Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Parking Brake Assembly Installation
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Parking Brake Shoe
- Install the shoe hold-down pin (A) and spring (B) by pushing and turning the spring.

- Install the lever assembly (D) and the upper return spring (C).

- Install the adjuster assembly (B) and the lower return spring (A).

- Install the hub assembly. (Refer to Drive Shaft and Axle - "Rear Hub - Carrier")
- Install the parking brake cable (B), then install the clip (A).

- Install the rear brake disc, then adjust the rear brake shoe clearance.
- Remove the plug from the disc.

- Turn the adjuster gear with a screwdriver until the drum stops, then back it off 5 notches in the opposite direction.

- Remove the plug from the disc.
- Install the brake caliper assembly. (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")
- Install the tire and wheel after installing the cap on the disc.
- If the parking brake shoes or brake disc are replaced, perform the brake shoe break-in procedure.
- When using the parking brake with 69 N (7 kgf, 15 lbf) of force, drive the vehicle 500 meters (0.31 mile) at a speed of 60 km/h.
- Repeat the above procedure more than two times.
- Must hold on a 30% grade.
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