Kia Optima: Chassis / Parking Brake

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Service and Repair Manual / Maintenance / Chassis / Parking Brake

Repair procedures

Inspection

Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake lever is depressed with 44 lbf, 196 N(20 kgf) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer.

Stroke : 6 - 7 clicks

Disc Brakes and Pads

Repair procedures Inspection Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage. Front Brake Front Brake Disc Thickness Chec ...

Drive Shafts and Boots

Repair procedures Inspection Drive shaft 1. Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks or damage ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Service and Repair Manual: Steering System

Service data Service Data Item Specification Type Electric Power Steering System Steering gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack stroke 156 ± 1 mm (6.14 ± 0.0039 i ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Owner's Manual: Easy access function

The system will move the driver's seat automatically as follows: Without smart key system - It will move the driver’s seat rearward when the ignition key is removed and front driver`s door is opened. - It will move the driver’s seat forward when the ignition key is inserted. With sm ...