Kia Optima DL3: Chassis / Parking Brake

Repair procedures

Inspection

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.

Stroke : 6 - 7 clicks

    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 Check 1.

    Repair procedures Inspection Drive shaft 1. Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks or damage

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    Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual: High Mounted Stop Lamp

    Repair procedures Removal 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Remove the roof trim assembly. (Refer to Body - "Roof Trim Assembly") 3. Disconnect the high mounted stop lamp connector (A).

    Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Walk-in Switch

    Components and components location Component Location 1. Walk-in switch Repair procedures Removal    When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply prote

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