Kia Stinger CK Quiz
Brake System

Parking Brake Assembly

In this manual: Brake System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 19Emission Control System — 12Engine Control System/Fuel System — 51Automatic Transmission System — 34All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System — 7Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 25Steering — 8Restraints — 19Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 47Front Seat Belt — 63Body Electrical System — 99Windshield Wiper/Washer — 11Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
10steps
~60min
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Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

  2. Remove the airbag lower panel.

    (Refer to Body - "Under Cover Panel")

  3. Remove the knee airbag.

    (Refer to Passive Safety System - "Knee Airbag (KAB) Module").

  4. Disconnect the stop lamp switch connector (A).

  5. Pull the stopper plate (A) in the direction shown by the arrow, then rotate the brake switch (B) 45° clockwise and remove it.

  6. Inspect the removed stop lamp switch according to the procedures described below.

    1. Confirm proper connection with the terminal part.

      • Confirm that the connector is properly secured and that the connection mark is present.

    2. Perform a resistance check of the parts.

Installation

  1. Hold the brake pedal arm and fully insert the brake switch so that the contact part is not visible.

  2. After inserting, rotate the brake switch 45° counterclockwise, then install the stopper plate by pressing it.

  3. Check the clearance between the stop lamp switch and the bracket.

    Stop lamp switch clearance (A): 1.0-2.0 mm (0.04-0.08 in.)

  4. Connect the stop lamp switch connector (A).

Inspection

1. Check Fuses

Install a test fuse in place of the switch fuse and the relay fuse part to confirm normal operation.

2. Analyze CAN Data

  1. Analyze the KDS data and check the brake switch for proper operation.

    1. Connect the KDS to the self-diagnosis connector.

    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.

    3. Press the brake pedal.

    4. Inspect the "Brake Switch" circuit, which displays the "Sensor Data" in the GDS.

      Normal signal pattern: The brake pressure sensor signal value will change according to the brake switch ON/OFF state.

3. Inspect Connector for Each Part

Check each connector for damage, overheated terminals, or incomplete connection.

[Engine Room Junction Box]

[ABS/VDC Control Module]

4. Inspect Lamp Circuit

Connect the probe to each terminal wire and check the signal waveform.

[Brake Light Switch Input/Output]

[Oscilloscope Waveform Screen]

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