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Honda CR-V (2007–2011) Front Brake Rotors and ABS/VSA DTC Information is a working reference for owners, technicians, and parts buyers. It sets out what to confirm before you order, how to tell a brake problem from an ABS/VSA fault, and how to plan the installation without assuming anything about year, trim, or engine configuration.

Three numbers carry this guide: 296 mm (11.65 in) rotor diameter, 26 mm (1.02 in) new thickness, and 24 mm (0.94 in) minimum machined thickness. One tool backs them up — a micrometer. Measure before you buy, measure before you machine, and measure again before the wheels go back on.

Front rotor specifications for the 2007–2011 CR-V

This generation uses ventilated discs up front. The table below lists the OEM reference figures. Any rotor you consider has to match them — a disc that misses one of these numbers belongs to a different vehicle, however close it looks in the photo.

How to read these numbers in practice

The 296 mm (11.65 in) diameter is what marks a rotor as belonging to this generation. New thickness is 26 mm (1.02 in) and the discard limit is 24 mm (0.94 in), which leaves only 2 mm of service margin. A disc that feels solid under your thumb can already be at the line.

Take readings at several points on each face every time the wheels come off for brake work. One reading at or under 24 mm retires that rotor. Reusing an unmeasured disc turns routine service into a gamble, and brakes are the last place to gamble.

ABS/VSA warning light: pull the codes first

When the ABS/VSA light stays on, retrieve the trouble codes with a compatible scan tool before ordering anything. The light tells you the system found a fault; it does not tell you which part failed. The code decides the repair.

Common Honda ABS/VSA codes

The codes that come up most often on Honda ABS/VSA systems are C1260, C1270, and C1391. They relate to the VSA modulator, solenoid circuits, or system control circuits. The exact description attached to each code can differ by model year, so verify the wording for your vehicle before replacing a modulator or anything near it.

• C1260, C1270, C1391 — codes tied to VSA modulator/solenoid or system control circuits.
• First step — read the codes with a scan tool that supports Honda ABS/VSA.
• Before ordering — confirm the exact code description for your model year.

The same discipline applies after the repair. If the warning light is still on once the job is done, scan the codes again and verify the fix instead of swapping extra parts at random. A second diagnostic session always costs less than a shelf of wrong parts.

What to verify before ordering

Start with the vehicle year, make, model, engine or drivetrain, and the original equipment number printed on the removed part. Components that look nearly identical can still be incompatible, so read the seller's fitment notes and put your original part next to the product photos.

• Record the VIN and exact trim level.
• Compare the OE or interchange number and connector layout.
• Check whether the part is front/rear, left/right, or a complete set.
• Inspect nearby components that could cause the same symptom.

Match connector shape, mounting points, dimensions, and left/right position wherever they apply. On brakes the side matters: a right-side unit will not fill a left-side slot, no matter how convincing it looks on the bench.

Matching calipers if the job spreads to the rear axle

Rotors often share the invoice with calipers. For the right rear corner, KOEEP sells the Rear Right Brake Caliper 1Pc for 2007-2010, 2011 Honda CR-V and 2007-2012 Acura RDX as a single piece, so you buy only the side that failed.

For the left side, KOEEP carries the Rear Left Brake Caliper for 2007-12 Acura RDX and 2010-11 Honda Accord Crosstour. Order per side, keep the pair consistent, and check the fitment years against your VIN before checkout.

Rotors, pads, and calipers all sit in one place on the store. Build the complete brake order from the Brakes & Brake Parts collection and run the same fitment checks on every line item.

Installation and diagnostic checklist

Keep the sequence boring and the job stays safe. Disconnect power when the procedure requires it, and support the vehicle correctly before the first wheel comes off.

• Follow the workshop manual for torque values and calibration steps.
• Clean mating surfaces before the new part goes on.
• Route wiring away from heat and moving parts.
• Test the repair before the vehicle returns to service.

Torque to specification, never to feel, and complete any calibration steps the manual lists. Keep the removed part too — comparing it with the installed component often explains a symptom that outlived the repair.

How to choose the right replacement

Rank the criteria in this order: verified compatibility, material quality, warranty coverage, and clear product photos. Photos let you check connector layout and mounting points against your own part before the box ships.

For safety-critical systems — brakes, steering, sensors, and fuel delivery — use the vehicle-specific specification rather than a universal substitute. Close enough is not a standard that applies to brake hardware.

The method does not change with the badge on the car. If your workshop also covers American sedans, the Front & Rear Ceramic Brake Pads for Ford Crown Victoria 2011 and Mercury Grand Marquis get bought the same way: match the listed years to the vehicle on the lift, because a similar-looking pad can still be incompatible.

Related KOEEP resources

• 2026 Guide: Front & Rear Ceramic Brake Pads for Honda Accord Coupe (2003–2007) — Performance, Standards & Fitment — the same verify-first routine applied to a neighboring Honda generation.
• Front & Rear Ceramic Brake Pads for Honda Accord Coupe 2003–2007: 2026 Performance Guide — pad selection criteria in detail.
• Industry Insights: The Rise of Subscription-Based Auto Parts Services - Your Complete Guide — how scheduled parts supply changes the way shops buy.

Get a fitment answer before you pay

Not sure which rotor or caliper matches your CR-V? Send the VIN and the OE number from the removed part. You get a confirmed fitment answer before any money changes hands.

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