Rear Brake Pads - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Rear Brake Pads

Inspection and Replacement
Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake
assemblies.
Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid
breathing brake dust.
Block the front wheels before jacking up the rear of
the vehicle.
NOTE: '96 - 98 models shown.
1. Block the front wheels, loosen the rear wheel nuts
slightly, support the rear of the vehicle on safety
stands, then remove the rear wheels.
2. Remove the" brake hose bracket from the trailing arm.
Remove the caliper bolt, and pivot the caliper up out
3.
of the way. '99 - 01 models only: Hold the caliper pin
with a wrench, being careful not to damage the pin
boot. Remove the caliper bolt with another wrench,
and pivot the caliper up out of the way.
CAUTION:
Thoroughly clean the outside of the caliper to
prevent dust and dirt from entering inside.
Support the caliper with a piece of wire so it
does not hang from the brake hose.
NOTE: Check the hoses and pin boots for damage
and deterioration.
4. Remove the pad shims, pad retainers, and pads.
OUTER PAD SHIM
Check for weakness.
BRAKE HOSE BRACKET
CALIPER BOLT
CALIPER
INNER PAD SHIMS
Check for weakness.
BRAKE PADS
Check for wear.
5. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of
each brake pad lining.
Brake Pad Thickness:
Standard: 8.5-9.5 mm (0.33-0.37 in)
Service Limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
BACKING PLATE
NOTE: Measurement does not include pad backing
plate thickness.
6. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service
limit, replace the rear pads as a set.
7. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and
check for grooves and cracks.
8. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
9. Install the pad retainers.
CALIPER BRACKET
Check for cracks.
PAD RETAINERS
Check for weakness.