Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Brake System

Brake Pedal

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
9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
0102030405017.613N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Brake Pedal Assembly
2. Stop Lamp Switch
3. Brake Pedal Lever Assembly
4. Brake Pedal Pad

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 driver airbag module.

    (Refer to Restraint System — "Driver Airbag Module")

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

  5. Separate the lock pin (A) and the flat head pin (B).

  6. Loosen the nuts (A) and (B) and remove the brake pedal assembly.

    Tightening torque:

    (A) : 12,7–17.6 N·m

    (B): 16,7–26 N·m

Inspection

  1. Inspect the brake pedal for bending or twisting.

  2. Inspect the brake pedal return spring for damage.

  3. Inspect the stop lamp switch.

    (Refer to Brake System - "Stop Lamp Switch")

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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