Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 810

Parking Brake
Lining Surface Break-in
CAUTION:
• Do the lining surface break-in when replacing the
shoes with new linings and/or new discs (drums).
• Check the number of parking brake pedal clicks.
Adjust the pedal before breaking-in the lining surface
refer to the '96-01 3.5 RL Service Manual
(see page 19-6).
Do this operation in a safe area.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface.
2. Keep the parking brake release lever pulled up.
3. Press the parking brake pedal with 118 N (12 kgf,
26 Ibf) of pressure while you drive the vehicle at
about 31 mph (50 km/h) for 400 m (1/4 mile).
4. Park the vehicle for 5-10 minutes to allow the drums
to cool. Repeat step 3.
5. Check the parking brake pedal adjustment refer to
the '96-01 3.5 RL Service Manual (see page 19-6).