Kia Optima: Replacement - Front Disc Brake. Repair procedures - Brake System - Brake System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Replacement

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)


2. Replace pad shim (D), pad retainers (C) and brake pads (B) in the caliper carrier (A).


Removal
1. 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) 2. Loosen the hose eyebolt ( ...

Inspection
Front brake disc thickness check 1. Check the brake pads for wear and fade. 2. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks. 3. Remove all rust and conta ...

See also:

Aux, USB and iPod®* port
If your vehicle has an aux and/or USB(universal serial bus) port or iPod® port, you can use an aux port to connect audio devices and an USB port to plug in an USB and also an iPod® port to plu ...

Air Quality Control System
The air inflow from the outside vehicle can be automatically controlled. Press the () button to activate the “Air Quality Control System”. To deactivate the system, press the () button or air ...

Description
The ECM (Electro Chromatic inside rear view Mirror) is for dimming the reflecting light from a vehicle behind at night, Preventing glare from the light. The forward facing sensor detects brightnes ...

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