1999 Acura RL Rear Caliper Replacement -EricTheCarGuy
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I've done videos on rear caliper replacement in the past but this one is specific to the RL. It could also be used for the Legend going back to 91 as it's pretty much the same vehicle underneath. To be honest this isn't terribly exciting however it does show some basic techniques that will work on other vehicles especially the part about pinching off the brake line before opening the system. This can save you a lot of time when you goto bleed the system when you're done, it also helps keep the mess on your floor down. I know there may be some controversy over reusing the washers but experience has taught me that this MAY be the way to go for you. Keep in mind I'm not saying that YOU have to do it the same way this is just the way I choose to do it and up to this point it hasn't been a problem.
Stay dirty
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Thanks Eric the Car Guy! My 2006 Acura TL had a rusted, sticking caliper caused by a worn out boot on the left rear. I followed your video and it made the job easy for a first timer. My symptoms were worn out pads on the left rear and a hot rotor. I replaced the pads and the caliper on the bad left rear. The car has noticeably less drag and the rotor is not heating up anymore. I had my brother press the brake pedal to help bleed that corner, but I loved the hose and bottle method you demonstrated.
I really like the way you did a one-man bleed. Key is the fact that your bottle had some brake fluid in it. I normally empty that bottle, mainly because I don't want the fluid to spill if I tip it over in the shop cabinet. Also, fluid in an open bottle will pick up water. That said, the way you did it, none of that dirty fluid is drawn all the way up the tubing so it's a valid technique.
You treat every car as if it was your own, I like that.
These videos are so helpful! Thanks ETCG!
Also, how cool would it be if my mechanic gave me a tutorial video on the repair I just paid him for? Thats an amazing concept.
Good video. It was always good to see it done before doing it yourself. I put new calipers on the rear of my 2002 RL but I also put in new brake hoses. I was wondering why you didn’t. It seems like an easy extra step.
This sounds like a good topic for discussion at the forum on Eric's website.
I love ETCG videos. It's like watching a TV series every week. Next big step for ETCG, a half hour slot on the Discovery channel!
Thanks, Eric. You videos are very very detailed. Gives almost complete information to carry out the procedure on our own. I like how you explain the technical aspects which is very important. Thanks a lot. Keep posting.
Use the copper washers when you fix a bad ground they work wonders.
Hey Eric I think the aftermarket caliper came with those 14 mm braket bolts because they are trying to keep everything one size, so instead of three 14 mm and and two 12 mm bolts you have five 14 mm, one les soket to grab, great vid by the way Eric keep them coming my friend, have a great weekend
Honda has a neat trick with their brake fluid. You will notice their bottle is a similar shape/size to the reservoir. You can actually just tip a bottle onto there, and it will automatically draw as much fluid as needed to keep it topped up, similar to a drinking water bottle.
Thanks. I had no idea how to separate the caliper from the attaching bracket.. but that's because I took both off. Your video helped that confusion. Good advice, thanks.
Thanks! Wife needs a new rear caliper on her Ford Focus. Was going to put in this weekend. This will help.
Hello Eric, I've got my time with broken calipers, when that happens, I usually replace both brake pads and calipers on the axle, sometimes I even replace rotors if they are worn (most of the times they are). I've always got the idea when we replace something on a wheel, the other wheel on the same axle, should get the same treatment, is that wrong?
hey eric , i live in lebanon , its a country in the middle east , we have a road were the car will move forward on an incline upward plain while it is on neutral , i know its not some magical event it has to do with gravity and stuff or optical illusion or wtvr , would you be interested abt a video ?
The trick with those copper washers is to heat them up with a propane torch then let them cool slowly. This softens the copper and they work fine. Just in case you cant re-use your old ones. Try it!
I've had the same problem as Eric, on both the copper and aluminum washers. I always reuse the factory ones, never had a leak yet.
As long as the grease is 100% synthetic, you're fine. I have a tub of the same stuff Eric uses, but you can buy synthetic brake grease by Permatex and others.
I always used the green Lucas X-TRA Heavy Duty for the sliders, never had problems.
I use that goo everywhere, i'm addicted basicly :D
Tightening the bolt a little before loosening helps break the bolt free at times. ;)
Never had issues with the copper washers leaking. Even when reusing old, old washers. Even after dropping the washers in the dirt/snow. Clean them off good with brake cleaner and pop 'em back in.
Is it a Honda thing? Never worked on one of those
I've gotten away with just the gravity bleed. The weight of the brake fluid has no problem pushing the air out, as long as there is fluid in the master cylinder.
But, I always check for a firm pedal, and would do the "one man bleed" as you did if the pedal wasn't firm.
Never had a problem with the copper washers, but will keep that particular in mind...
