Front Brake Caliper Overhaul
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Acura TL, 2010 Acura TL, and 2009 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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
Remove, disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and install the caliper, and note these items
NOTE:
Make sure that the caliper pins are installed correctly Upper caliper pin B and lower caliper pin A are different If these caliper pins are installed in the wrong location, it will cause vibration, uneven or rapid pad wear, and possibly uneven tire wear
- 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
- To prevent dripping brake fluid, cover disconnected hose joints with clean rags or shop towels
- Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry, blow out all passages with compressed air
- Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dirt and other foreign particles
- Replace parts with new ones as specified in the illustration
- Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter gets in the brake fluid
- Make sure no grease or oil gets on the brake discs or the pads
- When reusing brake pads, always reinstall them in their original positions to prevent loss of braking efficiency
- Do not reuse drained brake fluid Use only clean Acura DOT 3 Brake Fluid from an unopened container Using a non-Acura brake fluid can cause corrosion and shorten the life of the system
- Coat the pistons, the piston seal grooves, and the caliper bores with clean brake fluid
- Use recommended greases in the front caliper set
- After installing the caliper, check the brake hose and line for leaks, interference, and twisting