Kia Optima: Removal
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Remove the rear 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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| 2. |
Remove the rear upper arm (A).

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| 3. |
Loosen the hose eyebolt (C) and
caliper mounting bolts (B), then remove the rear 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 carrier (B):
63.7 ~ 73.5 N.m (6.5 ~ 7.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 54.2 lb-ft)
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Do not loosen the bolts (E) instead of guide rod bolt. |
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| 4. |
Remove the rear brake disc by
loosening the screws (A).

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[With EPB]
| 1. |
Remove the rear 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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| 2. |
Release the parking brake. |
| 3. |
Disconnect the EPB actuator connector
(A).

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| 4. |
Disconnect the brake hose from
the brake caliper by loosening the bolt (B). |
| 5. |
Remove the rear upper arm (A).

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| 6. |
Loosen the caliper mounting bolts
(A) and then remove the rear caliper assembly (B).
Tightening torque:49.0
~ 58.8 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)
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| 7. |
Remove the rear brake disc by
loosening the screws (A).

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Rear 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:
Inspection
Speed Operation Check
1.
Remove the connector (A) from
the wiper motor.
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Inspection
1.
Check the hub for cracks and
the splines for wear.
2.
Check the brake disc for scoring
and damage.
3.
Check the rear axle carrier for
cracks.
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Components - 1 [ General ]
1. Headrest
2. Headrest guide
3. Rear seat back cover
4.Rear seat back frame assembly
5. Rear back armrest board
6. Rear seat cushion cover
7. Rear back armres ...