Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2003 Acura CL. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc pads (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Disc Pads problems | |
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Disc Caliper problems |
I purchased a new Acura 3. 2cl type s with a 6 speed manual transmission on 5/24/03. In 6/16/04 with 14,396 miles I had to have the front rotors resurfaced and my brake pads replaced with updated pads per tsb01-017 because of extreme vibration while braking (out of round rotors due to over Read details...
Going 5 mph in parking lot, coasting to a stop at end of aisle with foot off throttle pedal. Put foot on brake and the engine revved to high speed. Barely held car with brake. Shut off ignition. Car restarted fine. This was the second time in a week it had happened. Read details...
Brake caliper mount/bracket developed superficial corrosion which reduced the tolerance for the brake pad,s making them resistant to sliding--bound. Brake pads adhered to chrome bearing material between pad and caliper bracket, and bearing material, acted like a return spring increasing the Read details...