Kia Optima: Brake System / Front Brake Caliper
Components and components location

1. Caliper body
2. Caliper carrier
3. Pad inner shim
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4. Brake pad
5. Pad retainer
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Repair procedures
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Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
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2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel")
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3. |
Remove the hose after loosening the brake hose bolt (A) from the caliper.
Tightening torque:
24.5 - 29.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 - 21.7 lb-ft)
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Brake hose washer (A) must use the new one.

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Remove the caliper body (A) by loosening the guide rod bolt.
Tightening torque:
21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft)
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5. |
Remove the pad retainer (A).

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Remove the caliper carrier (A) by loosening the caliper mouniting bolts.

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Remove the caliper carrier (A) by loosening the caliper mouniting bolts.
Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb·ft)
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Caliper carrier mounting bolts must use the new one.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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2. |
Use a SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.
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Carefully press it to avoid damaging the piston inlet.
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Make sure not to let the piston interfere when assembling
the caliper body to the carrier.
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After installation, bleed the brake system.
(Refer to Brake system - "Brake Bleeding Procedures")
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4. |
Check the brake oil leakage and pedal operating condition.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Brake member assembly
2. Stop lamp switch
3. Brake pedal arm assembly
4. Brake pedal pad
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Components and components location
Components
1. Front Brake Caliper
2. Front Brake Disc
3. Front Axle
Repair procedures
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Other information:
WARNING
Removing radiator cap
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating or
hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in
serious personal injury from escaping hot coolant or steam.
Turn the engine off and wait until it cools ...
Storing driver’s seat positions
1. Shift the shift lever into P (for Automatic transmission) while the engine
start/stop button is ON or ignition switch ON.
2. Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rearview mirror comfortable for the driver.
3. Press SET button on the control panel. The syst ...