Kia Forte BD Quiz
Brake System

Front Disc Brake

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26steps
~161min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
04080120160200127.594N·mlb·ft
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Caliper Body
2. Caliper Bracket
3. Brake Pad [Inner]
4. Brake Pad [Outer]		 5. Return Spring
6. Inner Shim
7. Bleeder Screw Cap
8. Bleeder Screw

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

  2. Loosen the guide pin bolt (A) and rotate the caliper body (B) upward. Do not stretch the brake hose.

    Tightening torque: 21.6–31 N·m

  3. Remove the pad return springs (A).

  4. Remove the brake pads (A).

  5. Remove the pad shim (A).

  6. Disconnect the brake hose (A) from the brake caliper by removing the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 24.5–29 N·m

  7. Remove the brake caliper (A) by loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 78.4–98 N·m

  8. Remove the front brake disc (A) by loosening the screws.

    Tightening torque:

    4.9–5.9 N·m (0.5–0.6 kgf·m, 3.6–4.3 ft·lbf, 43.4–52.1 in·lbf)

Replacement

Brake Pad

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

  2. Loosen the guide pin bolt (A) and rotate the caliper body (B) upward. Do not stretch the brake hose.

    Tightening torque: 21.6–31 N·m

  3. Remove the pad return springs (A).

  4. Remove the brake pads (A).

  5. Remove the pad shim (A).

Inspection

Front Brake Disc Thickness Inspection

  1. Inspect the brake pads for wear and discoloration.

  2. Inspect the brake disc for damage and cracks.

  3. Remove all rust and contamination from the surface, then measure the disc thickness at 8 points at equal distances (5 mm) from the outer edge of the brake disc.

    Front brake disc thickness

    Standard

    - 15 inch: 23.0 mm (0.9055 in)

    - 16 inch: 25.0 mm (0.9843 in)

    Service Limit

    - 15 inch: 21.0 mm (0.8268 in)

    - 16 inch: 23.4 mm (0.9213 in)

    Runout: Less than 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)

  4. If wear exceeds the service limit, replace the discs and pads as a set, left and right of the vehicle.

Front Brake Pad Inspection

  1. Check pad wear. Measure the pad thickness and replace it if it is less than the specified value.

    Pad Thickness

    Standard Value:

    - 15 inch: 11.0 mm (0.4331 in)

    - 16 inch: 11.5 mm (0.4528 in)

    Service Limit

    - 15 inch: 2.0 mm (0.0787 in)

    - 16 inch: 2.0 mm (0.0787 in)

  2. Make sure grease is applied to the sliding contact points, and check the pad and backing plate for damage.

Front Brake Disc Runout Inspection

  1. Position a dial indicator approximately 5 mm (0.2 in) from the outer edge of the brake disc and measure disc runout.

    Brake disc runout Limit: 0.04 mm (0.00157 in.) or less (new)

  2. If brake disc runout exceeds the limit, replace the disc, then measure the runout again.

  3. If the runout does not exceed the limit, install the brake disc rotated 180°, then check the brake disc runout again.

  4. If runout cannot be corrected by changing the position of the brake disc, replace the brake disc.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  2. Use SST (09581-2T100) when installing the brake caliper assembly.

  3. After installation, bleed the brake system.

    (Refer to Brake System - "Brake Bleeding Procedures")

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