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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Acura RL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed -> Anti-Lock Brake System -> Conventional Brake System
Vehicle: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
Conventional Brake System
- Fill master cylinder reservoir with DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid. After bleeding each wheel check master cylinder level and fill as required.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Position drain pan under wheel being bled.
- Have an assistant depress brake pedal with slow, even pressure, and hold it down. Do not depress brake pedal to end of master cylinder stroke. This may damage master cylinder.
- Using suitable wrench, open bleed valve one full turn. Watch for air bubbles in fluid, and listen for air escaping from system.
- With brake pedal still depressed, close bleede...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Acura RL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal Height -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
Brake Pedal Height
- Loosen brake light switch locknut, then back off switch until it breaks contact with brake pedal.
- Loosen pushrod locknut, then turn pushrod in or out as necessary until pedal height measures as follows:
- On 1993 Integra models, pedal height should be 6.10 inches if equipped with manual transaxle or 6.3 inches if equipped with automatic transaxle.
- On 1994-96 Integra models, pedal height should be 6.3 inches if equipped with manual transaxle or 6.5 inches if equipped with automatic transaxle.
- On Legend models, pedal height should be 8.4 inches.
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Acura RL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support front of vehicle and remove wheels.
- Remove caliper pin bolt, then pivot caliper up away from rotor.
- Remove brake pad shims and pads, Figs. through .
- Clean caliper and inspect for excessive wear or damage.
- Install pad retainers, then pad shims and pads, Figs. through .
- Back out bleed screw and push in piston to allow caliper to fit over pads, then tighten bleed screw to specification.
- Pivot caliper into position, then install pin bolt and tighten to specifications.
Rear
- Raise and support rear of vehicle and remove wheels.
- Remove caliper shield, if eq...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Acura RL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
- Disconnect primary and secondary brake lines from master cylinder.
- Disconnect fluid level sensor electr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Acura RL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Booster, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
Do not disassemble brake booster; if replacement is required, repla...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Acura RL AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Acura RL cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Brake Hoses -> Dual Proportioning Valve -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1996 Acura RL 3.5 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
The master cylinders used on these vehicles are not designed to be rebuilt. If a master cylinder is found to be faulty, replace it as an assembly.
Dual Proportioning Valve
The dual proportioning valve is not a serviceable component and must be replaced if found to be faulty.
Brake Hoses
- Refer to Figs. thro...
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