Front Brake Pad Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Kia Optima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check the pad wear. Measure the pad thickness and replace it, if it is less than the specified value.
[GAMMA 1.6 T-GDI/THETA 2.4 GDI]
- Standard: 11.5 mm (0.4527 in)
- Service limit: 2.0 mm (0.0787 in)
[THETA 2.0 T-GDI]
- Standard: 13.0 mm (0.5118 in)
- Service limit: 2.0 mm (0.0787 in)
[EPB]
- Standard: 10.5 mm (0.4133 in)
- Service limit: 2.0 mm (0.0787 in)
- Check that grease is applied to sliding contact points. Check for metal damage to the pad and backing.