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2003 Acura 3.2CL Base

Front Disc Brake Pads: Installation

2003 Acura 3.2CL BaseSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Acura MDX, 2002 Acura 3.5RL, 2002 Acura 3.2TL, and 2002 Acura 3.2CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Lubricate shim and sliding surfaces with high-temperature silicone grease. Install pad retainers. Apply Molykote(R) M77 (or equivalent) compound to both sides of pad shims and back of pads.
  2. Install inner and outer pad shims. Install brake pads in brackets. Install inner brake pad with pad wear indicator on the inside. Push piston into caliper bore with finger pressure so caliper will fit over pads.
  3. Pivot caliper down and install lower caliper bolt. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Depress brake pedal several times to restore normal brake pedal stroke. If necessary, bleed brakes. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM  .
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Brake Caliper (MDX, 3.2CL & 3.2TL)
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