Had to do a right front calliper on my car yesterday after the damned thing seized and torched the pads. Great vid :)
Eric, I've been confused as to when you need to open the ABS system to bleed that part of the circuit. It would be good info to know if you ever mistakenly permit the MC to drain completely. In a future video, If you could take apart an ABS system to show us how it works, it would be really valuable.
I agree with reusing the original banjo washers, I have had bad luck with using the new ones supplied with a new caliper.
Thanks Eric. Now I have the confidence to replace the brake hoses on my Girlfriend's car. I was only worried about bleeding the brakes without an assistant.
yeah I also re-used the oil drain plug washer, couldn't find a correct size one, lubricated it with oil and put it back in, no leaks so far.
I love this because I have the same Honda. Thank you Eric now I know :)
I've seen some greases that make the rubber swell or eat through the rubber seals or just not lubricate very well. Thanks for the response though.
You're awesome man, what do I need to study in order to start working like you are?
2:30 was hilarious .. actually like you were talking to me ... thank you for sharing
I also resue steel washers! Never had a days issue.
Can you comment on the one man brake bleeding kits? They use pressure from a tyre to push fluid through the master cylinder.
i replaced a caliper last summer, the copper washers that came with it were the wrong size. also ive always used white lithium grease on the slides which is what my automotive instructors have always said to use but maybe thats because we dont have the right stuff at school
Will defer to Eric's wider experience (much wider) but......... I've rebuilt a handful of calipers, because of cost. Cylinder is rarely scored or marred. I think I replaced one, once. But after cleaning and lubing, the caliper is good as new. It is just a big chunk of metal with holes in it. It don't wear out!
Also because of cost, Eric did one side as needed. If I'm rebuilding, I'm doing both sides. If not all 4.
Every time I hear you saying RL I'm allways thinking of the Bentley Arnage RL (Red Label) :)
Perhaps the 'steel' washers are actually aluminum? From my experience the Aluminum washers are far easier to crush than the copper...and it is the crush that gives the best sealing of the surfaces.
I've seen people do that. They also make a glue that dampens noise. CRC makes it it's called disk brake quiet.
yeah i know what u mean about them cooper washers i had a problem today with a leak coming out of the bolt head and it seemed like the cooper washers was the cause
I agree 100% with reusing the old washer's. I have had way more problems (leaks and air getting in the system) with using the brand new ones that come with the calipers and brake hoses then just using the old ones. SMH
Thanks for the video. I'm helping a friend change his brakes on his 2002 today, which IIRC is the same generation as this one. x2 on reusing the original washers for the brake line. Jeeps are the same way. haha.
Great video Eric. Question, is it the same process for all the calipers? If I do have a sticky caliper what are indicators I can look for while I'm driving? And sud I replace the brakes and pads with the new caliper?
So, unfortunately I did not see this video before changing the front disc brakes on my van, and I used regular grease on the sliding pins instead of the silicone as you suggested. How long will these brakes last? I don't intend to be driving the van much longer.
but Eric! what about the uneven wear on the original brake pads? don't you think that caused uneven wear on the rotor as well? if it was me i probably would have mic'd and turned the rotor.
agree with you 100% with the caliper washers
hey eric dont clamp ur break line instead get a tire valve stick that tire valve throught a flat washer and then when u take ur bango bold off put the tire valve throught the fitting it works great and saves even more money i had have people come to me asking why there breaks arent working or a realy bad smell it was from the line being crushed. from other back yard mac working on it. p.s ford tech :D
Very helpful and save some 💰 Thanks for the video!
That might be the most well loved Mountain Dew bottle ever.
I have been told to mirror any work you do on the brakes with the other side, did you not show the other work in the video?
hey eric is it possible to put brake grease between the caliper piston an the back of the pad to prevent noise. also is there anything to use on the friction surfaces to prevent noise?
On Wednesday i changed out the caliper on my neighbor's 2000 RL driver side. In retrospect, i should have changed the right side as well. The inside pad was difficult to put into the bracket. Thats been bothering me....I also used the copper washers. Im worried about leaks. Thanks
What was the company that reman this caliper? Looks like really quality rebuild.
Hi Eric, great video. I'm in the UK and we don't seem to have the 3M silicone paste (you can buy it but it gets shipped from America so it cost 4x the price). Would any silicone paste do or are there specific cars ones? Presumably Copaslip would be okay for the other anti sticking stuff that you use in your video right?
The OEM washers are around $1.20 each. If the car is very high miles you might as well throw a new OEM hose as well; about $40-60 on Japanese cars.
Side topic.
As an experienced guy plus that I really like your opinions, can you tell me how bad cars do need an Anti-roll bar? Because I bought a manual Renault Logan that has no Anti-roll bar in the front, all cars of this model don't for some reason.
The car has a top speed of 200 Kph and 90 Hp in case that helps.
