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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the wheel & tire.
  2. Remove the caliper hose bracket bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G13437712Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. 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 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb.ft)

    G13437713Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the return spring (A) and brake pad (B).
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    NOTE:
    • Pad return springs must be replaced with new ones whenever pads are replaced.
    • Technicians should be careful not to deform pad return springs.
    • When pad return springs are deformed, it may cause improper braking, more fuel consumption
  5. Loosen the caliper bolts and then remove the caliper carrier.

    Tightening torque: 

    78.4 - 98.0 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 - 72.3 lb.ft)

    G13437716Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen the screw and then remove the brake disk (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    4.9 - 5.8 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 Ib.ft)

    G13437717Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.