ACURA RL KA9 1996 Service Repair Manual

3. Chec k th e brak e lining s fo r cracking , glazing , wear ,
an d contamination .
4 . Measur e th e brak e linin g thickness .
NOTE : Measuremen t doe s no t includ e brak e sho e
thickness .
Brak e Linin g Thickness :
Standard : 1. 9 - 2. 5 m m (0.07 5 - 0.09 8 in )
Servic e Limit : 1. 0 m m (0.0 4 in )
LINING S
5. I f th e brak e linin g thicknes s i s les s tha n th e servic e
limit , replac e th e brak e shoe s a s a set .
6 . Chec k th e bearing s i n th e hu b uni t fo r smoot h oper -
ation . I f th e bearing s requir e servicing , refe r t o
sectio n 18 .
7. Measur e th e insid e diamete r o f th e disc/dru m usin g
insid e vernie r calipers .
Dru m Insid e Diameter :
Standard : 169. 9 - 170. 0 m m (6.68 9 - 6.69 3 in )
Servic e Limit : 171. 0 m m (6.73 2 in )
INSID E VERNIE R CALIPER S
BRAKE DISC/DRU M
8. I f th e insid e diamete r o f th e brak e disc/dru m is mor e
tha n th e servic e limit , replac e th e brak e disc/drum .
9 . Chec k th e brak e disc/dru m fo r scoring , grooves , an d
cracks .
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Parking Brak e
Parkin g Brak e Shoe s Replacemen t
Do th e linin g surfac e brake-i n whe n
replacin g th e shoe s wit h ne w lining s and/o r ne w brak e
disc s (drums) .
1 . Remov e th e rea r brak e calipe r an d rea r brak e disc /
drum (se e sectio n 18 ).
2 . Disconnec t an d remov e th e uppe r retur n springs .
'98-01 models :
UPPER RETUR N SPRING S
Chec k fo r weaknes s
an d damage .
'96-97models :
3. Remov e th e tensio n pin s b y pushin g an d turnin g
the retaine r spring .
TENSIO N PIN S
RETAINE R SPRIN G
4. Disconnec t th e ro d spring , an d remov e th e connect -
ing rod .
ROD SPRIN G
Chec k fo r weaknes s
an d damage .
CONNECTIN G ROD
5. Lowe r th e parkin g brak e sho e assembly .
6 . Separat e th e brak e shoe s b y removin g th e lowe r
return sprin g an d adjuste r assembly .
LOWER RETUR N SPRIN G
Chec k fo r weaknes s
an d damage .
ADJUSTE R ASSEMBL YCheck ratche t teet h
fo r wea r an d damage .
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7. Remove the brake shoe by disconnecting the park-

ing brake cable from the parking brake lever.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

PARKING BRAKE CABLE

8. Remove the wave washer, parking brake lever, and

pivot pin from the parking brake shoe by removing

the U-clip.

PARKING BRAKE SHOE
PIVOT PIN

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

U-CLIP WAVE WASHER

Replace.
9. Apply Molykote 44 MA grease to the sliding surface

of the pivot pin, and insert the pin into the parking

brake shoe.

10. Install the parking brake lever and wave washer on

the pivot pin, and secure them with a new U-clip.

NOTE: Pinch the new U-clip securely to prevent the

pivot pin from coming out of the parking brake shoe.

: Apply Molykote 44 MA grease

to sliding surface.

PARKING BRAKE SHOE

PIVOT PIN

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

WAVE WASHER

U-CLIP

Replace.

11. Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake

lever.

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Parking Brake

Parking Brake Shoes Replacement (cont'd)

12. Apply Molykote 44 MA grease on each sliding sur-

face.

CAUTION: Contaminated brake linings or drums

reduce stopping ability. Keep grease or oil off the

brake linings. Wipe any excess grease off the parts.

PIVOT PIN

BACKING PLATE

Greasing symbols:

Brake shoe ends

Opposite the edge of the shoe

Sliding surface

13. Clean the threaded portions of clevises A and B.

Coat the threads of the clevises with Molykote 44 MA

grease. To shorten the clevises, turn the adjuster bolt.

LOWER RETURN SPRING

ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY

14. Install the adjuster assembly, and the lower return

spring on the parking brake shoes.
15. Connect the rod spring to the connecting rod and

parking brake shoe as shown.

NOTE: Hook the rod spring to the connecting rod

with the spring end pointing downward.

ROD SPRING

SPRING END

CONNECTING ROD

16. Install the tension pins and retainer springs.

TENSION PINS

RETAINER SPRING

Install securely on

tension pin.
CLEVIS B
CLEVIS A

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17. Instal l th e uppe r retur n springs .
18 . Instal l th e brak e disc/dru m an d rea r brak e calipe r
(se e sectio n 18 ).
19 . Adjus t th e parkin g brak e (se e pag e 19-6 ).
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Lining Surfac e Break-i n
CAUTION :
• Perfor m th e linin g surfac e break-i n whe n replacin g
th e shoe s wit h ne w lining s and/o r ne w disc s (drums) .
• Chec k th e numbe r o f parkin g brak e peda l clicks .
Adjus t th e peda l befor e breaking-i n th e linin g surfac e
(se e pag e 19-6 ).
D o thi s operatio n in a saf e area .
1 . Par k th e vehicl e o n a firm , leve l surface .
2 . Kee p th e parkin g brak e releas e leve r pulle d up .
3 . Pres s th e parkin g brak e peda l wit h 29 4 N (3 0 kgf , 6 6
Ibf ) o f pressur e whil e yo u driv e th e vehicl e a t abou t
3 1 mp h (5 0 km/h ) fo r 40 0 m (1/ 4 mile) .
4 . Par k th e vehicl e fo r 5-1 0 minute s t o allo w th e drum s
t o cool . Repea t ste p 3 .
5 . Chec k th e parkin g brak e peda l adjustmen t (se e pag e
19-6).
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Brake Hoses/Lines

Inspection/Torque Specifications

1. Inspect the brake hoses for damage, deterioration, leaks, interference, and twisting.

2. Check the brake lines for damage, rusting, and leakage. Also check for bent brake lines.

3. Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.

