Kia Forte: Replacement

Rear Brake Pads

Remove the rear wheel & tire.

Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

2.	Release the parking brake lever and parking brake cable is loose.

Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and then remove the rear caliper body (C).

•	Where necessary prevent the guide rods from rotating with an appropriate wrench.

•	Be careful not to damage the dust covers.

Replace pad retainers (C) and brake pads (B) in the caliper carrier (A).

•	Clean the pad retainer surface at the caliper bracket.

•	Inspect the piston boots for damage and replace if necessary.

•	Check the smooth action of the guide rods, and their dust covers for damage.

5.	Rotate the caliper piston and push the direction of the arrow.

Place the caliper body (C) on the caliper carrier and tighten the guide rod bolts (B).

Tightening torque:

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

Assemble the caliper body so that the piston groove (A) is in-line with the pad center lobe (B).

* Make sure that the piston and pad are tightly attached.

Install the rear wheel & tire.

Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft) ...

Rear Brake Disc Thickness Check 1. Check the brake pads for wear and fade. 2. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks. ...

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