Rear Brake Pads

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Kia Soul. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")
Release the parking brake lever and parking brake cable is loose.
Remove the parking brake cable (B), after removing the clip (A).

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Loosen the guide rod bolts (A) and then hold the caliper housing (B) with wire.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the pad return springs (A).

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Remove the brake pads (A).

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Remove the pad liner (A).

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NOTE: Place the return spring, pad liner, inner brake shim, and brake pad all at the same time when replacing the brake pad.
Install the pad liner (A) with a new one.

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Install the brake pads (A) with a new one.

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Install the pad return springs (A) with a new one.

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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.
Rotate the caliper piston clockwise by using a SST (09580-0U000).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.