The mark of a true expert is to explain what could be complex issues in the most simple and understandable fashion. Well done!

@KrisKasprzak

6 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help.

One of the best brake job videos anywhere, Acura or not. No nonsense. Just what's needed. Keep'em coming.

@KrisKasprzak

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

Best tutorial on youtube hands down

@KrisKasprzak

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Thank you Kris! I've watched your well narrated and useful video several times to get the tools prepared, the motions/ sequence just right. You've saved me $$$ and time. The dealership nearby was asking $299 for the front brake pads replacement. Another $299 for the rear pads. No, thank you! Akebono pads for front and rear were less than $99 online, tax and delivery. Like you mentioned, with the right tools, I was done in 2hr 15 mins. My 4th Gen TL brakes feels more responsive and stops better. Lots of appreciation from Orange County, CA

@KrisKasprzak

5 жыл бұрын

Glad I can help

@macdaddybill

3 жыл бұрын

Dealers make tons of money on brake jobs

A good explanation and good video. Just a couple of issues to be careful of. 1. Make absolutely sure that you do not get ANY of the grease you used on the brake pad surface (the part that contacts the rotor). It causes heat buildup that can damage the rotor and make the brakes less effective. 2. When I went to school for mechanics they taught us that you should only use a tiny amount of grease on the places mentioned in the video because more grease will attract and hold more dirt and actually cause the pads to have a harder time sliding in the channels.

Great job Kris! The only thing I might add would be to lightly grease the caliper bolts. Lubricate the bottom ones while you have them out and then do the top ones after you put the bottom bolts back in. This would help to insure that the caliper slides smoothly back and forth.

@KrisKasprzak

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, good addition. There are things I instantly do but forgot to include.

@macdaddybill

3 жыл бұрын

Yep I do that too, actually remove any old grease in boots and put clean in.

Videos are great please keep up up to date on new videos with the Acura

I just bought a 2014 Acura TL Feb 2013 so I am new to the channel. Very good brake tutorial with wise tips and tricks throughout. I spent 7.5 years in Japan w/ a wife from Japan and the brand Akebono (Sumo name of Grand Champion Yokozuna Chad Rowan of HI). Akebono Brake Industry Co is as expected a company with HQ offices in Tokyo and Hanyu City, Santana Prefecture. Akebono provides OEM brakes for many Asian vehicles but also has mfg facilities in the USA which is a reason for reliability and availability. Japanese pronounce Akebono (Awe-Kay-Bo-No).

Thanks so much you saved me a lot of money worked flawlessly cars quiet as a mouse now 💯

@KrisKasprzak

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

I'm a few years late, but thanks for this video Kris. It really helped me out with my 4th gen. Very clear explanation.

@KrisKasprzak

5 жыл бұрын

Gllad I could help.

Great video Kris! Very through and informative!

The video was very useful you explain everything step-by-step detail by detail I appreciate it keep up the good work good day my friend.

By far the best description and video.

Great video Simple and to the point Nothing extra to get confused over I like that

Great video. Excellent production value for a youtube video with accurate info for the DIYer. Thanks for taking the time.

@KrisKasprzak

8 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, glad I could help.

About to do this right now. THank you so much for taking your time to record this. I owe you lunch. ^ ^

@KrisKasprzak

7 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help.

excellent video and directions !!

Excellent job. Very thorough and detailed. 👍👍👍

@KrisKasprzak

8 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help.

Great video. Thanks!

Thanks for this video, I am about to change the pads on my 2010 TL and this video is very helpful.

@KrisKasprzak

7 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome.

@joaomiranda8237

7 жыл бұрын

Kris Kasprzak

@joaomiranda8237

7 жыл бұрын

Kris Kasprzak

Great video!

Great video! I have to do the rear on my 12 TL and was wondering if it had push or screw in pistons.

Awesome job!!

@KrisKasprzak

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

great video bud

Fantastic tutorial! Question: Were you able to get rid of the screeching noise by only replacing the pads and not the rotors too?

Hey , great video! What size brake bleeder screws does this Acura need? Thanks !

great video

@KrisKasprzak

7 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help.

Great Video and thanks for all your hard work!!! I just would like to point out the wheel lugs should be torqued to 94 ft lbs , as per 2010 tl owners manual pg 550.

