Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 267

2. If the disc is beyond the service limit for parallelism, refinish the brake disc. If the brake disc is beyond

the service limit for refinishing, replace it. See DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig. 37: Measuring Front & Rear Brake Disc Thickness & Parallelism
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

NOTE:

Parallelism is the difference between the thickness measurements.

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Installation

1. Clean and install the pad retainers. Apply Dow Corning Molykote M77 grease to pad side of the pad

shims "A" and "B", both sides of pad shim "C", the back of pads "D", and to other areas indicated by
arrows. See Fig. 38 . Wipe excess grease off the shims and pads.

2. Install the brake pads and pad shims correctly. Install the pads with the wear indicators "E" on the inside.

3. Push in the piston "A" so the caliper will fit over the pads. See Fig. 39 . Ensure the piston boot is in

position to prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper down.

4. Pivot caliper "B" down into position. Being careful not to damage the pin boots, install the flange bolt

"C" and tighten it to the specified torque while holding sub pin "D" with a wrench. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Press the brake pedal several times to ensure the brake works, then test-drive.

5. After installation, check for leaks at the hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary.

WARNING:

Contaminated brake discs and pads reduce stopping ability.

WARNING:

If reusing the pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original
positions to prevent a momentary loss of braking efficiency.

NOTE:

Engagement of the brake may require a greater pedal stroke immediately
after the brake pads have been replaced as a set. Several applications of
the brake pedal will restore the normal pedal stroke.

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Fig. 38: Installing Brake Pads
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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Fig. 39: Installing Brake Caliper
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

MASTER CYLINDER

Removal

1. Remove the cable clamps "A" from the body. See Fig. 40 .

CAUTION: Avoid spilling brake fluid on car, as it will damage paint. If brake fluid

contacts paint, immediately flush with water.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 BRAKES Disc - TSX