Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Front Disc Brake Pads: Installation
2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.