Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual — part 495

Special Tools

Ref. No.

Tool Number

Description

Qty

Page Reference

07JAG-SD40100 Pushrod Adjustment Gauge

19-15

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'96 - 99 models:

BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
Parking Brake Pedal Switch Test, page

19-9

Brake Fluid Level Switch Test, page

19-9

BRAKE PEDAL
Inspection and Adjustment, page

19-5

PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Inspection and Replacement, page

19-30

MASTER CYLINDER/BRAKE BOOSTER
Bleeding, page

19-8

Removal/Installation, page

19-14

Master Cylinder Inspection,

19-15

Pushrod Clearance Adjustment,

19-15

Brake Booster Inspection,

19-16

REAR BRAKES
Rear Brake Pads, page

19-17

Rear Brake Disc, page

19-19

Rear Brake Caliper, page

19-20

PARKING BRAKE
Inspection, page

19-22

Parking Brake Shoes Replacement, page

19-24

Lining Surface Break-in, page

19-27

BRAKE HOSES/LINES
Inspection/Torque Specifications, page

19-28

Hose Replacement, page

19-29

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
Inspection and Adjustment, page

19-6

FRONT BRAKES
Front Brake Pads, page

19-10

Front Brake Disc, page

19-12

Front Brake Caliper, page

19-13

MASTER CYLINDER/BRAKE BOOSTER

'00 - 01 models (USA):

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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

'00 - 01 models (USA):

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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

the pedal

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