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#5356 of 5387 2007-2008 Base TL Brake/Rotor Issues by smarty666 Oct 08, 2009 (10:15 am)
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! Replies to this message: strokeoluck2 (Oct 13, 2009 4:47 pm) gbosil (Oct 13, 2009 5:05 pm) roadwarrior6 (Dec 03, 2009 1:34 am) and 3 more... strokeoluck2 (Oct 23, 2009 9:25 am)
#5357 of 5387 Re: 2007-2008 Base TL Brake/Rotor Issues [smarty666] by strokeoluck2 Oct 13, 2009 (4:47 pm)
Replying to: smarty666 (Oct 08, 2009 10:15 am) I only have an '05 TL (53k miles) and I just replaced my front brake pads. And even then, they still had 30% to 40% life left on them. If I were you I'd take it into the shop and ask them what's up. The TL's are known to have tire issues, but I don't recall reading about persistent brake issues. Good luck! Replies to this message: gbosil (Oct 13, 2009 5:05 pm) roadwarrior6 (Dec 03, 2009 1:34 am) gbosil (Dec 03, 2009 5:23 am) and 2 more... strokeoluck2 (Oct 23, 2009 9:25 am)
#5358 of 5387 Re: 2007-2008 Base TL Brake/Rotor Issues [strokeoluck2] by gbosil Oct 13, 2009 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: strokeoluck2 (Oct 13, 2009 4:47 pm) I have a 2007 TLS with BREMBO Brakes in the front and they needed replaced at 30K. I still have my original brakes in the rear with 48K on the car now. Original tires were shot at 30K also. The car mechanically hasn't given me any trouble except for the Transmission hunts and pecks for gears once and awhile not sure if I should mention it to the mechanic at Acura ...any opinions? The build quality is poor in my opinion. I mean the typical rattles, front door tracks had to be replaced, body creaks when I pull in from the side, suspension squeaks if you rock the car side to side. I wonder if it has anything with it being assembled in Ohio! Oh and by the way Acura.. the new TL is GOD AWFUL UGLY!!!!!!!! I will wait for the next Generation.. GOD I hope it looks better than a Transformer!!!! Replies to this message: roadwarrior6 (Dec 03, 2009 1:34 am) gbosil (Dec 03, 2009 5:23 am) billyperks2 (Dec 03, 2009 12:51 pm) and 1 more...
#5359 of 5387 Re: 2007-2008 Base TL Brake/Rotor Issues [strokeoluck2] by strokeoluck2 Oct 23, 2009 (9:25 am)
Replying to: strokeoluck2 (Oct 13, 2009 4:47 pm) Just a follow up to my previous post re: brakes. My handyman Father replaced the front pads and he said it was the simplest brake job he's ever done. Total cost: $45 for the premium ceramic brake pads.   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.
#5360 of 5387 Re: Any 08 TL owners having fan belt noise? [mdcatdad] by flasuncar Oct 28, 2009 (7:44 am)
Replying to: mdcatdad (Sep 19, 2009 2:32 pm) Yes I have the exact same issue with 08 TL. 20,000 miles on it. The issue is loud, screaching noise during a cold start first thing in morning. Does not seem to happen after until next cold start. I am sure its the same issue youre experiencing and the frustrating part is i have been to one dealer for 1st visit, then another dealer for 2nd visit, then a 3rd, and now i am on 4th visit. I believe this is a defect in certain 08 TL's that the don't know how to fix properly and are trying to "patch" the problem. Not what i expected from an acura product. Losing confidence fast and am very upset! Replies to this message: centr0 (Nov 14, 2009 7:58 am)
#5361 of 5387 TL Lic Plate Light Replacement Help by smarty666 Oct 29, 2009 (6:05 pm)
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!
#5362 of 5387 B12 Maintenance by new2cars Nov 10, 2009 (9:05 am)
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! Replies to this message: rvator4 (Nov 10, 2009 10:49 am)
#5363 of 5387 Re: B12 Maintenance [new2cars] by rvator4 Nov 10, 2009 (10:49 am)
Replying to: new2cars (Nov 10, 2009 9:05 am) I live about 60 miles from the Acura dealer where I bought the car....and the last one also. I have NEVER had either one back to the dealer(except for tranny recall on the last one). I take it to the local Honda dealer and when I show the service manager what the book says to do, he says, "No, we don't do those things....Not necessary.....etc". I asked about the gaurantee and he said he had never had a problem with Honda gaurantee's and felt Acura would do the same. Your mileage may vary.
#5364 of 5387 '02 TL Transmission failed @85,000 miles. Recourse with Acura? by fis Nov 12, 2009 (2:50 pm)
I am the original owner of a 2002 TL. This model had known transmission problems and the transmission warranty was extended to 7 years/100,000 miles.   I am now at 85,000 miles and the transmission has failed, but the car is now over 7 years old. Dealer is quoting me $2500 for a new transmission.   What are the chances I can get Acura to honor the warranty?   If they won't, can I get the transmission replaced more cheaply? Replies to this message: rvator4 (Nov 13, 2009 2:43 pm)
#5365 of 5387 Touch up paint for wheels by Chasboy Nov 13, 2009 (12:45 pm)
Unfortunately, some nasty curbs came out and bit my right front wheel on my '09 TLAWD. Anyone know where I can find touch up paint? Thanks, Chas Replies to this message: tom19382 (Nov 13, 2009 12:58 pm)

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