How do you replace brake pads on an Acura?
Use your socket to remove the two bolts on the back of the brake caliper, then pull the brake caliper off of the rotor. Don’t let the caliper hang from the brake line, so place it somewhere safe. The brake pads will remain on the bracket on top of the rotor, you can simply pop the pads off and install the new ones in place.
Why are my brake pads on my Acura TL going bad?
The calipers have been known to go bad by sticking, which means their pistons would stay decompressed, thus forcing the pads to rub on the rotors even without the brake pedal applied. This guide will show you how to replace the brake pads, calipers, and rotors in your Acura TL.
How do you replace a brake rotor on an Acura TL?
Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel you will be replacing the brakes on, then raise the car. Secure the car with jack stands, then remove the wheel. Figure 1. Raise the car and remove the wheel. Use your socket to remove the two bolts on the back of the brake caliper, then pull the brake caliper off of the rotor.
Do you need to replace your brake pads and rotors?
But sometimes, it is very possible to lubricate and release the stuck caliper pins. And in other cases, you need to replace the calipers completely. Also, it’s likely that you will need new brake pads and rotors. Whenever there is a brake job done on your car or replace a brake pad, you must replace the shims.
How to replace brake pads / calipers / rotors?
Compress pistons before installing caliper back. Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the Phillips screw on the rotor, and with the caliper and pads off of it, tap the center of the rotor with a rubber mallet, then, once it comes loose, pull it straight out to remove. Install the new one in its place, then tighten the Phillips screw. Figure 4.
How do you replace the brake line on an Acura TL?
At this point, and with the caliper off, the only thing attached to the caliper is the brake line. Use your wrench to remove the line nut, then remove the line and install it onto the new brake caliper. Install the caliper on top of the rotor, then tighten the two bolts on the back of it.