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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2. |
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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1. |
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:
The rear view monitor will activate with the ignition switch ON and the shift
lever in the R (Reverse) position.
The system is a supplemental system that shows the area behind the vehicle through
the audio screen while backing up.
This system is a supplemental system only. It is the res ...
Description and operation
Operation Principle
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the vapor hose (A).
2.
Remove the PCV valve (B).
Tightening torque :
1.96 - 2.94 N.m (0.2 - 0.3 kgf.m, 1.45 - 2.17 ...