brake pads ACURA NSX 1997 Service Repair Manual

4-5
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Do the items in parts A, B, C, D, E, F, and G as required for the mileag\
e/time interval listed.
NOTE: According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenanc\
e items marked with an asterisk (*) will not
void the customer ’s emissions warranties. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance s\
ervices be done at
the recommended interval to ensure long-term reliability.
*1: Refer to the 1997 NSX Service Manual, P/N 61SL006.
*2: Refer to the 1998 NSX Service Manual Supplement, P/N 61SL007.
*3: Refer to the 2001 NSX Service Manual Supplement, P/N 61SW000.
A
B Replace engine oil (see page
8-2)*
2, every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 1 year.
Engine oil capacity: without oil filter: 4.3 L (4.5 US qt).
Check tire inflation and condition at least once a month, every 7,500 mi\
les (12,000 km).
Replace engine oil filter (see page 8-5)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Engine oil capacity: with oil filter: 5.0 L (5.3 US qt).
Check front and rear brake wear (see page 19-4)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
• Check pads and discs for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks.
• Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mounting bolts.
Check parking brake adjustment (see page 19-5)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Check the number of clicks (10 to 14) when the parking brake lever is pulled with 196 N (20 kgf,\
44 lbf) of force.
Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots (see page 17-57)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
• Check rack grease and steering linkage.
• Check boots for damage and leaking grease.
• Check fluid lines for damage and leaks.1
• Check bolts for tightness.
• Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
Inspect driveshaft boots (see page 16-3)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.
Inspect brake hoses and lines including ABS (see page 19-27)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Check the master cylinder, proportioning control valve and ABS modulator\
for damage and leakage.
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids, every 15,000 miles (2\
4,000 km) or 1 year.
• Manual transmission fluid (MTF) (see page 13-3)*
1.
• Automatic transmission fluid (ATF-Z1) (see page 14-105)*1.
• Engine coolant (see page 10-2)*1.
• Brake fluid (see page 19-84)*1.
• Windshield washer fluid.
Cooling system hoses and connections (see page 10-2)*1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
• Check all hoses for damage, leaks and deterioration.
• Check for proper fan operation.
Inspect exhaust system (see page 9-6)*, *1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Check catalytic converter heat shield, exhaust pipe, and muffler for dam\
age, leaks, and tightness ( see page 9-14 ).
Inspect fuel lines and connections (see page 11-130)*, *1, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
Check for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration; retighten loose \
connections and replace damaged parts.
Part Maintenance Items
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Inspect suspension components (see page 18-14)* , every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
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Front Brakes

Index/Inspection

• Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake

assemblies.

• Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid

breathing brake dust.

• Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping

ability.

NOTE:

• Coat piston, piston seal, and caliper bore with clean

brake fluid.

• Replace all rubber parts with new ones whenever

disassembled
CAUTION:

• Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage

the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash

it off immediately with water.

• To prevent spills, cover the hose joints with 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

dust and other foreign particles.

• Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do

so.

• Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed

to contaminate the brake fluid.

• Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a

non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and

decrease the life of the system.ProCarManuals.com

Inspection/Replacement (cont'd )
Front Brak e Pad s
6. Clea n th e calipe r thoroughly ; remov e an y rust , an d
chec k fo r groove s an d cracks .
7 . Instal l th e pa d retainers . 11
. Pus h i n th e piston s s o tha t th e calipe r wil l fi t ove r
th e brak e pads .
12 . Se t th e calipe r dow n int o position , the n instal l th e
brak e hos e mountin g bolt s an d th e calipe r mount -
in g bolts . Tighte n th e bolt s t o th e specifie d torque .
8 . Appl y Molykot e M7 7 t o bot h side s o f calipe r bracke t
an d th e bac k o f th e pads . Wip e exces s greas e of f
the shim .
9. Instal l th e brak e pads .
• Whe n reusin g th e pads , alway s reinstal l th e
brak e pad s i n thei r origina l position s t o preven t
los s o f brakin g efficiency .
• Contaminate d brak e disc s o r pad s reduc e stop -
pin g ability . Kee p greas e of f th e brak e disc s o r
pads .
NOTE :
• Instal l th e inne r pa d wit h it s wea r indicator fac-
in g upward .
• Appl y Molykot e M7 7 t o th e shim s (se e pag e
19-6 ). Wip e exces s greas e of f th e shims .
10 . Instal l th e brak e pa d shim s correctly . 13
. Depres s th e brak e peda l severa l time s t o mak e sur e
th e brake s work , the n test-driv e th e vehicle .
NOTE: Engagemen t o f th e brak e ma y requir e a
greate r peda l strok e immediatel y afte r th e brak e
pad s hav e bee n replace d a s a set . Severa l applica -
tion s of the brak e peda l wil l restor e th e norma l
peda l stroke .
14 . Instal l th e fron t wheel s an d toqu e th e whee l nuts .
NOTE : Clea n th e matin g surfac e o f th e whee l an d
hu b befor e installin g th e wheel .
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Rear Brakes

Torque/Inspection

• Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake

assemblies.

• Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid

breathing brake dust.

• Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping

ability.
CAUTION:

• Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage

the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash

it off immediately with water.

• To prevent spills, cover the hose joints with 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

dust and other foreign particles.

• Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to

do so.

• Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed

to contaminate the brake fluid.

• Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using

a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and

decrease the life of the system.

NOTE:

• Coat piston, piston seal, and caliper bore with clean

brake fluid.

• Replace all rubber parts with new ones whenever dis-

assembled.ProCarManuals.com

Inspection/Replacement (cont'd)
Rear Brake Pads

11. Install and tighten the two caliper mounting bolts.

12. Insert the cable through the arm, and connect the

cable to the lever with the clevis pin and new lock

pin. Install the new cable clip securely.

13. Install the caliper shield.

14. Depress the brake pedal several times to make sure

the brakes work, then test-drive the vehicle.

NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require a

greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake

pads have been replaced as a set. Several applica-

tions of the brake pedal will restore the normal

pedal stroke.

15. Install the rear wheels and torque the wheel nuts.

NOTE: Clean the mating surfaces of the wheel and

hub before installing the wheel.ProCarManuals.com