Acura RL. Manual - part 384

Fig. 72: Identifying Brake Hose And Line 
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BRAKE HOSE REPLACEMENT 

1. Replace the brake hose (A) if the hose is twisted, cracked, or leaking. 

Fig. 73: Disconnecting Brake Hose From Brake Line

NOTE:

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Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dirt and other 
foreign particles.  

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Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do so.  

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Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake 
fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.  

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To prevent the brake fluid from leaking out, plug or cover the hose ends 
and joints with a shop towel or equivalent.  

 

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2. Disconnect the brake hose from the brake line (B) using a 10 mm flare-nut wrench (C).  

3. Remove and discard the brake hose clips (A) from the brake hose (B). 

Fig. 74: Identifying Brake Hose Clips And Brake Hose 
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4. Remove the brake hose from the knuckle.  

5. Install the brake hose (A) on the damper, then install the brake hose bracket (B) with a new brake hose 

clips (C). 

Fig. 75: Identifying Brake Hose And Brake Hose Bracket With Brake Hose Clips With Torque 
Specifications 
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6. Connect the brake line (D) to the brake hose.  

7. Install the brake hose (A) on the upper brake hose bracket (B) with a new brake hose clip (C). 

 

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Fig. 76: Identifying Brake Hose, Upper Brake Hose Bracket With Brake Hose Clip With 
Torque Specifications 
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8. Connect the brake line (D) to the brake hose.  

9. After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).  

10. Do the following checks: 

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Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if necessary.  

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Check the brake hoses for interference and twisting.  

PARKING BRAKE CABLE REPLACEMENT 

EXPLODED VIEW 

 

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Fig. 77: Exploded View Of Parking Brake Cable With Torque Specifications 
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REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the parking brake shoes, and disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake lever 

assembly (see PARKING BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT ).  

2. Remove the parking brake cable mounting bolts from the backing plate (A), and remove the parking 

brake cable bracket (B). 

NOTE:

The parking brake cable must not be bent or distorted. This will lead to stiff 
operation and premature cable failure. Refer to the EXPLODED VIEW as 
needed during this procedure.

 

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