Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 805

Parking Brake
Parking Brake Shoes Replacement
Do the lining surface brake-in when
replacing the shoes with new linings and/or new brake
discs (drums).
1. Remove the rear brake caliper and rear brake disc/
drum (see section 18).
2. Disconnect and remove the upper return springs.
'98-01 models:
3. Remove the tension pins by pushing and turning
the retainer spring.
TENSION PINS
UPPER RETURN SPRINGS
Check for weakness
and damage.
'96-97
models:
RETAINER SPRING
4. Disconnect the rod spring, and remove the connect-
ing rod.
5. Lower the parking brake shoe assembly.
6. Separate the brake shoes by removing the lower
return spring and adjuster assembly.
LOWER RETURN SPRING
Check for weakness
and damage.
ROD SPRING
Check for weakness
and damage.
CONNECTING ROD
ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY
Check ratchet teeth
for wear and damage.