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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

    G13304898Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
  2. Loosen the guide rod bolt (A) and then pivot the caliper body (B) up out of the way.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13304899Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the pad return springs (A).
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  4. Remove the brake pads (A).
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  5. Remove the pad liner (A).
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  6. Disconnect the brake hose (A) from the brake caliper by loosening the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    24.5 - 29.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 - 21.7 lb.ft)

    G13304903Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the brake caliper (A) by loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    78.4 - 98.0 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 - 72.3 lb.ft)

    G13304904Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the front brake disc (A) by loosening the screws.

    Tightening torque: 

    4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb.ft, 43.4 - 52.1 lb.in)

G13304905Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.