Acura RL. Manual - part 379

Fig. 42: Identifying Engine Wire Harness And Harness Brackets
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4. Loosen the yoke nut (A), then remove the lock pin (B) and the joint pin (C).

Fig. 43: Identifying Yoke Nut, Booster Mounting Nuts With Torque Specifications
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5. Remove the brake booster mounting nuts (D) and the yoke (E).

6. Twist the brake booster (A) forward while pulling out.

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Fig. 44: Twisting Brake Booster
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7. Remove the brake booster upward from the engine compartment.

8. Install the brake booster in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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Use a new lock pin whenever installing.

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After installing the brake booster and master cylinder, fill the reservoir with new brake fluid
from an unopened container, bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ),
and adjust the brake pedal height and free play (see BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL
POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ).

REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT

NOTE:

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Be careful not to damage the booster surfaces and threads of the
booster stud bolts.

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Be careful not to bend or damage the brake line.

Fig. 45: Removing Brake Booster Upward From Engine
Compartment
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INSPECTION

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND

SUPPORT POINTS ).

2. Remove the rear wheels.

3. Check the thickness of the inner brake pad (A) and outer pad (B). Do not include the thickness of the

backing plate.

Brake pad thickness:

Standard: 9.5-10.5 mm (0.37-0.41 in.)

Service limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)

Fig. 46: Identifying Inner Brake Pad And Outer Pad
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4. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace all the rear brake pads as a set.

5. Clean the mating surface of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear

wheels.

REPLACEMENT

1. Remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder.

2. Release the parking brake.

3. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND

SUPPORT POINTS ).

4. Remove the rear wheels.

CAUTION: Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material

composition, could be hazardous to your health.

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Avoid breathing dust particles.

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Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an
OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.

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5. Remove the caliper bracket mounting bolts (A) while holding the caliper pins (B) with a wrench being

careful not to damage the pin boot, and remove the caliper (C). Check the hose and pin boots for
damage and deterioration. Thoroughly clean the outside of the caliper to prevent dust and dirt from
entering inside. Support the caliper with a piece of wire so it does not hang from the brake hose.

Fig. 47: Identifying Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolts, Caliper Pins And Caliper
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6. Remove the pad shims (A) and brake pads (B).

Fig. 48: Identifying Pad Shims And Brake Pads
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7. Remove the pad retainers (A).

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