Kia Optima: Brake System / Front Brake Caliper

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2020 Service and Repair Manual / Brake System / Brake System / Front Brake Caliper

Components and components location

Components

1. Caliper body
2. Caliper carrier
3. Pad inner shim

4. Brake pad
5. Pad retainer

Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the front wheel and tire. (Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel")

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)

Brake hose washer (A) must use the new one.

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)

5.	Remove the pad retainer (A).

6.	Remove the caliper carrier (A) by loosening the caliper mouniting bolts.

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)

Caliper carrier mounting bolts must use the new one.

Installation

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Use a SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.

•	Carefully press it to avoid damaging the piston inlet.

•	Make sure not to let the piston interfere when assembling the caliper body to the carrier.

3.	After installation, bleed the brake system. (Refer to Brake system - "Brake Bleeding Procedures")

4.	Check the brake oil leakage and pedal operating condition.

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