Kia Optima: Chassis / Parking Brake
Repair procedures
Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake lever
is depressed with 44 lbf, 196 N(20 kgf) of force. Also, the parking brake alone
should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more
or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer.
Repair procedures
Inspection
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers for
fluid leakage.
Front Brake
Front Brake Disc Thickness
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Drive shaft
1.
Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks
or damage
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Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel")
3.
Loosen the bolt and nut (A) and then remove the rear lower arm from the ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Rear bumper assembly
2. Rear bumper side under cover
3. Rear bumper side bracket [LH]
4. Rear bumper side bracket [RH]
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