Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Brake System

Front Brake Caliper

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
11steps
~71min
4/5difficulty
1special tools
0102030405029.422N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Caliper Body
2. Caliper Carrier
3. Inner Pad Shim		 4. Brake Pad
5. Pad Retainer

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

  2. Remove the front wheel and tire.

    (See Suspension System — Wheel)

  3. Remove the hose after loosening the brake hose bolt (A) on the caliper.

    Tightening Torque: 24.5–29 N·m

  4. Remove the caliper body (A) by loosening the guide rod bolt.

    Tightening torque: 21.6–31 N·m

  5. Remove the pad retainer (A).

  6. Remove the caliper support (A) by loosening the caliper mounting bolts.

  7. Remove the caliper support (A) by loosening the caliper mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 98.1–118 N·m

Installation

  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.

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