Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 811

Brake Hoses/Lines
Inspection/Torque Specifications
1. Inspect the brake hoses for damage, deterioration, leaks, interference, and twisting.
2. Check the brake lines for damage, rusting, and leakage. Also check for bent brake lines.
3. Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.
4. Check the master cylinder and ABS modulator unit ('00 - 01 models, VSA modulator unit and pump) for damage and
leakage.
CAUTION: Replace the brake hose clip whenever the brake hose is serviced.
'00 - 01 models (VSA):
BRAKE LINE-to-MODULATOR UNIT
15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)
'96 - 99 models:
BRAKE LINE-to-MODULATOR UNIT
15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)
BRAKE HOSE-to-CALIPER
(BANJO BOLT)
34 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 Ibf-ft)
BLEED SCREW
9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)
PROPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE-to-
BRAKE LINE
15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)
MASTER CYLINDER-to-BRAKE LINE
15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)
BRAKE LINE-to-BRAKE HOSE
15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)
BRAKE LINE-to-PUMP
15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)
BRAKE LINE-to-BRAKE HOSE
15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft)
MASTER CYLINDER-to-BRAKE LINE
15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 Ibf-ft) BRAKE HOSE-to-CALIPER
(BANJO BOLT)
34 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 Ibf-ft)
BLEED SCREW
9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)