travmack

Is there a tec. journal regards to the way the brake systems in the late model CRVs work -- i.e., the vacuum? I did not bleed off this reported vacuum as I tested the system only once to see that it was working. The VIP tow brake is operated through a electrical/mercury switch so that the brake pressure is controlled as the mercury contacts the sensors in the unit and sends the signal to the tow brake ram attached to the pedal of the CRV. As stated in my earlier note I used the tow brake system only once and burned the brake pads and rotors up . I had them replaced and continued on our trip only to find the brake pads burned out again, (4500 mi) replaced them and low and behold same thing again . Honda took the brake system apart and told me that on the first burn out that a "square " rubber O ring had gotten so hot that it would not release the caliper thus holding the pad against the rotor. I had to have the whole system replaced and not once did Honda say any thing about a vacuum issue and the need to bleed their systems. As a foot note I have used the VIP system to tow a GC Jeep for 10 yrs. and not one problem .... my question is why didn't three Honda brake techs check the "square O ring to see that it was working ? I plan to go back to towing a Jeep enough with Honda .

Good to see this topic , I have a 2008 Honda CRV and have gone through three sets of brakes, the first was with the VIP tow brake and the other two with no assist brake . Had to replace the whole system , now have about 3k invested in brakes . Have heard from two other CRV owners who have had the same problem. Would like to hear more of this vacuum in the brake system on the Honda .