1997 ACURA NSX Service Repair Manual

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ACURA NSX 1997  Service Repair Manual 
Disassembly and Reassembly
Parking Brake

CAUTION: The parking brake cables must not be bent or distorted. This will lead to stiff operation and premature cable

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Features/Construction/Operation
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Description

General

In a conventional brake system, if the brake pedal is depressed excessively, the wheels can lock before the vehicle

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ACURA NSX 1997  Service Repair Manual 
Features/Construction/Operation (cont'd)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Description

Master Cylinder

1. Construction

A tandem master cylinder with center valves is used to improve braking system

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3. Responses when fluid is leaking

(1) In case of leaking from the primary system

Since the fluid pressure on the primary side does not rise, the primary piston is pushed by the fluid pressure of t

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Wheel Sensor

The wheel sensor is a contactless type, and it detects the rotating speeds of a wheel. It is composed of a permanent

magnet and coil. When the gear pulsers attached to the rotating par

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ABS Control Unit

The ABS control unit consists of a main function section, which controls the operation of anti-lock brake system, and sub-

function, which controls the pump motor and "self-dia

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Accumulator

The accumulator is a pneumatic type which accumulates high-pressure brake fluid fed from the pump incorporated in the

power unit. When the anti-lock brake system operates, the accumulat

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Pressure Switch

The pressure switch monitors the pressure accumulation (pressure from the pump) in the accumulator and is turned off

when the pressure becomes lower than a prescribed level. When th