Kia Optima: Removal
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Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:88.3
~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
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Loosen the hose eyebolt (C) and
caliper mounting bolts (B), then remove the front caliper assembly (A).
Tightening torque:Brake
hose to caliper (C):
24.5 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.5 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)Caliper assembly
to knuckle (B):
78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)
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Do not loosen the bolts(E) instead of guide rod bolt. |
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Remove the front brake disc by
loosening the screws (A).

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Front brake pads
1.
Loosen the guide rod bolt (B)
and pivot the caliper (A) up out of the way.
Tightening torque:21.6
~ 31.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.1 lb-ft)
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See also:
Installation
1.
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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If you don't
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