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2004 Honda CR-V

Brake Disc and Pad Kits

The easiest way to upgrade your vehicle’s braking system is by getting a brake disc and pad kit. As the name implies, this kit includes rotors and pads: two critical components you need to replace if you want to restore or increase your vehicle’s braking power. The good news is that CarParts.com has a wide selection of brake pad and rotor kits from the most reputable manufacturers in the industry. We have high-quality kits for various applications, including OE replacement, performance replacement, and even track/tracing. Check out our kits today.
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SureStop Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface, 5 Lugs, Ceramic, Pro-Line Series
Part Number: KIT-031121-02-106
Guaranteed to Fit
$76.09
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2004 Honda CR-V LX 4 Cyl 2.4L
  • 2004 Honda CR-V EX 4 Cyl 2.4L
Product Details
Location : FrontAttention Needed :

Models have multiple versions, check or measure your original product to order the correct SKU.

Notes : 1.85 in. Height; 0.91 in. nom. Thickness; 0.83 in. min. Thickness; 2.53 in. Hub Reg; 0.5 in. Bolt Size; Includes Shims and hardwareComponents : (2) Brake Disc and (1) Brake Pad SetSeries : Pro-Line SeriesDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 11.1 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Nickel and Cobalt, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Replaces OE Number : 45251S87A00, 45022S9AA01, 45022S9AA02, 45022S9AE00, 45022SCVA00, 45022SCVA01, 45022SDA305, 45022SDA315, 45022SDAA00, 45022SDAA10, 45022SDCA00, 45022TX6A00, 45022TR7A01, 45022T2FA00, 45022T2FA01, 45022TR7A02, 45022S9VA01, 45022SDCA10, 45022SDRA00, 45022TA0A50, 45022TA5A00, 45022TA5X00, 45022TBAA00, 45022TEAT00, 45022TX9A00Returns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicyInterchange Part Number : 12140036, 96711, 45251S87A00, TXC0914, 45022S9AA01, 45022S9AA02, 45022S9AE00, 45022SCVA00, 45022SCVA01, 45022SDA305, 45022SDA315, 45022SDAA00, 45022SDAA10, 45022SDCA00, 45022TX6A00, 45022TR7A01, 45022T2FA00, 45022T2FA01, 45022TR7A02, 45022S9VA01, 45022SDCA10, 45022SDRA00, 45022TA0A50, 45022TA5A00, 45022TA5X00, 45022TBAA00, 45022TEAT00, 45022TX9A00
SureStop Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface, 5 Lugs, Ceramic, Pro-Line Series
Part Number: KIT-080621-787
Guaranteed to Fit
$65.49
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2004 Honda CR-V EX 4 Cyl 2.4L
  • 2004 Honda CR-V LX 4 Cyl 2.4L
Product Details
Location : RearNotes : 2.3 in. Height; 0.35 in. nom. Thickness; 0.3 in. min. Thickness; 2.53 in. Hub Reg; 0.5 in. Bolt Size; Includes Shims and hardwareComponents : (2) Brake Disc and (1) Brake Pad SetSeries : Pro-Line SeriesDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 11.09 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Nickel and Cobalt, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Replaces OE Number : 42510S9AN00, 43022S00000, 43022S6D000, 43022S7S010, 43022S9AA00, 43022S9AA01, 43022SCVA00, 43022SEPA00, 43022SEPC01, 43022SP0000, 43022SP0010, 43022SV4G00, 43022SP0020, 43022STKA00, 43022STKA01, 43022SX0A50, 43022SZ3A00, 43022SZ3A01, 5862029840, 5862070780, 5862072040Returns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicyInterchange Part Number : 12140058, 42510S9AN00, TXC0536, 5000536, EHT536H, 43022S00000, 43022S6D000, 43022S7S010, 43022S9AA00, 43022S9AA01, 43022SCVA00, 43022SEPA00, 43022SEPC01, 43022SP0000, 43022SP0010, 43022SV4G00, 43022SP0020, 43022STKA00, 43022STKA01, 43022SX0A50, 43022SZ3A00, 43022SZ3A01, 5862029840, 5862070780, 5862072040
SureStop Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Cross-drilled and Slotted, Ceramic, Pro-Line Series
Part Number: KIT-011623-04
Guaranteed to Fit
$74.49
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2004 Honda CR-V LX 4 Cyl 2.4L
  • 2004 Honda CR-V EX 4 Cyl 2.4L
Product Details
Location : FrontAttention Needed :

Models have multiple versions, check or measure your original product to order the correct SKU.

