Honda Civic: DIY Brake Job Gone Wrong

Honda Civic: DIY Brake Job Gone Wrong

In this video I have a look at a customers 2017 Honda Civic. He replaced his own rear brakes and then after doing so the red brake warning light was on along with the service brake system light and warning alarms going off! He did take it to another shop before bringing it in to us and they told him he needed two new parking brake actuators! Boy that would have been an expensive mistake. Let’s use some logic and figure out what is really wrong with it. -Enjoy!

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Kris Hansen says:

Awesome!!! I've used that tape trick a number of times, super slick! I even use deep sockets if I need a better handle.. Thanks for all of your awesome tips Eric!!!!

brown bag says:

looks like a mismatch between actuator and harness answer make the adaptor

brown bag says:

did you reset the adjustment?

Brian Boorman says:

I would have unhooked both ends and worked on it on the bench.

Arnþór Gíslason says:

the new ding dong sounds like that tune from sonic the hedgehog

Archibald George says:

nice one yet again

Todd Sanchez says:

Love these videos, spreading helpful knowledge for others to have when these crazy things come up in our lives.

Illkilla1984 says:

And what shade tree mechanic has a 10mm socket just lying around?

Angel Custodio says:

SMA After Dark: At this point can I stick it in. lol

Mark Orlando says:

SEND IN THE CLOAN!!

Samuel Long says:

Cause its a (POS) and its a hondi hondo hundai nissan scotty toyo.etc.

RogerGYstuff says:

Did you see the rust on that 2017 Honda? Road salt should be outlawed. I'm sure there would still be plenty of work for a smart guy like Eric.

Greg France says:

Gratuitous Al Gore rhythm comment.

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