1995 ACURA TL brake pads

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Index
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BRAK E PEDA LInspectio n an d
Adjustment , pag e 19- 5
MASTE R CYLINDE R
Removal , pag e 19-1 4
Inspection/Disassembly , pag e 19-1 4
Pushro d Clearanc e Adjustment , pag e 19-1 5
Installation , pag e 19-1 6
BRAK E BOOSTE RInspection , pag e 19-1 6
Replacement , 19-1 7
PARKIN G BRAK E CABL EInspectio n an d Replacement , pag e 19-3 2
FRON T BRAKE SFront Brak e Pads , pag e 19- 8
Fron t Brak e Disc , pag e 19-1 0
Fron t Brak e Caliper , pag e 19-1 1
PARKIN G BRAK EAdjustment , pag e 19- 6
REA R DIS C BRAKE SRear Brak e Pads , pag e 19-1 8
Rea r Brak e Disc , pag e 19-2 0
Rea r Brak e Caliper , pag e 19-2 1
BRAK E HOSES/LINE S
Inspection , pag e 19-2 9
Hos e Replacement , pag e 19-3 1
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9.
Apply Molykote M77 grease to both sides of the pad

shims and to the back of the pads. Wipe excess

grease off the shim.

PISTON

WEAR INDICATOR

Apply Molykote M77

to both sides of shims,

INNER

SHIM B

INNER PAD

('97 - 98 models)
OUTER

PAD SHIM

('95 - 96 models)

Apply Molykote M77

to both sides of shim.

10. Install the brake pads and pad shims correctly.

When reusing the pads, always reinstall the

brake pads in their original positions to prevent

loss of braking efficiency.

Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stop-

ping ability. Keep grease off the discs and pads.

NOTE: Install the pad with the wear indicator on

the inside.
11.
Push in the piston so that the caliper will fit over the

pads. Make sure that the piston boot is in position

to prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper

down.

CALIPER BOLT

49 N-m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 Ibf-ft)

PISTON

12. Pivot the caliper down into position, then install the

caliper bolt and tighten it.

CAUTION: Be careful not damage the pin boot

when pivoting the caliper down.

13. Depress the brake pedal several times to make sure

the brakes work, then test-drive.

NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require a

greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake

pads have been replaced as a set. Several applica-

tions of the brake pedal will restore the normal

pedal stroke.

14. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line

joints or connections, and retighten if necessary.
INNER

SHIM A

OUTER PADProCarManuals.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

Rear Brake Pads

Inspection and Replacement

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

assemblies.

• Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid

breathing brake dust.

1. Block the front wheels, loosen the rear wheel nuts

slightly, support the rear of vehicle on safety

stands, then remove the rear wheels.

2. Release the parking brake.

3. Remove the two caliper bolts and the caliper from

the bracket.

CAUTION:

• Thoroughly clean the outside of the caliper to pre-

vent dust and dirt from entering inside.

• Support the caliper with a piece of wire so that

it does not hang from the brake hose.

CALIPER BOLTS

CALIPER

4. Remove the pad shims and brake pads.

OUTER PAD

SHIM

Check for weakness.
INNER PAD

SHIM

Check for weakness.

REAR BRAKE PADS

Check for wear.ProCarManuals.com

5. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of

each brake pad lining.

Brake Pad Thickness:

Standard: 8.5 - 9.5 mm (0.33 - 0.37 in)

Service Limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)

BACKING PLATE

NOTE: Measurement does not include pad backing

plate thickness.

6. Remove the pad retainers.

PAD RETAINERS

CALIPER BRACKET

Check for cracks.

7. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and

check for grooves and cracks.

8. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.

9. Make sure that the pad retainers are installed in the

correct positions.
10. Apply Molykote M77 grease to the pad side of the

shims. Wipe excess grease off the shims.

OUTER PAD

SHIM

Apply Molykote

M77 grease.
INNER PAD

SHIM

Apply Molykote M77

grease.

WEAR

INDICATOR

REAR BRAKE PADS

11. Install the brake pads and pad shims on the caliper

bracket.

When reusing the pads, always reinstall the brake

pads in their original positions to prevent loss of

braking efficiency.

Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stop-

ping ability. Keep grease off the discs and pads.

NOTE: Install the inner pad with its wear indicator

facing downward.

12. Rotate the caliper piston clockwise into place in the

cylinder, then align the cutout in the piston with the

tab on the inner pad by turning the piston back.

CAUTION: Lubricate the boot with rubber grease

to avoid twisting the piston boot. If the piston boot

is twisted, back it out so it sits properly.

CALIPER BOLTS

23 N-m

(2.3 kgf-m, 17 Ibf-ft)

TAB

CUTOUT

Align

13. Install the brake caliper.

14. Install and tighten the caliper bolts.
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Rear Brake Pads

Inspection and Replacement

(cont'd)

15. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line

joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.

16. Depress the brake pedal several times to make sure

the brakes work, then test-drive.

NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require a

greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake

pads have been replaced as a set. Several applica-

tions of the brake pedal will restore the normal

pedal stroke.ProCarManuals.com

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

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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