J-WHO312 @DaleLucid @MilwaukeeTool @harborfreight @oreillyautoparts
