i notice that the rear brakes need service

2002 ACURA RL
151,000 MILES
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SHERMANHILL
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I just purchased this car it drives great and looks perfect. Its my first acura so i wasn't really hip to the vsa upon driving the car a couple of weeks i notice that the rear brakes need service.
Mar 21, 2013 at 2:46 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Replacing the brake pads and rotors isn't too hard to do. Just make sure to get a lifetime pad so you don't have to pay for them again in the future.

You can expect rear brake pads to last approximately 30,000 miles. However, that will change based on driving habits and terrain.

To get you started, here is a link that explains in general how it is done. You can use this as a guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

If you look at the attachments below, they provide the directions specific to your vehicle for rear brake pad and rotor replacement.

To remove the brake rotor, you will need to first remove the brake caliper mount. If you look at the last pic I attached, it shows the two bolts which hold it in place. Remove the bolts, the mount, the rotor, and reinstall the new rotor.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
May 12, 2021 at 7:51 PM
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