Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 2012 Honda CR-V

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, there was an abnormal noise emitting from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear brake calipers needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the brake calipers, rotors, brake pads, and hydraulic brake hoses were replaced. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

Rear brake rotors scored extensively on new vehicle at 45,000 miles. One pad frozen in place against rotor. Had rotors and pads replaced at dealership. Just experienced same problem with new rotors and pads after 19000 miles. One pad has 0% wear left and was frozen in place. One brake caliper bolt was internally corroded. Dealer technician attempted to blame the three miles driven on dirt roads daily as the culprit. Car is washed with underbody flush once per week. Dozens of others report a similar problem on internet message boards. I didn't feel safe driving the vehicle due to excessive noise coming from rear brakes. Neighbor and I replaced pads and caliper bolts. The next day I felt sufficiently comfortable to drive vehicle to Honda dealership. Service manager agreed there was a problem and agreed to replace the rotors for no cost and to refund my cost for pads and caliper bolts. Service manager agreed there is a design and/or material flaw with the rear brakes and noted the problem is even more frequent in the civic. Included picture shows corroded caliper bolt.

Replaced rear brake pads, caliper pins, rear rotors . Pins seized up. Replaced by dealer where purchased car. Dealer finally picked up all cost with exception of brake pads $77. 00.

Feb 2012 : purchased my 2012 Honda crv because it was flat towable. Sept 1 :left for a two month trip towing said car and using the blue ox patriot braking system. After following all the directions for blue ox and Hondas directions for the transmission, everything seemed fine. With exception of the battery going dead every 3-4 hrs of driving. Oct 6: the back brake sounded like it was scraping. Honda dealer said the pads were rubbing but didn't have any replacements. I was told they would be okay to make it back home. Oct in texas the brakes sounded like it was metal on metal. Took into a Honda dealership and was told that the brake pad was missing on the right rear, the caliper pins were missing, rotors needed to be resurfaced, and the parking brake calipers pins were missing. Everything replaced under warranty for both rear brakes. Car test driven, all brakes fine. Oct back home, brakes vibrating so took it to a Honda dealership for oil change and have them check the brakes. I was told all four of the brakes were shot burnt etc and parts would cost $5,000. 00. They said it would not be covered under warranty because I used an after the market braking system. They are blaming blue ox. Blue ox is blaming Honda. America Honda hdq were notified but they said since the dealership deemed it wasn't their fault they closed my case. Im the one stuck with paying as the insurance wont cover this either.