1995 ACURA TL brake fluid

Lubrication Points

For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and various work

procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.

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LUBRICATION POINTS

Engine

Transmission

Brake Line (Includes Anti-lock brake line)

Power steering gearbox

Steering boots

Throttle cable end

Steering ball joints

Shift lever (Automatic transmission)

Pedal linkage

Intermediate shaft

Brake master cylinder pushrod

Fuel
fill
lid

Trunk hinges

Door hinges upper and lower

Door opening detents

Hood hinges and hood latch

Brake pipe joint (Front and rear wheel house)

Caliper Piston seal, Dust seal,

Caliper pin, Piston

Power steering system

Differential

A/C compressor
LUBRICANT

API Service Grade: Use SH "Energy Conserving II" or SJ

"Energy Conserving" grade oil.

The oil container may also display the API Certification

mark shown below. Make sure it says "For Gasoline

Engines."

SAE Viscosity: See chart below.

Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic

Transmission Fluid (ATF)*1

Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*2

Steering grease P/N 08733 - B070E

Multi-purpose grease

Honda White Lithium Grease

Rust preventives

Silicone grease

Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-V or S*3

Hypoid gear Oil API service GL4 or GL5

Viscosity:

at above -18°C (0°F): SAE 90

at less than -18°C (0°F): SAE 80 W-90

Compressor oil:

DENSO: ND-OIL8 (P/N 38897 - PR7 - A01 AH or 38899 -

PR7-A01)

(For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))

API SERVICE LABEL
API CERTIFICATION MARK
Recommended Engine Oil

Engine oil viscosity for ambient temperature ranges

NOTE: The following information as marked *1, *2 and *3 on above chart details for 1997 model:

*1: Always use Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect

shift quality.

*2: Always use Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the

life of the system.

*3: Always use Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-V or S. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic

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Inspection and Adjustment

Brake System Rubber Parts and Brake Booster

Brake Booster

Check brake operation by applying the brakes.

If the brakes do not work properly, check the brake

booster. Replace the brake booster as an assembly if

it does not work properly or if there are signs of leak-

age.

Piston Cup and Pressure Cup Inspection

• Check brake operation by applying the brakes.

Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leakage.

Replace the master cylinder as an assembly if the

pedal does not work properly or if there is damage

or signs of fluid leakage.

• Check for a difference in brake pedal stroke

between quick and slow brake applications.

Replace the master cylinder if there is a difference

in pedal stroke.
Brake Hoses

Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leakage.

Replace the brake hose with a new one if it is dam-

aged or leaking.

Caliper Piston Seal and Piston Boots

Check brake operation by applying the brakes.

Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leakage.

If the pedal does not operate properly, the brakes

drag, or there is damage or signs of fluid leakage,

disassemble and inspect the brake caliper. Replace

the boots and seals with new ones whenever the

brake caliper is disassembled.ProCarManuals.com

Bleeding

CAUTION:

• Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using

a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and

decrease the life of the system.

• Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed

to contaminate the brake fluid.

• Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage

the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash

it off immediately with water.

NOTE: The reservoir on the master cylinder must be at

the MAX (upper) level mark at the start of bleeding pro-

cedure, and checked after bleeding each brake caliper.

Add fluid as required.

1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir is at

the MAX (upper) level line.

'95 - 96 models: '97 - 98 models:

MAX (UPPER) LEVEL

LINE

MASTER CYLINDER

2. Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal several

times, then apply steady pressure.

3. Loosen the brake bleed screw to allow air to escape

from the system. Then tighten the bleed screw

securely.

4. Repeat the procedure for each wheel in the sequence

shown below, until air bubbles no longer appear in

the fluid.

5. Refill the reservoir of master cylinder to the MAX

(upper) level line.

BLEEDING SEQUENCE:

NOTE: Bleed the front calipers first in the bleeding

procedure.
FRONT:

BLEED SCREW

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)

REAR:

BLEED SCREW

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)
RESERVOIRProCarManuals.com

Front Brake Caliper

Disassembly

• Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake

assemblies.

• Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid

breathing brake dust.

CAUTION:

• Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage

the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash

it off immediately with water.

• To prevent spills, cover the hose joints with rags or

shop towels.

• Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all

passages with compressed air.

1. Remove the banjo bolt, and disconnect the brake

hose from the caliper.

2. Remove the caliper bolts, then remove the caliper

from the bracket.

CALIPER BOLT

CALIPER

BANJO BOLT

SEALING WASHERS

Replace.

3. Remove the caliper pins and pin boots from the

caliper bracket.

CALIPER BRACKET

Check for cracks.

PIN BOOTS

Replace.

CALIPER PIN A
4. Remove the pad spring from the caliper.

. PAD SPRING

5.
If necessary, apply compressed air to the caliper

fluid inlet to get the piston out. Place a shop rag or

wooden block as shown to cushion the piston when

it is expelled. Use low pressure air in short spurts.

• Do not place your fingers in front of the piston.

• Do not use high air pressure; use an OSHA

approved 30 PSI nozzle.

WOODEN BLOCK

6. Remove the piston from the caliper, and check the

piston for scoring.

7. Remove the piston boot and piston seal.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage the cylinder

bore.

PISTON SEAL

Replace.

PISTON BOOT

Replace.
CALIPER BODY

Check for scoring

on cylinder wall.
CALIPER PIN BProCarManuals.com

Front Brake Caliper

Reassembly

Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies.

Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid breathing brake dust.

Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability.

When reusing the pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent loss of braking efficiency.

CAUTION:

Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off imme-

diately with water.

Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all passages with compressed air.

Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles.

Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do so.

Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.

Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the

life of the system.

NOTE:

Coat piston, piston seal, and caliper bore with clean brake fluid.

Replace all rubber parts with new ones whenever disassembled.