4. Check the master cylinder and ABS modulator unit ('00 - 01 models, VSA modulator unit and pump) for damage and

leakage.

CAUTION: Replace the brake hose clip whenever the brake hose is serviced.

'00 - 01 models (VSA):

BRAKE LINE-to-MODULATOR UNIT

15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)
MASTER CYLINDER-to-BRAKE LINE

15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE LINE-to-PUMP

15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE LINE-to-BRAKE HOSE

15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)

MASTER CYLINDER-to-BRAKE LINE

15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)

'96 - 99 models:

BRAKE LINE-to-MODULATOR UNIT

15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)
BRAKE HOSE-to-CALIPER

(BANJO BOLT)

34 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 Ibf-ft)

BLEED SCREW

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)

BRAKE HOSE-to-CALIPER

(BANJO BOLT)

34 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 Ibf-ft)

BLEED SCREW

9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)
BRAKE LINE-to-BRAKE HOSE

15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)

PROPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE-to-

BRAKE LINE

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Hose Replacemen t
CAUTION:
Befor e reassembling , chec k tha t al l part s ar e fre e o f
dus t an d othe r foreig n particles .
Replace part s wit h ne w one s wheneve r specifie d t o
do so .
Do no t spil l brak e flui d o n th e vehicle ; i t ma y damag e
th e paint ; i f brak e flui d doe s contac t th e paint , was h
it of f immediatel y wit h water .
1. Replac e th e brak e hos e if th e hos e is twisted , cracked ,
o r i f i t leaks .
2 . Disconnec t th e brak e hos e fro m th e brak e lin e usin g
a 1 0 m m flar e nu t wrench .
BRAKE LIN EFLAR E NU TWRENC H
BRAKE HOS E
3. Remov e an d discar d th e brak e hos e cli p fro m th e
brak e hose .
BRAK E HOS E CU PReplace .
BRAKE HOS E MOUNTIN G
BOL T (8 mm )
BRAK E HOS EMOUNTIN G BOL TBRAK E HOS E
BANJ O BOL T
4. Remov e th e banj o bolt , an d disconnec t th e brak e
hos e fro m th e caliper . 5
. Instal l th e brak e hos e o n th e knuckl e an d dampe r
first, the n connec t th e brak e hos e to th e calipe r wit h
the banj o bol t an d ne w sealin g washers .
BRAKE HOS E MOUNTIN GBOLT9.8 N- m (1. 0 kgf-m , 7 Ibf-ft )
BRAK E HOS E
BRAK E HOS E MOUNTIN GBOLT ( 8 mm )22 N- m(2.2 kgf-m , 1 6 Ibf-ft )
BANJ O BOL T
34 N- m(3.5 kgf-m , 2 5 Ibf-ft )
SEALIN G WASHER S
Replace.
6. Instal l a ne w brak e hos e cli p o n th e brak e hose .
15 N- m(1.5 kgf-m , 1 1 Ibf-ft )
BRAK E HOS E CLI PReplace .
7. Connec t th e brak e lin e t o th e brak e hose .
8 . Afte r installin g th e brak e hose , blee d th e brak e sys -
te m (se e pag e 19-8 ).
9 . D o th e followin g checks :
Check th e brak e hos e an d lin e join t fo r leaks , an d
tighte n if necessary .
Check th e brak e hose s fo r interferenc e an d twist -
ing.
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Parking Brak e Cabl e
Inspectio n an d Replacemen t
CAUTION: Th e parkin g brak e cable s mus t no t b e ben t o r distorted . Thi s wil l lea d t o stif f operatio n an d prematur e cabl e
failure .
PARKIN G BRAK E RELEAS E LEVE R
Chec k fo r smoot h operation .
9.8 N- m(1.0 kgf-m , 7. 2 Ibf-ft ) PARKIN
G BRAK E CABL E
PARKIN G BRAK E PEDA L
Chec k fo r smoot h operation .
4. Remov e th e parkin g brak e shoe s (se e pag e 19-24 ).
5 . Remov e th e parkin g brak e cabl e fro m th e backin g
plat e usin g a 1 2 m m offse t wrenc h a s shown .
6 . Instal l th e cabl e in th e revers e o f removal .
BACKING PLAT E
12mmOFFSE T WRENC H
PARKING BRAK E CABL E
PARKIN G BRAK E CABL E
Check fo r binding .
ADJUSTIN G NU T
PARKIN G BRAK E CABL ECheck fo r binding .
EQUALIZE R
1. Disconnec t th e parkin g brak e switc h connector .
2 . Releas e th e parkin g brak e pedal , an d disconnec t th e
parkin g brak e cabl e fro m th e pedal .
3 . Remov e th e parkin g brak e peda l assembly .
PARKING BRAK E SWITC HInspection , se e pag e 19-9 .
PARKIN G BRAK EPEDAL ASSEMBL Y22 N- m(2.2 kgf-m , 1 6 Ibf-ft )
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Special Tool s
Ref. No.Too l Numbe r
DescriptionQtyPag e Referenc e
07HAJ-SG0010Ao r
07HA J - SG0010 B
07PAZ-001010 0ALB Checke r
SCS Servic e Connecto r
19-95
19-4 0
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