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Replying to: optimistic1 (Sep 25, 2009 1:01 pm) I'm also thinking about changing and upgrading the brakes when I swap the wheels/tires for winter. I'm sure the info is somewhere in this forum, and I'll do a search, but if anyone knows this information off the top of their head I'd appreciate the following: 1) What upgraded brakes do you recommend for a 2005 Acura TL? I hear the Brembo brand tossed around quite a bit. I wouldn't mind a little more "oomph" in my braking power. 2) I recall hearing that I may need some sort of special tool to get the brakes and/or pads off, is that right? |
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Replying to: mdcatdad (Sep 19, 2009 2:32 pm) 
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Hi, I have a 2008 Base TL with just under 11k miles on it; within the last month I've noticed the brakes starting to grind a tiny bit and just yesterday I've smelled burning when I get out of my car from my rear wheels; the rotors have some minor scratching on them; this usually a sign that the brake pads need to be replaced I just pray the rotors don't have to be resurfaced; I'm annoyed because the car barely has 11k miles on it and there is no reason why the pads should have to be replaced or rotors resurfaced at this low miles; I wanted to know if anyone else with a base 07 or 08 TL has had problems with brake pads wearing out or had to have their rotors resurfaced at low mileage! any info would be helpful!
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Replying to: smarty666 (Oct 08, 2009 10:15 am)
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Replying to: strokeoluck2 (Oct 13, 2009 4:47 pm) 
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Replying to: strokeoluck2 (Oct 13, 2009 4:47 pm) A few days later the back brakes started making some weird scraping noises. Not wanting to bother Dad again, I called a local mechanic and inquired about the price. Cost to replace rear pads/rotors: $400. (I can only imagine what the Acura dealer might charge). So I went out and bought high-end pads again for about $45, and new rotors for ~$55 (for the pair; fyi Acura dealer wanted $130 EACH for the rotors). My Dad replaced them last night and once again said it was very simple. I'm not sure I'd tackle it on my own because I'm not that handy and I'm always afraid I'll mess the job up and wind up costing myself a lot more in additional repairs. But the car/brakes run like a top now. |
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Replying to: mdcatdad (Sep 19, 2009 2:32 pm)  Losing confidence fast and am very upset!
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| Hi, I was interested in replacing the halogen light bulbs Acura has illuminating the rear license plate with white LEDs, similar to the one's Lexus has on the ES and IS models; has anyone tried this yet and if so could you recommend the best type of bulb I could buy at a place like Autozone or PepBoys? any help would be appreciated! | |
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Hi everyone, I've hit 26K miles and it's time for the B12 service visit. I called my local Acura dealership and was quoted $260! I'm suffering from sticker shock.  What does this service entail? Should I find something cheaper? I'm sure my mechanic can do it for less than that. Thank you in advance for your input!
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Replying to: new2cars (Nov 10, 2009 9:05 am) Your mileage may vary. |
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