Two problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2004 Acura TL. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Acura TL based on all problems reported for the 2004 TL.
Instructions in the Acura oem service manual for my 2004 Tl has an error that could result in the front disc brake pads being installed incorrectly on cars with the manual transmission option. This could cause the brakes to work incorrectly. Advice I have been given by Acura customer service in torrance, CA and my local Acura dealer about the correct installation direction are in direct opposition.
I had to break for a cat running in the road to a heavy and complete stop. It caused the one of the front brake pads to melt and now are harden and don't stop as well and makes a heavy grinding noise. Took to dealer and they said its ok just to brake hard a few times and will clear the pad. I have tried this and the nose is getting worst. I feel that the car in emergency stop will cause the brake to fail or melt do to the higher friction. Pad dose not seem to be soft but hard now. The car may not be able to stop in emergency stop once pads heat up. The Acura will not fix the issue because they don't see it as an issue.