Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 03029 | 10/17/2003 | 10004801 | Brake system indicator comes on and goes off. *tt | 01/08/2004 | |
| 01017 | 05/12/2003 | 01017 | 10001602 | Brake pedal, steering wheel, or vehicle vibrates while braking. *tt | 06/16/2003 |
| 01017 | 04/14/2003 | 01017 | 10001571 | Brake pedal, steering wheel, or vehicle vibrates while braking. *tt | 06/06/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 1102 | 11/16/2002 | 10014061 | Troubleshooting abs or tcs diagnostic trouble code 51 and/or 53. *nm | 04/27/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10009252 | The compact abs/tcs (modulator, pump, and accumulator all in one) system does a self-check (a brief grunt or groan) when backing out of the garage or drive forward after the vehicle's been sitting. the noise is normal. october tech line i | 09/20/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||||
| 1003 | 10/16/2003 | 10004959 | Testing brake fluid for petroleum contamination. various models including 2003 and 2004 nsx and 2004 rsx. *tt | 01/21/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/16/2004 | 14396 | 3 | 05/24/2003 |
| 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 heating). this was done at no charge under warranty. on 4/26/05 (less than one year later) with 26,097 miles, acura resurfaced the rotor as a good will gesture at no charge because of extreme vibration while braking again. i was advised that the next time i would have to pay for the repairs. now 10/25/06 with 34,500 miles i'm replacing the brake rotors and pads with brembo rotors and pads not oem because of the same reason. in 2004 acura tl's with manual transmissions had bigger rotors and pads. probably to correct the design problem that surfaced with 2003 manuals. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/11/2001 | 2 | 06/10/2002 | |
| When brakes are applied vehicle drags and front vibrates. contacted dealer, dealer replaced rotors/pads; but problem still occurring. *ak the consumer stated that the front and rear rotors and pads failed and were replaced. the problem still occurs intermittently. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/11/2001 | 2 | 06/10/2002 | |
| When brakes are applied vehicle drags and front vibrates. contacted dealer, dealer replaced rotors/pads; but problem still occurring. *ak the consumer stated that the front and rear rotors and pads failed and were replaced. the problem still occurs intermittently. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 08/26/2006 | 36000 | 10 | 07/16/2002 |
| 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 tolerances to the rotor when brake pressure released. upon emergency braking, brake pedal travel was excessive, and an accident was narrowly avoided. corrosion was machined from caliper mount/bracket and weather resistant lubricant applied. pads and shims were original manufacturer parts. acura cl 2003. *ak | |||