@KrisKasprzak

9 жыл бұрын

Daniel Schweizer You are correct, my mistake. I just added some notes on the video at the appropriate times indicating 94 ft-lbs.

You may add cleaning caliper slide pins and reapplying new caliper slide pin silicone paste such as 3M Silicone Paste (silicone lubricant) because it will not beak down rubber products (slide pin accordion style boots). It the slide pins run out of silicone paste lubricant the brakes can get stuck.

Autozone is free to rent tools. I rented a compression tool and torque wrench for free. You just pay for the tool and you get all the money back when you return it

@KrisKasprzak

4 жыл бұрын

Great tip

@supersabrosinho

4 жыл бұрын

Warning: these Auto parts rental tools are NOT calibrated. The torque wrenches take a beating from customers and are often 10-20 ft lbs out of spec

Thanks dude

fantastic video. hoping that you make more onbthe acura tl. perhaps auto transmission flush, and spark plug change. im doing plugs on mine tomorrow. anyway great job.

@KrisKasprzak

8 жыл бұрын

+Sam Taylor Thanks for the feedback. I'm guessing you have seen other TL videos on my channel, if not another good one is the rear end fluid change.

@samtaylor8315

8 жыл бұрын

+Kris Kasprzak i have seen not watched yet. but i will. i didn't get the sho so mine is just front wheel drive. however i bought it with 27k miles off a lease for 19800 so i couldn't pass it up.

so no lubing of shims, pins? etc?

I'm following this video to do this today. I do have a question though, I got a loaner compression tool kit from Autozone but am wondering how to use it on the dual pistons on the front calipers. I haven't started the work yet, just something I was wondering before I get started and can't really find any info anywhere on YT or the internet.

@KrisKasprzak

6 жыл бұрын

I too have a compression kit but I used a c-clamp and one of the metal plates in the compression kit--you can see my setup around he 4:30 mark

thanks a lot

Can you make a video on replacing the rotors please

@macdaddybill

3 жыл бұрын

Only difference for rotors is you need to remove bolts for calipers and hold them up with bungee cord. You may need a rubber mallet to bang on rotors to loosen up.

@chrisjoy9248

2 ай бұрын

Yeah and you gotta get those 2 dumb ass screws which they still use which aren't phlilps head even tho they appear to be stripped those no problem

No need to change the rotors also?

Great job...!!! Question tho, can I bend or remove that indicator thing that the pad has?

@KrisKasprzak

7 жыл бұрын

If you are referring to the "low pad noise maker" I guess you can remove it... Why would you want to?

@98Dc2hIgHcOmp

7 жыл бұрын

Kris Kasprzak: cause I'd ordered them and won't be here till Tuesday so dnt want to keep them squeaking. Thanks

Awesome video! Do you need to change the brake fluid every time u change out the pads?

@KrisKasprzak

8 жыл бұрын

Personally I don't change my brake fluid. Some people recommend it though. I've not looked up the recommendation in my service manual (different from the owners manual).

@dtrrtd774

6 жыл бұрын

Kris Kasprzak Did you have it done by someone else or do you mean it is never changed? Depends how long you keep the car, but for long term, it's definitely advised to avoid seized and sticking caliper pistons.

great video can you send me a link to where i can get that torque wrench i do not want to buy the wrong one. thanks in advance

@KrisKasprzak

8 жыл бұрын

+anwar shaw www.craftsman.com/craftsman-micro-clicker-torque-wrench-1-2inch-drive/p-00931425000P still on sale for $40

U got a question if i hit the brakes on yhe highway and the wheel shakes the rotors are definitely bad right and replace both right not just one not worth the risk?

@KrisKasprzak

2 ай бұрын

That’s what I would do, and have done in the past. there’s a slight chance you could have a bad bushing in your suspension. Might wanna inspect everything first.

Hi Kris Nice video.. However there is a conflict of Caliper guide bolt torque specs.. In the beginning of video, you state the Factory guide book says "Front Caliper guide bolts. @ 36 Ft-lbs torque, and rear @ 17 Ft-lbs torque. Then once you are at the part of actually torquing them. You say Front @ 53 Ft-lbs, and Rear @ 16 Ft-lbs. Thanks Steven

@supersabrosinho

4 жыл бұрын

I know response is late, but the higher specs are the ones in the manual. The ones he put in the beginning are for the older TLs!

