Hi cahelt,
These are known as preventive maintenance as fluids are recommended to replaced after a certain mileage or time lapse.
As to the brake pads, it would depend on the wear and mileage can differ with different driving habits and conditions. A visual inspection is the best gauge.
As to doing it at non Acura shops, I would not recommend it unless the shop is reliable and they have the correct fluids, the transmission is rather sensitive and incorrect fluids can cause premature failing or erratic shifting.
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Friday, January 22nd, 2010 AT 10:45 AM