Kia Forte: Parking Brake Cable Installation

Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Brake System / Parking Brake System / Parking Brake Cable Installation

Install the parking brake cable (A).

Tightening torque :

8.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

2.	Install the parking brake cable (B), and then install the clip (A).

3.	Install the rear tire and wheel.

4.	Install the parking brake cable (B) and then cable retainer (A).

Apply a coating of the specified grease to each sliding parts (A) of the ratchet plate or the ratchet pawl.

Specified grease:

Multi purpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No.2

Install the parking brake cable adjuster, then adjust the parking brake lever stroke by turning adjusting nut (A).

Parking brake lever stroke:

5 ~ 7 clicks (Pull the lever with 196N (20 kgf, 44 lbf))

After repairing the parking brake shoe, adjust the brake shoe clearance, and then adjust the parking brake lever stroke. (Refer to "Parking brake shoe installation")

7.	Release the parking brake lever fully, and check that parking brakes do not drag when the rear wheels are turned. Readjust if necessary.

8.	Make sure that the parking brakes are fully applied when the parking brake lever is pulled up fully.

Reconnect the connector (A) of parking brake switch.

Inspect the continuity of parking brake switch.

When the brake lever is pulled: continuity

When the brake lever is released: no continuity

10.	Install the floor console. (Refer to Body - "Floor console")

Parking Brake Cable Removal

The parking brake cables must not be bent or distorted. This will lead to stiff operation and premature failure. ...

Parking Brake Cable Adjustment

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Kia Forte: Parking Brake Cable Installation

Parking Brake Cable Removal

Parking Brake Cable Adjustment

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