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Front Brake Pad

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  1. Loosen the brake hose mounting bolt and then remove the brake hose bracket.

    Tightening Torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)

    G12973305Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  2. Put down the caliper body by loosening the guided rod bolt.

    Tightening Torque: 

    21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft)

    G12973306Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Remove the pad return spring (A).
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    NOTE:
    • Pad return springs must be replaced with new ones whenever pads are replaced.
    • Technicians should be careful not to deform pad return springs.
    • When pad return springs are deformed, it may cause improper braking, more fuel consumption.
  4. Replace the brake pad with a new one.
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  5. Install the pad return spring (A).
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    NOTE:
    • Pad return springs must be replaced with new ones whenever pads are replaced.
    • Technicians should be careful not to deform pad return springs.
    • When pad return springs are deformed, it may cause improper braking, more fuel consumption.
  6. Use a SST (09581-2T100) when installing the brake caliper assembly.
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    NOTE:
    • Connect an air hose (B) to the SST after confirming that the valve of the SST is surely closed.
    • Input the SST in the caliper and press the caliper piston while opening the valve of the SST slowly counter-clockwise.
    • Close the valve (A) of the SST and disconnect the air hose (B); then, open the valve again to get the rest of air out and remove the SST from the caliper.
  7. Install the caliper body (A) then tighten the guide rod bolt (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

    21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft)

    G12973311Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Install the brake hose mounting bolt with the brake hose bracket at the shock absorber.

    Tightening Torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)

    G12973312Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA