Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 931

4. Remove the pad retainers (A).
Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and
check for grooves and cracks
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks
Apply Dow Corning Molykote M77 grease to the
retainers on their mating surfaces against the
caliper bracket.
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8. lnstallthe pad retainers. Wipe excess grease off the
retainers. Contaminated brake discs and pads
reduce stopping ability. Keep grease off the discs
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9. Apply Dow Corning Molykote lM77 or Daikalub
528D grease to both sides of the pad shims (A), the
back of the pads {B), and the other areas indicated
by the arrows. Wipe excess grease off the shim
contaminated brake discs and pads reduce
s t o p p i n g a b i l i t y . K e e p g r e a s e o f f t h e d i s c s a n d p a d s
I n s t a l l t h e b r a k e p a d s a n d p a d s h i m s c o r r e c t l y
I n s t a l l t h e p a d s w i t h t h e w e a r i n d i c a t o r s ( C ) o n t h e
i n s i d e .
lf you are reusing the pads, always reinstall the
brake pads in their original positions to prevent a
momentary loss of braking efficiency.
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11, Rotate the caliper piston clockwise into the cylinder,
then align the cutout (A) in the piston with the tab
{B) on the inner pad by turning the piston back so
the caliper can be installed on the pad Lubricate
the boot with rubber grease to avoid twisting the
Diston boot. lf the piston boot is twisted, back it out
so it is Positioned ProPerlY.
8 x 1.25 mm
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I n s t a l l t h e b r a k e c a l i p e r ( C ) a n d c a l i p e r b o l t s ( D ) ,
and tighten the bolts to the specified torque'
l n s t a l l t h e b r a k e h o s e ( E )
Press the brake pedal several times to make sure
the brake works, then test-drive.
NOTE: Engagement of the brake may requlre a
greeter pedal stroke immediately after the brake
pads have been replaced as a set. Several
applications of the brake pedal will restore the
normal pedal stroke
15. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line
ioints or connections, and retighten if necessary'
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