Components : (2) Brake Disc and (1) Brake Pad SetSeries : Pro-Line SeriesDisc Design : Cross-drilled and SlottedDisc Finish : NaturalPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE UpgradeQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Nickel and Cobalt, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Replaces OE Number : 19896, 31257, 31305, 44774, 96711, 108800, 145232, 472420, 0802725, 0832725, 850303, 1096711, 52125669, 60059042, 31257G, 31257HC, 31305G, 86711CR, 901466G, 96711R, 980072R, 981001R, 982053R, BD125669, BD125669E, BD1257, BD126080, BR31257, BR31305, BR901186, BR901466, DPF1011, JBR709E, JBR709XPR, KDF122, PR72420, PRT5232, PRT5400, R72420, 45022S9AA01, 45022S9AA02, 45022S9AE00, 45022SCVA00, 45022SCVA01, 45022SDA305, 45022SDA315, 45022SDAA00, 45022SDAA10, 45022SDCA00, 45022TX6A00, 45022TR7A01Returns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicyInterchange Part Number : 12140036, 96711, 19896, 31257, 31305, 44774, 108800, 145232, 472420, 0802725, 0832725, 850303, 1096711, 52125669, 60059042, 31257G, 31257HC, 31305G, 86711CR, 901466G, 96711R, 980072R, 981001R, 982053R, BD125669, BD125669E, BD1257, BD126080, BR31257, BR31305, BR901186, BR901466, DPF1011, JBR709E, JBR709XPR, KDF122, PR72420, PRT5232, PRT5400, R72420, TXC0914, 45022S9AA01, 45022S9AA02, 45022S9AE00, 45022SCVA00, 45022SCVA01, 45022SDA305, 45022SDA315, 45022SDAA00, 45022SDAA10, 45022SDCA00
Rear Genuine Geomet Coated Rotor and Low-Dust Ceramic Brake Pad Kit
Part Number: P15CRK6172
Guaranteed to Fit
$98.99
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2004 Honda CR-V All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : RearComponents : Powerstop Evolution Coated Rotors & Powerstop Z17 Brake PadsSeries : Z17 Evolution Geomet CoatedDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : Geomet CoatedPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic SureStop OE Replacement
Part Number: STP72OEREP61
Guaranteed to Fit
$80.49
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2004 Honda CR-V All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : RearSeries : SureStop OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 11.09 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile Sure Stop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Chromium (hexavalent compounds), Lead and lead compounds, Antimony oxide (Antimony trioxide), and Nickel (Metallic), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.<

Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Slotted 5 Lugs Aramid Fiber S9 Yellowstuff Pad and USR Sport
Part Number: E35S9KF1306
Guaranteed to Fit
$285.48
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2004 Honda CR-V All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : FrontSeries : S9 Yellowstuff Pad and USR SportDisc Design : SlottedDisc Finish : Thermic Black and Nitrotherm CoatedPad Material : Aramid FiberRecommended Use : Performance ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 12-month or 10,000-mile EBC limited warranty excluding wear and tear or race useProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Powerstop Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface, 5 Lugs, Ceramic, Z17 OE Replacement
Part Number: P15KOE6171
Guaranteed to Fit
$183.94
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2004 Honda CR-V All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Autospecialty Rotors And Powerstop Z17 Evolution Brake PadsSeries : Z17 OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 11.1 in. and 11.09 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Front and Rear Genuine Geomet Coated Rotor and Low-Dust Ceramic Brake Pad Kit
Part Number: P15CRK6171
Guaranteed to Fit
$216.45
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2004 Honda CR-V All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Evolution Coated Rotors & Powerstop Z17 Brake PadsSeries : Z17 Evolution Geomet CoatedDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : Geomet CoatedPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Powerstop Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface, 5 Lugs, Ceramic, Z17 OE Replacement
Part Number: P15KOE1043
Guaranteed to Fit
$91.49
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2004 Honda CR-V LX 4 Cyl 2.4L
  • 2004 Honda CR-V EX 4 Cyl 2.4L
Product Details
Location : FrontComponents : Powerstop Autospecialty Rotors And Powerstop Z17 Evolution Brake PadsSeries : Z17 OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 11.1 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Front Genuine Geomet Coated Rotor and Low-Dust Ceramic Brake Pad Kit
Part Number: P15CRK1043
Guaranteed to Fit
$106.99
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2004 Honda CR-V All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : FrontComponents : Powerstop Evolution Coated Rotors & Powerstop Z17 Brake PadsSeries : Z17 Evolution Geomet CoatedDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : Geomet CoatedPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Rear OE Stock Replacement Low-Dust Ceramic Brake Pad and Rotor Kit
Part Number: P15KOE6172
Guaranteed to Fit
$92.49
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2004 Honda CR-V EX 4 Cyl 2.4L
  • 2004 Honda CR-V LX 4 Cyl 2.4L
Product Details
Location : RearSeries : OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 11.09 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Front and Rear Z26 Muscle Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Brake Pad and Drilled & Slotted Rotor Kit
Part Number: P15K617126
Guaranteed to Fit
$350.61
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2004 Honda CR-V All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Brake Pads, Rotors And HardwareSeries : Z26 Street Warrior Carbon-Fiber Ceramic SeriesDisc Design : Cross-drilled and SlottedDisc Finish : Silver zinc-platedPad Material : Carbon Fiber CeramicRecommended Use : Performance ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year / 36000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Antimony Trioxide, Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Carbon (Black), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Front and Rear Z23 Daily Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Brake Pad and Drilled & Slotted Rotor Kit
Part Number: P15K6171
Guaranteed to Fit
$327.16
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2004 Honda CR-V All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Brake Pads, Rotors And HardwareSeries : Z23 Evolution Sport SeriesDisc Design : Cross-drilled and SlottedDisc Finish : Silver zinc-platedPad Material : Carbon Fiber CeramicRecommended Use : Performance ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year / 36000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Antimony Trioxide, Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Carbon (Black), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Front Z26 Muscle Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Brake Pad and Drilled & Slotted Rotor Kit
Part Number: P15K104326
Guaranteed to Fit
$189.49
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2004 Honda CR-V LX 4 Cyl 2.4L
  • 2004 Honda CR-V EX 4 Cyl 2.4L
Product Details
Location : FrontComponents : Brake Pads, Rotors And HardwareSeries : Z26 Street Warrior Carbon-Fiber Ceramic SeriesDisc Design : Cross-drilled and SlottedDisc Finish : Silver zinc-platedDisc Diameter : 11.1 in.Pad Material : Carbon Fiber CeramicRecommended Use : Performance ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year / 36000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Antimony Trioxide, Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Carbon (Black), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Front Z23 Daily Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Brake Pad and Drilled & Slotted Rotor Kit
Part Number: P15K1043
Guaranteed to Fit
$178.99
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2004 Honda CR-V LX 4 Cyl 2.4L
  • 2004 Honda CR-V EX 4 Cyl 2.4L
Product Details
Location : FrontComponents : Brake Pads, Rotors And HardwareSeries : Z23 Evolution Sport SeriesDisc Design : Cross-drilled and SlottedDisc Finish : Silver zinc-platedDisc Diameter : 11.1 in.Pad Material : Carbon Fiber CeramicRecommended Use : Performance ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year / 36000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Antimony Trioxide, Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Carbon (Black), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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A brake disc and pad kit contains brake discs or rotors and brake pads. These are the major brake parts that you may need to replace if you want to restore or upgrade your vehicle’s braking system.

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