1996 ACURA RL KA9 Service Repair Manual

Component Location s
Index
'96 - 9 9 models :
BRAKE SYSTE M INDICATO R
Parkin g Brak e Peda l Switc h Test , pag e 19- 9
Brak e Flui d Leve l Switc h Test , pag e 19- 9
BRAK E PEDA LInspectio n an d Adjustment , pag e 19- 5
PARKIN G BRAK E CABL EInspectio n an d Replacement , pag e 19-3 0
MASTE R CYLINDER/BRAK E BOOSTE R
Bleeding , pag e 19- 8
Removal/Installation , pag e 19-1 4
Maste r Cylinde r Inspection , 19-1 5Pushro d Clearanc e Adjustment , 19-1 5
Brak e Booste r Inspection , 19-1 6
REA R BRAKE SRear Brak e Pads , pag e 19-1 7
Rea r Brak e Disc , pag e 19-1 9
Rea r Brak e Caliper , pag e 19-2 0
PARKIN G BRAK EInspection , pag e 19-2 2
Parkin g Brak e Shoe s Replacement , pag e 19-2 4
Linin g Surfac e Break-in , pag e 19-2 7
BRAK E HOSES/LINE S
Inspection/Torqu e Specifications , pag e 19-2 8
Hos e Replacement , pag e 19-2 9
PARKIN G BRAK E PEDA LInspectio n an d Adjustment , pag e 19- 6
FRON T BRAKE SFront Brak e Pads , pag e 19-1 0
Fron t Brak e Disc , pag e 19-1 2
Fron t Brak e Caliper , pag e 19-1 3
MASTE
R CYLINDER/BRAK E BOOSTE R
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Inspection

'96-99 models:

Brake Hoses

Visually check for damage or signs

of fluid leakage. Replace the brake

hose with a new one if it is damaged

or leaking.
Caliper Piston Seal and Piston Boots

Check brake operation by applying the brake.

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.

Master Cylinder Cup and Dust Seal

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 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 leakage.
Brake System Rubber Parts and Brake Booster

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Inspection and Adjustment

Brake Pedal

Pedal Height

1. Disconnect the brake pedal position switch connec-

tor, loosen the brake pedal position switch locknut,

and back off the brake pedal position switch

until it is no longer touching the brake pedal.

2.

Lift up the carpet. At the insulator cutout, measure

the pedal height from the middle of the right side of

the pedal pad.

PUSHROD

LOCKNUT
BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH

BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH

LOCKNUT

INSULATOR

(CUTOUT)

MEASURING POINT

Standard Pedal Height (with carpet removed):

182 mm (7
3/16
in)

3. Loosen the pushrod locknut, and screw the pushrod

in or out with pliers until the standard pedal height

from the floor is reached. After adjustment, tighten

the locknut firmly.

NOTE: Do not adjust the pedal height with the

pushrod pressed.

Lower the pedal

PUSHROD LOCKNUT

15 N-m

(1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)
4.
Screw in the brake pedal position switch until its

plunger is fully pressed (threaded end touching the

pad on the pedal arm). Then back off the switch 1/4

turn to make 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of clearance between

the threaded end and pad. Tighten the locknut firm-

ly. Connect the brake pedal position switch connec-

tor.

CAUTION: Make sure the brake lights go off when

the pedal is released.

PAD

5. Check the brake pedal free play as described below.

Pedal Free Play

1. With the engine off, check the play on the pedal pad

by pushing the pedal by hand.

Free Play: 0.5 - 2.0 mm (0.02 - 0.08 in)

2. If the pedal free play is out of specification, adjust

the brake pedal position switch.

CAUTION: If the pedal free play is insufficient, it

may result in brake drag.

BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH

BRAKE PEDAL PAD

PEDAL FREE PLAY
LOCKNUT
THREADED

END

0.3 mm

(0.01
in)
BRAKE PEDAL PAD

PEDAL HEIGHT

Raise

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