Kia Sportage: Troubleshooting
Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Brake System / Troubleshooting
| Troubleshooting |
| Problem Symptoms Table |
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the
problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the like cause of the
problem. Check each part in order.
If necessary, replace these parts.
| Symptom | Suspect Area | Reference |
| Lower pedal or spongy pedal | 1. Brake system (Fluid leaks) 2. Brake system (Air in) 3. Piston seals (Worn or damaged) 4. Rear brake shoe clearance(Out of adjustment) 5. Master cylinder (Inoperative) | repair air·bleed replace adjust replace |
| Brake drag | 1. Brake pedal free play (Minimum) 2. Parking brake lever travel (Out of adjustment) 3. Parking brake wire (Sticking) 4. Rear brake shoe clearance(Out of adjustment) 5. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted) 6. Piston (Stuck) 7. Piston (Frozen) 8. Anchor or Return spring (Inoperative) 9. Booster system (Vacuum leaks) 10. Master cylinder (Inoperative) | adjust adjust repair adjust replace replace replace replace repair replace |
| Brake pull | 1. Piston (Sticking) 2. Pad or lining (Oily) 3. Piston (Frozen) 4. Disc (Scored) 5. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted) | replace replace replace replace replace |
| Hard pedal but brake inefficient | 1. Brake system (Fluid leaks) 2. Brake system (Air in) 3. Pad or lining (Worn) 4. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted) 5. Rear brake shoe clearance(Out of adjustment) 6. Pad or lining (Oily) 7. Pad or lining (Glazed) 8. Disc (Scored) 9. Booster system (Vacuum leaks) | repair air·bleed replace replace adjust replace replace replace repair |
| Noise from brake | 1. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted) 2. Installation bolt (Loosen) 3. Disc (Scored) 4. Sliding pin (Worn) 5. Pad or lining (Dirty) 6. Pad or lining (Glazed) 7. Anchor or Return spring (Faulty) 8. Brake pad shim (Damage) 9. Shoe hold-down spring (Damage) | replace adjust replace replace clean replace replace replace replace |
| Brake fades | 1. Master cylinder (Inoperative) | replace |
| Brake vibration, pulsation | 1. Brake booster (Vacuum leaks) 2. Pedal free play 3. Master cylinder (Inoperative) 4. Caliper (Damage) 5. Master cylinder cap seal 6. Damaged brake lines | replace adjust replace replace replace replace |
| Brake Chatter | Brake
chatter is usually caused by loose or worn components, or glazed or
burnt linings. Rotors with hard spots can also contribute to brake
chatter. Additional causes of chatter are out-of-tolerance rotors, brake
lining not securely attached to the shoes, loose wheel bearings and
contaminated brake lining. |
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
Tool(Number and Name)IllustrationUse09581-11000Piston expanderSpreading the front disc brake piston.
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Brake System
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Other Information:
Balance Shaft & Oil Pump: Repair procedures
Removal
BSM (Balance Shaft Module) Chain System
1.
Remove the timing chain.
(Refer to Timing System in this group)
2.
Install a stopper pin (A) after compressing the balance shaft chain tens ...
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label directions when using any chemical cleaner
or polish. Read all warning and caution statements that appear on the label.
CAUTION - Headlight lens
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