The caliper "carrier" bolts are what you're referring to as the caliper "guide" bolt, correct? Using the terms interchangeably confused me. Are the specs the same for a 2012 Acura TL's? I haven't been able to find information anywhere. Thanks in advance.

@adrianreyes2318

6 жыл бұрын

That confused me too. I think when he says "guide bolt" he means the two caliper bolts in the back. And I'm still not sure what he's referring to with "carrier bolt"

Thanks

@KrisKasprzak

3 жыл бұрын

No problem

Does the rotors on a 3.5 fit on a 3.7 tl.and does any year matter or 09 to 11 is different from the 12 -14

@KrisKasprzak

6 жыл бұрын

not sure, maybe ask an auto parts store to cross reference the two models?

where do u find the wheel lock at?? i bought my 2012 tl used wondering if i have one or not

@KrisKasprzak

7 жыл бұрын

check your trunk around the spare tire, glove box, any other compartment in the trunk. Hopefully you have one....

@acuramattb4525

7 жыл бұрын

Ok i will look in the trunk i havent seen that bag in the glove box

IF you don't replace the rotors, won't it still squeak even with new pads?

@KrisKasprzak

6 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily. Squeaking comes more from the pads.

I don’t use a torque wrench but I do get the rotors cut……

Where did you buy the kit for brake job?

@KrisKasprzak

9 жыл бұрын

Robert Lopez Auto Parts Warehouse. Front pads were around $65, rear about the same. Free shipping as well. www.autopartswarehouse.com/

@robertlopez2730

9 жыл бұрын

Kris Kasprzak thank you and thanks for the informative video... I'm due to do the brakes in the front very soon so this really helped me and gave me a good idea how to get the job done right

@KrisKasprzak

9 жыл бұрын

Robert Lopez You're very welcome.

....So why cant I try to change the brakes with a normal jack and one wheel at a time???

@KrisKasprzak

4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever actually used one of those wobbly Jack's?

@diceflawless9115

4 жыл бұрын

@@KrisKasprzak millions of times to change flats. Why cant I use it change brakes? Wasn't trying to be a smart ass. I'm looking for a legit answer, before i change my brakes. Thanks

@KrisKasprzak

4 жыл бұрын

@@diceflawless9115 I've used factory jacks to change tires and they work well for that--because you are never under your car. However, changing pads you may have to crawl under your car to reach a bolt etc. and use excessive force to loosen bolts and such. With all the tugging, I don't think factory jacks are safe enough to go under a car.

@macdaddybill

3 жыл бұрын

You can use but you should have some good jack stands, not worth killing yourself. you can also buy inexpensive hydraulic jack at harbor freight.

Great instructional video! But your torque specs are mostly off.

@KrisKasprzak

8 жыл бұрын

+fpark thanks for pointing this out, i should have consulted my service guide as opposed to as a news group. I have added notes with the correct torque settings over the original ones. I would appreciate it if you double checked these torque settings.

@thechosenone236

8 жыл бұрын

Awesome! and thanks again!

Why don’t you turn the steering wheel to the left so you going to have more room to work on

The Acura TL 2010 AWD's lug nut torque spec is 94ft, it is in the owners' manual.

@KrisKasprzak

6 жыл бұрын

Good tip.

@supersabrosinho

4 жыл бұрын

The Torques in the video are not the same ones in the shop and owners manual. Be careful!

These torque specs may not be correct for a 4th generation TL. They look to be from one of the older generations.

@supersabrosinho

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah there is a lot of conflicting info on Torques. Manual says 53 lbs ft for caliper guide bolts, 80 ft lbs for caliper mount, 94 ft lbs for lug nuts

No Bs!! MF tryed to charge me $245 lol thats dead

Never replace brake pads without lubing the slider pins. It's lazy and it's an incomplete job when you don't lube the pins. 30 percent of premature brake pad wear is do to sticking calipers because the lube had worn off.

If you're changing the pads because of noise then you'd want to turn your rotors. I don't understand the logic of replacing good pads because of noise but not turning the rotors

you should never do a pad install only. you should always replace rotors, or at min Turn them.