I don't live in the US of A of course because that car isn't exported there, I live in Egypt :)
Lots of good advise. Great video.
Yes, it makes more expensive in one shot, but most my costumer praise balance and the lesser they stay with their cars in service, the better, also coming two times to change the other caliper (in this case) will be more costly, as I will take more time (order parts two times, lift the car two times and book time.. two times) and I ain't foolin around with brakes or any other safety related parts.
Hi Eric, can you make a video to remove and replace kits using the old rear caliper on your bench? Thanks a millions
i always reuse the steel washer, and the factory shims, the shims that come with the caliper never seem to fit properly in the bracket and the copper washers do leak.... i dont get it :/
When you buy a new car, do you think the slide pins were installed properly lubricated?
You don't put lube on the new brackets for the pads??
Steel is stronger than copper. I replace with steel if replacement is recommended or just, well. Replacement is great.
haaaahaha 6:20 taking the shim out with a wrench .. i honestly used a socket wrench also less then a month ago .. just a question does mazda's dont come with any shims .. i replaced my rotors and pads and the only thing it had was a retaining wire on the caliper and the bracket .. and nothing other then that and what i am trying to reduce is rattle noise .
well you can rebuild a caliper with new pistons honing the piston bore BUT just buying a new one ise soooooo much more fun then having to deal with the headace of the work
good work Erick. thanks for the videos.
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do you prefer one type of remanufactured brake calipers over another brand (pep boys vs auto zone vs napa..ect....)?
I HAVE A QUESTION. I HAVE A TOTALED 2004 ACURA RL. 123K AND A PROJECT 1997 ACURA RL. WILL THE 2004 RL COMPLETE RADIO W/NAVI. (COMPLETE UNIT)RADIO ETC ODOMETER,STEERING WHEEL, FRONT & REAR SEATS SWAP SMOOTHLY INTO MY 1997 RL SEEING THERE SO CLOSE IN PRODUCTION??
It's happened to me before leaking soI reuse the washers a lot if there still in good shape. If not I have some on hand oem
apart from it being a ford.
depends on the car in question, most are crap but some turn out fine.
My mums Focus CE 2.0 gets 11.5L/100km which is bad in this day and age.
Hi Eric, can I use this RS Grease,Silicone,Water Repellant, Non-Melting, Electrically Insulating, 50g tube,SGM494 on brake pin
Yep I've done the bolt backwards I was trying to change the brakes on my Acura RL and I was turning them the wrong way I tried heat tried everything I just couldn't get the bolts off so I figured out well also Face the other way maybe you turn it backwards
hey eric could you do a video for the 1997 acura cl for the rear pads? i cant find a single video for it
People don't seem to understand, washers do not get worn. They simply help the bolt/nut seat better. LEARN THIS PEOPLE reusing original washers does no harm whatsoever, unless it is damaged.
Shouldn't you replace both rear calipers at the same time? One caliper will be out performing the other and wear will not be even... although I could see this not mattering as much in the rear. Definitely replace both of the front calipers at the same time though because if you don't, the car will pull.
If the old ones were working, I'd test them first personally. Who knows if the new ones are going to work, they're all just little disks of metal. That part doesn't really get worn either, unless it rusts.
Permatex makes a special silicone grease for this application. Has anyone used it with success?
Could you use silicone spray
Hey I was wondering how you made your bleeder?
i lube the sllides up with brake grease is that not correct?
Really Smart idea bro!
i love you eric
eric if i wanna be like you what classes should i take in college?
ETCG on an American version of Wheeler Dealers? That would be amazing...
Great Video !
why didnt you replace the rotor?
Thanks Eric!
you didn't turn the rotor?
it takes a really long time to learn every part of a car
This looks really simple on a Acura i did this for my 93 saturn an i had the worst time. It was almost my first time an it was my drive an passanger side brakes. My rear brakes looks waay different for a saturn. Its a got a wire like a throttle body wire. Idk how to do it. Hes right about the copper washers.. when i did my brake job i lost that washer an didnt realize it. Put it back together was leaking an realized i lost a washer on the driver side. I had the WORST time finding a fit...
most cars like volvos uses copper washers at the calibers
Welp, I've never personally had an issue with the copper washers, but now I'm paranoid as hell... XD
I also always use the old washers,. i never got a problem.
because they are designed to be safer in a front end colision, which is why there is crumple zones
Lol, turning the bolt the wrong way! I've done that before yeah. What I really hate is when you get a really tight bolt and you're like "Is it a left hand thread?"
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it makes me sad when Eric's videos finnish
I also stick with steel washers.
the copper washers are always junk, I do what I can to get the brass. They work much better and compress to make a much better seal. Not sure why they would ever use copper. Bass is often OEM.
Same with my fuel pump on my 90 volvo
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