Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 790

10. Apply grease to the points indicated by the arrows
in the following illustration:
Piston end and inner shim B contact surface
Inner shim A contact surface (both sides)
Pads and caliper bracket contact surface
Outer pad and caliper body contact surface
Outer pad shim and outer pad contact surface
Outer pad shim and caliper body contact surface
NOTE:
Use the pad grease included in the pad set or
Molykote M77 grease, and apply a thin coat of
grease evenly to the designated points.
'96, '97, '99, '00 and 01 models shown.
PISTON
INNER PAD
OUTER
PAD SHIM
Apply Molykote M77
to both sides of shim.
11. Install the brake pads and pad shims correctly.
When reusing the pads, always reinstall the
brake pads in their original positions to prevent
loss of braking efficiency.
Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stop-
ping ability. Keep grease off the discs and pads.
NOTE: Install the pad with the wear indicator on
the inside.
Apply Molykote M77
to both sides of shims.
INNER
SHIM B
(Stainless)
INNER
SHIM A
WEAR
INDICATOR
OUTER PAD
12. Push in the piston so the caliper will fit over the
pads. Make sure the piston boot is in position to
prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper
down.
CALIPER BOLT
49 N-m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 Ibf-ft)
13. Pivot the caliper down into position. Hold the caliper
pin with a wrench, being careful not to damage the
pin boot. Install the caliper bolt with another wrench,
and tighten it.
CAUTION: Be careful not damage the pin boot
when pivoting the caliper down.
14. Install the brake hose bracket on the knuckle.
NOTE: Inspect the brake hose for interference and
twisting.
15. Press the brake pedal several times to make sure
the brakes work, then test-drive.
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.
16. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line
joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.
PISTON