00TL-P3.2

So, this would be my 2nd post.
Picked up my 2000 TL Sunday, needs front pads, has new rotors and don't want to tear them up.
I have a Honda parts connection, and the local Acura dealer is a lot farther away. Is there a compatible Honda front brake pad that will work on a 2000 TL-P?
The Acura part # doesn't cross reference on the Honda parts computers.
Thanks

acutee

Any good brand aftermarket ceramic pads will work, like akebono.

TLer trash

Like acutee says, you can use akebono which is typically oe anyway. If your buddy can beat aftermarket prices, the honda application for our cars is 03-07 accord v6 for the fronts. The rear pad is 02-04 crv.

00TL-P3.2

Thanks, I'll give that a shot. The Honda parts guy I was talking to couldn't find any Honda pads that cross referenced to the TL.

01tl4tl

because they keep seperate parts systems-
different companies as far as most things are concerned,,honda cant do warrany work for you...acura is the ~sometimes over engineered upscale cousin~~

oe parts are ok but you can beat the quality on the aftermarket
If you are just starting out with this car- they are fine for now- if you go crazy making it go faster- get better brakes~

01tl4tl

forgot to welcome you to the forum!

Ck the brake DIY, note use of caliper grease on sliders and end tabs of pads
a little bit on the back of pads- easy movement is the plan
Get the right torque specs for caliper and bracket- too tight and it will not move freely

with the honda pads- visually compare side by side with new ones for raised tabs on the back- same place and number

***note for all on rear pads!!!- aftermarket- many brands used RL backing plates with 3 raised tabs on the inner pad- not right for TL!
the center tab hits the caliper piston first and cocks the pad sideways- screws up braking
Ck for that on new pads you buy- hawk still has the wrong ones, RB fixed the problem
with a grinder~

If you have installed rear pads- look under the back of the car at rear rotors- if half of its width is rusty and not used looking,
and the other half is very shiny from a lot of use,,,guess what!!
remove the inner pad- grind off the center bump- if not much angle wear on pads its ok to leave them and heavy use will level them back out- braking power will increase when its fixed and flat

if badly worn- contact maker/seller and explain the problem- most will give you a free set of replacements no hassle

01tl4tl

if the brake fluid wasnt flushed yet
due to abs plumbing, the order is special: LF= driver front, then clockwise around the car
LF RF RR LR