Kia Optima: Chassis / Parking Brake

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Maintenance / 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

Disc Brakes and Pads

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 Chec ...

Drive Shafts and Boots

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 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Care of seat belts

Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified. In addition, care should be taken to assure that seat belts and belt hardware are not damaged by seat hinges, doors or other abuse. WARNING - Pinched seat belt Make sure that the webbing and/or buckle does not get caught or pinched in ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Recommended cold tire inflation pressures

All tire pressures (including the spare) should be checked when the tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1.6 km (1 mile). Recommended pressures must be maintained for the best ride, top vehicle handling, and minimu ...