Section 16 (Disc Brakes): Description

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.

WARNING: DO NOT use air pressure or a dry brush to clean brake assemblies. Avoid breathing brake dust. Use OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner for cleaning and collecting dust. Avoid contaminating brake pads and discs with brake fluid or grease.

All models are equipped with front and rear disc brakes. A cable operates parking brake at rear wheels. The parking brake uses drum brake shoes mounted inside rear disc brake rotor. See Fig 1 , Fig 2 and Fig 3 .

Fig 1: Locating Brake Components (MDX)

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Fig 2: Locating Brake Components (3.2CL & 3.2TL)

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Fig 3: Locating Brake Components (3.5RL)

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