Kia Sportage: Rear Disc Brake: Repair procedures| Removal |
| 1. |
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
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| 2. |
Remove the rear shock absorber (A). [2WD Only]
(Refer to the Suspension group - rear shock absorber)
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| 3. |
Remove the rear upper arm (B). [2WD Only]
(Refer to the Suspension group - rear upper arm) |
| 4. |
Loosen the hose eyebolt (B) and caliper mounting bolts (C), then remove the rear caliper assembly (A).
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| 5. |
Remove the rear brake disc by loosening the screws (A).
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| Replacement |
| 1. |
Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and pivot the caliper (A) up out of the way.
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| 2. |
Replace pad shim (D), pad retainers (C) and brake pads (B) in the caliper bracket (A).
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| Inspection |
| 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, of same distance (5mm)
from the brake disc outer circle.
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| 4. |
If wear exceeds the limit, replace the discs and pad assembly left and right of the vehicle. |
| 1. |
Check the pad wear. Measure the pad thickness and replace it, if it is less than the specified value.
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| 2. |
Check that grease is applied, to sliding contact points and the pad and backing metal for damage. |
| 1. |
Place a dial gauge about 5mm (0.2 in.) from the outer circumference of the brake disc, and measure the runout of the disc.
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| 2. |
If the runout of the brake disc exceeds the limit specification, replace the disc, and then measure the runout again. |
| 3. |
If the runout exceeds the limit specification, install the
brake disc after turning it 180° and then check the runout of the brake
disc again. |
| 4. |
If the runout cannot be corrected by changing the position of the brake disc, replace the brake disc. |
| Installation |
| 1. |
Installation is the reverse of removal. |
| 2. |
Use a SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.
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| 3. |
After installation, bleed the brake system. (Refer to Brake system bleeding) |
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad")
3.
Remove the BCM (A) after removing the nuts, connecto ...