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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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Any DIY Vids for 3G TL type-s Brake pads??
Hi, i'm searching for any DIY vids on how to replace 3G TL type-s brake pads but having no luck. So is there any vids on how to replace the brake pads on type-s and not just pdf manual?? thank
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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The same as changing brake pads on every other car
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
The same as changing brake pads on every other car
No. It's easier. Type-S has the Brembo 'quick change' caliper.


D-094: DIY:Brembo Brake Pad Replacement + Rear Brake Pad Replacement
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/3g-garage-d-094-brembo-hawk-pad-replacement-w-pics-579140/
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/diy-2007-tl-s-brake-pad-replacement-629428/
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/d-094-diy-how-replace-brake-pads-acura-tl-s-733637/
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/d-094-diy-complete-brake-job-pics-624404/ - Rear Pads as well


From this page of FAQ's/DIY's: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-garage-faq-3g-tl-newbies-553554/



Also (but we don't have cotter pins):

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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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Great video. Too bad we don't have brembos in the rear.
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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any way to install rear brembos? possible one from another car, like g35, evo, etc
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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does any one know where to get the piston compressor so the the caliper will be back in place? thank in advance.
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by truonghthe
does any one know where to get the piston compressor so the the caliper will be back in place? thank in advance.
you dont need them . your fingers or screw driver will do ...its not that tight as the normal one piston
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that or just use the old pad stuck in perpendicularly and leverage against the rotor. Worked for me

I didnt want to use a screwdriver due to potentially damaging the piston dust shields.
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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C-Clamp works too
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ez12a
that or just use the old pad stuck in perpendicularly and leverage against the rotor. Worked for me
^What he said.
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