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Front Brake Disc Thickness Check

  1. Check the brake pads for wear and fade.
  2. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
  3. Remove all rust and contamination from the surface, and measure the disc thickness at 8 points, at least, at the same distance (5 mm) apart from the brake disc outer circle.

    Front brake disc thickness 

    Standard

    • 15 inch: 23.0 mm (0.9055 in.)
    • 16 inch: 25.0 mm (0.9843 in.)

      Service limit

    • 15 inch: 21.0 mm (0.8268 in.)
    • 16 inch: 23.4 mm (0.9213 in.)

      Deviation: Less than 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.)

    G13304911Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. If wear exceeds the limit, replace the discs and pad assembly left and right of the vehicle.