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Caliper Assembly

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  1. Remove the wheel & tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    88.2. - 107.8 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 - 79.5 lb.ft)

    G13080100Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
  2. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt (A).
    G13080101Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and pivot the caliper (A) up out of the way.
    G13080102Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the return spring (A) and brake pad (B).
    G13080103Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13080104Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    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.
  5. Disconnect the caliper (B) by loosening the caliper mounting bolts (A).
    G13080105Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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