Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Brake System

Brake Pad

In this manual: Brake System
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
33steps
~208min
5/5difficulty
2special tools
0102030405031.423N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Repair Procedures

Replacement

Front Brake Pad

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

  2. Remove the front wheel and tire.

    (See Suspension System — Wheel)

  3. Loosen the guide pin bolt, then rotate the caliper body (A) upward.

    Tightening torque: 21.6–31 N·m

  4. Remove the brake pad (A).

  5. Remove the pad retainer (A).

Rear Brake Pad

[EPB Applied]

  1. Release the parking brake.

  2. Before removing the rear caliper, perform the "Brake Pad Replacement Mode" using the KDS.

  3. Select C2 (Release) on the screen below.

  4. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

  5. Remove the rear wheel and tire.

    (See Suspension System — Wheel)

  6. Disconnect the EPB actuator connector (A).

  7. Loosen the guide pin bolt, then rotate the caliper body (A) upward.

    Tightening Torque: 21.6–31 N·m

  8. Remove the brake pad (A).

  9. Remove the pad retainer (A).

[EPB Not Applied]

  1. Release the parking brake.

  2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

  3. Remove the rear wheel and tire.

    (See Suspension System — Wheel)

  4. Disconnect the parking brake cable (A) after removing the parking brake cable retaining clip.

  5. Loosen the guide pin bolt, then rotate the caliper body (A) upward.

    Tightening Torque: 21.6–31 N·m

  6. Remove the brake pad (A).

  7. Remove the pad retainer (A).

Installation

[Front Brake Pad]

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  2. Use SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.

  3. After installation, bleed the brake system.

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

  4. Check for brake fluid leakage and pedal condition.

[Rear Brake Pad]

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  2. Use SST (09580-0U000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.

  3. After installation, bleed the brake system.

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

  4. Apply the parking brake several times and check that it operates normally.

  5. Inspect for spilled brake fluid.

  6. Apply the parking brake several times and check that it operates normally.

Inspection

Inspect Brake Pads

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

    Front Brake Disc Thickness / Pad Thickness

    - Standard: 11 mm (0.43 in.)

    - Service Limit: 2.0 mm (0.78 in.)

    Rear Brake Disc Thickness / Pad Thickness

    - Standard: 10 mm (0.3937 in.)

    - Service Limit: 2.0 mm (0.78 in.)

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

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