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Front brake pads

  1. Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and pivot the caliper (A) up out of the way.

    Tightening torque: 

    21.6 ~ 31.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.2 k.m, 15.9 ~ 23.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Locating Loosening Guide Rod Bolt Of Caliper
    G11816797Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Replace pad shim (D), pad retainers (C) and brake pads (B) in the caliper carrier (A).
Fig 2: Locating Pad Shim, Pad Retainers, Brake Pads And Caliper Carrier
G11816798Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.