BRAKE TECH: Honda CR-V Rear Brake Grinding, Thumping or Groaning Noises

A customer may complain of a grinding, thumping or groaning noise coming from the rear brakes. This occurs during the first several stops after the vehicle has been parked overnight. Under normal braking, corrosion from the disc surface is not quickly removed, allowing for a temporary grinding or thumping noise. A new brake pad is now available, which has improved corrosion-removal characteristics.

Applies To: All 2007-’10 CR-V models

A customer may complain of a grinding, thumping or groaning noise coming from the rear brakes. This occurs during the first several stops after the vehicle has been parked overnight. Note: This symptom is typically found in the northeastern part of the United States due to climate and road conditions.

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