2004 Acura TL Brakes Problems

“I was driving at about 45-50 MPH when the brakes suddenly came on very hard without me touching the brake peddle and the car slowed very rapidly (in a straight line) almost to a stop. The brakes were then released as suddenly as they had been applied before the car came to a complete stop. The pulses from the antilock braking system (ABS) during the braking period indicated the brakes were being applied rather than a problem with the automatic transmission. …”

“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 slam on my brakes today to avoid hitting a car. The ABS kicked in like it should and I heard the clicking of it going on and off. I stopped in time but noticed when I step on my brake now, it goes about half way down before they start to engage. Ii did a search and found the following TSB 07-041. This is a safety issue! Honda is recalled the odyssey vehicles for the same issue. It is a known issue in 2004 through 2006 Acura TL and no action is being taken. This is the second instance at 64000 miles. …”

“2004 Acura TL at has soft and spongy brakes. Braking seems useless under hard-braking conditions. It all started when I had to hit the brakes to avoid hitting road debris, ABS went into action and the car stopped in a dime, however, a few days after the event, I noticed the brakes getting spongy and soft. I went to get my brake pads and rotor changed along with a brake fluid change. It worked fine for a week but then it went back to soft and spongy. …”

“The biggest problem with my Acura is the battery. I have replaced at least 4 batteries since about 39,000 miles. I never knew why my battery was dying until about two months ago, an employee at Acura told me that the hands free link is draining too much of the battery because of some faulty equipment. I asked for them to cover it for free and was denied because there is no recall with that equipment yet. They are aware that other acuras have had the same problem and yet they still won't cover my cost for new equipment or at least cover cost to get the hands free disconnected. …”