How to Service a Brake Caliper on a 2002 Acura RSX

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove the five wheel lug nuts

   Remove the caliper body, then securely hang the caliper body from somewhere on the car using a rubber strap or something similar, ensuring that there is no weight or stress on the rubber flex hose. , Measure the thickness of the friction material on the pad.
   
   The pads should be replaced if the thickness of the friction material is measured to be 3mm or less., Remove the caliper bracket from the car. ,, Also ensure the caliper bracket is cleaned, as well as the pad retainers if they are being reused. , Also scrape out any brake material that has accumulated in the groove in the middle of the pad! , Also, lightly apply some anti-seize to the inside of the caliper bracket, to the areas where the pad retainers sit.
   
   Re-install the pad retainers onto the caliper bracket. , Tighten the bolts to 108 N.m or 80 ft-lbs., Insert the two pins and boots into the caliper bracket, ensuring the boots are seated correctly in the bracket. ,, If new brake pads are being installed, the caliper piston will need to be compressed first to allow the new pads to fit into the caliper.
   
   Also ensure flex hose is positioned correctly with no loops or kinks. , Tighten the bolts to 32 N.m or 24 ft-lbs. , Tighten the lug nuts to 108 N.m or 80 ft-lbs.
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   Step 2: then remove the wheel.

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   Step 3: Remove the two 8 x 1.0mm bolts from the caliper.

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   Step 4: Remove and inspect the two brake pads.

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   Step 5: Remove the two 12 x 1.25mm caliper bracket bolts.

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   Step 6: Remove the pad retainers

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   Step 7: the caliper pins

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   Step 8: and the rubber boots from the caliper bracket.

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   Step 9: Clean the caliper pins thoroughly!

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    Step 10: If the existing brake pads are being reused

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    Step 11: clean the pad by lightly applying a very fine sandpaper to the friction surface.

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    Step 12: Lightly apply some anti-seize to both sides of the pad retainer (front & back).

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    Step 13: Re-install the caliper bracket onto the car with the two 12 x 1.25mm bolts.

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    Step 14: Apply a healthy amount of brake grease/lubricant to each caliper pin and inside the rubber boots.

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    Step 15: Lightly apply some anti-seize to the two tips of the brake pads

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    Step 16: then install them into the pad retainers on the bracket.

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    Step 17: Install the caliper body onto the caliper bracket

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    Step 18: over the two brake pads

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    Step 19: ensuring the caliper pins are positioned correctly.

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    Step 20: Install the two 8 x 1.0mm bolts into the caliper.

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    Step 21: Re-install the wheel and the five wheel lug nuts.

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