Kia Optima: Brake System / Front Brake Caliper
Components and components location
1. Caliper body
2. Caliper carrier
3. Pad inner shim
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4. Brake pad
5. Pad retainer
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Repair procedures
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Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
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Remove the front wheel and tire.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel")
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3. |
Remove the hose after loosening the brake hose bolt (A) from the caliper.
Tightening torque:
24.5 - 29.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 - 21.7 lb-ft)
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Brake hose washer (A) must use the new one.
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Remove the caliper body (A) by loosening the guide rod bolt.
Tightening torque:
21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft)
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5. |
Remove the pad retainer (A).
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Remove the caliper carrier (A) by loosening the caliper mouniting bolts.
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Remove the caliper carrier (A) by loosening the caliper mouniting bolts.
Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb·ft)
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Caliper carrier mounting bolts must use the new one.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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2. |
Use a SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.
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Carefully press it to avoid damaging the piston inlet.
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Make sure not to let the piston interfere when assembling
the caliper body to the carrier.
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After installation, bleed the brake system.
(Refer to Brake system - "Brake Bleeding Procedures")
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4. |
Check the brake oil leakage and pedal operating condition.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Brake member assembly
2. Stop lamp switch
3. Brake pedal arm assembly
4. Brake pedal pad
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Components and components location
Components
1. Front Brake Caliper
2. Front Brake Disc
3. Front Axle
Repair procedures
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Other information:
Master Warning light
• This warning light informs the driver of the following situations
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar blind
- Lamp malfunction
- High Beam Assist malfunction
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction
- Ele ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Intake camshaft
2. Exhaust camshaft
3. Intake CVVT assembly
4. Exhaust CVVT assembly
5. Timing chain
6. Timing chain tensioner arm
7. Timing chain tensioner
8. Timing chain guide
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