Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 269

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Check the brake pedal height and free play after installing the master cylinder, and adjust it if necessary.
See BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT & FREE PLAY under ADJUSTMENTS.

PARKING BRAKE CABLE

Removal & Installation

1. Release the parking brake lever fully. Remove the center console. See CENTER CONSOLE . Loosen

the parking brake cable adjusting nut "A". See Fig. 9 .

2. Remove the parking brake cable clip "A" from the brake cable "B". Disconnect the parking brake cable

from the lever "C". See Fig. 45 .

3. Remove the parking brake cable mounting hardware, then remove the cable.

4. To install the new cable, reverse removal procedure. Note the following items:

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Be careful not to bend or distort the cable.

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Ensure the parking brake cable clip is fully seated on the cable housing.

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Adjust parking brake cable. See PARKING BRAKE under ADJUSTMENTS.

CAUTION: DO NOT bend or distort parking brake cables. This will lead to stiff

operation and premature failure.

NOTE:

Refer to Fig. 44 as needed during this procedure.

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Fig. 44: Exploded View Of Parking Brake Cable
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Fig. 45: Removing Parking Brake Cable
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

REAR BRAKE PADS

Removal

1. Raise and support rear of vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Remove flange bolts "A" while holding pin "B"

with a wrench, being careful not to damage the pin boot, and remove the caliper bolts "C", and remove
the caliper "D" from the caliper "C". See Fig. 46 .

2. Remove the pad shim "A" and pads "B". See Fig. 47 .

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3. Remove the pad retainers "A". See Fig. 48 . Clean the caliper thoroughly, remove any rust, and check for

grooves and cracks. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.

Fig. 46: Removing Rear Brake Caliper
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 BRAKES Disc - TSX

2004 Acura TSX

2004 BRAKES Disc - TSX