: Use recommended rubber grease in the caliper seal set.

: Use recommended seal grease in the caliper seal set.

WEAR INDICATOR

Install inner pad with

its wear indicator upward.

BRAKE PADS

('97-98 models)
CALIPER PIN B PIN BOOTS

Replace.

INNER PAD SHIM B
CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT

108 N-m (11.0 kgf-m, 80 Ibf-ft)

INNER PAD SHIM A

BLEED SCREW

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)

CALIPER BODY

CALIPER BOLT

49 N-m (5.0 kgf-m,

36 Ibf-ft)
('95 - 96 models)

PAD SPRING
CALIPER BRACKET

PAD RETAINERS

PISTON

PISTON SEAL

Replace.
PISTON BOOT

Replace.
OUTER PAD SHIM

CALIPER PIN AProCarManuals.com

Master Cylinde r
Removal
CAUTION :
• B e carefu l no t t o ben d o r damag e th e brak e line s whe n
removin g th e maste r cylinder .
• D o no t spil l brak e flui d o n th e vehicle ; i t ma y damag e
th e paint ; i f brak e flui d doe s contac t th e paint , was h
i t of f immediatel y wit h water .
• T o preven t spills , cove r th e hos e joint s wit h rag s o r
sho p towels .
NOTE : '9 5 - 9 6 mode l i s shown .
1. Disconnec t th e brak e flui d leve l switc h connectors .THROTTLE CABL EBRAKE FLUI D LEVE LSWITC H CONNECTOR S
CHECK VALV E
MASTE R CYLINDE R4-WAY JOIN TBRACKE T
4-WAY JOIN T
4-WA Y JOIN TMOUNTIN G BOL TMASTE R CYLINDE RMOUNTING NUT S
2. Remov e th e reservoi r ca p fro m th e maste r cylinder .
3 . Th e brak e flui d ma y b e sucke d ou t throug h th e to p
o f th e maste r cylinde r reservoi r wit h a syringe .
4 . Remov e th e chec k valv e an d th e throttl e cabl e fro m
th e 4-wa y join t bracket .
5 . Remov e th e 4-wa y join t mountin g bolt .
6 . Disconnec t th e brak e line s fro m th e maste r cylinder .
7 . Remov e th e maste r cylinde r mountin g nuts , wash -
er s an d 4-wa y join t bracket .
8 . Remov e th e maste r cylinde r fro m th e brak e booster .
Inspection/Disassembl y
CAUTION:
• D o no t spil l brak e flui d o n th e vehicle ; i t ma y damag e
the paint ; i f brak e flui d doe s contac t th e paint , was h
it of f immediatel y wit h water .
• Befor e reassembling , chec k tha t al l part s ar e fre e o f
dus t an d othe r foreig n particles .
• D o no t tr y t o disassembl e th e maste r cylinde r assem -
bly . Replac e th e maste r cylinde r assembl y wit h a ne w
par t i f necessary .
• Mak e sur e n o dir t o r othe r foreig n matte r i s allowe d
t o contaminat e th e brak e fluid .
NOTE : '95-9 6 mode l i s shown .
RESERVOI R SEA LCheck fo r damag e an ddeterioration .
STRAINERRemove accumulate dsediment.
RESERVOI R CA PChec k fo r blockag eof ven t holes .
ROD SEA LCheck fo r damag eand deterioration .
SILICONE GREAS E
MASTER CYLINDE RCheck fo r leak s an d damage .
BRAKE LINE S
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Rear Brake Caliper

Disassembly

• Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake

assemblies.

• Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid

breathing brake dust.

• Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping

ability.

CAUTION:

• Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage

the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash

it off immediately with water.

• To prevent spills, cover the hose joints with rags or

shop towels.

• Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all

passages with compressed air.

1. Remove the caliper shield.

CALIPER SHIELD

2. Remove the lock pin and clevis pin. Remove the

cable clip, and disconnect the cable from the arm.

CLEVIS PIN

CABLE CLIP

Replace.

LOCK PIN

Replace.
PARKING BRAKE

CABLE
ARM

(cont'd)ProCarManuals.com

Reassembly

Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies.

Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid breathing brake dust.

Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability.

When reusing the pads. Install them in their original positions to prevent loss of braking efficiency.

CAUTION:

Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; It may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off imme-

diately with water.

Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all passages with compressed air.

Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles.

Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do so.

Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.

Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the

life of the system.

NOTE:

Coat piston, piston seal groove, and caliper bore with clean brake fluid.

Replace all rubber parts with new ones whenever disassembled.

: Use recommended silicone greases in the caliper seal set.

: Use recommended rubber grease in the caliper seal set.

8 mm FLANGE BOLT

23 N-m (2.3 kgf-m,

17 Ibf-ft)
RETURN

SPRING

PARKING NUT

27 N-m (2.8 kgf-m, 20 Ibf-ft)

BLEED SCREW

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)

SLEEVE

PISTON CUP

Replace.

ARM

INNER PAD SHIM

RETAINER
CALIPER BODY

PAD SPRING
CIRCLIP

BEARING A

SPACER
PISTON SEAL

Replace.

BRAKE PADS
ADJUSTING

BOLT

PINS
ADJUSTING

SPRING B SPRING

COVER

(Black color)
PISTON

CALIPER

BRACKET

OUTER PAD SHIM

CALIPER BOLTS

23 N-m (2.3 kgf-m, 17 Ibf-ft)

CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLTS

38 N-m (3.9 kgf-m, 28 Ibf-ft)
PISTON BOOT

Replace.
SILICONE

GREASE
O-RING

Replace.
PIN

CAM
LEVER

CAM

BOOT

Replace,
SPRING

WASHER

PIN BOOTS

Replace.ProCarManuals.com