Acura RL. Manual - part 381

the caliper assembly from the undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose with force. 

Fig. 54: Identifying Brake Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolts And Caliper Assembly With Torque 
Specifications 
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4. Remove the two washers (A). 

Fig. 55: Identifying Washers 
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5. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws (A). 

Fig. 56: Identifying Brake Disc/Drum And Brake Disc Retaining Screws With Torque 
Specifications 

 

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6. Thread two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (B) into the disc to push it away from the hub. Turn each bolt 90 

degrees at a time to prevent the brake disc from binding.  

7. Remove the brake disc/drum (C).  

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

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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface of the brake disc/drum and the inside of 
the wheel.  

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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface of the brake disc and the inside of the 
wheel.  

REAR BRAKE CALIPER OVERHAUL 

Remove, disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and install the caliper, and note these items: 

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Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid gets on the paint, wash 
it off immediately with water.  

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To prevent dripping brake fluid, cover disconnected hose joints with rags or shop towels.  

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

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

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Replace parts with new ones as specified in the illustration.  

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Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter gets in the brake fluid.  

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Make sure no grease or oil gets on the brake discs or pads.  

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

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Do not reuse drained brake fluid. Use only clean Acura DOT 3 Brake Fluid from an unopened 
container. Non-Acura brake fluid can cause corrosion and shorten the life of the system.  

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Do not mix different brands of brake fluid as they may not be compatible.  

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

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Replace all rubber parts with new ones whenever disassembled.  

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After installing the caliper, check the brake hose and line for leaks, interference, and twisting. 

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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Fig. 57: Exploded View Of Rear Brake Caliper Components With Torque Specifications 
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PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION 

1. Release the parking brake.  

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

SUPPORT POINTS ).  

3. Remove the rear wheels.  

4. Remove the rear brake caliper and brake disc/drum (see REAR BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT ). 

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

composition, could be hazardous to your health. 



Avoid breathing dust particles.  



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

 

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Fig. 58: Exploded View Of Parking Brake Components With Torque Specifications 
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5. Check the parking brake linings (A) for cracking, glazing, wear, and contamination. 

Fig. 59: Identifying Parking Brake Linings 
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6. Measure the parking brake lining thickness (B). Measurement does not include brake shoe thickness. 

Parking brake lining thickness:  

 

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