Kia Forte: Inspection
| Rear Brake Disc Thickness Check |
| 1. |
Check the brake pads for wear and fade.
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| 2. |
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
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| 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.
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| Rear Brake Pad Check |
| 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 the damage of pad, backing metal and contamination with
grease.
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| Rear Brake Disc Runout Check |
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 4. |
If the runout cannot be corrected by changing the position of
the brake disc, replace the brake disc.
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Replacement
Rear Brake Pads
1.
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft ...
Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
2.
Rotate the caliper piston and push the direction of the arrow.
3.
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See also:
Electronic stability control (ESC)
The Electronic Stability control (ESC) system is designed to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks where you are steering and where the vehicle
is actually going. ESC appl ...
Shift Lever Inspection
1.
Check operating of lever of T/M side when operating shift lever
after assembly.
2.
When shift lever to "R" position, check th ...
Replacement
Front brake pads
1.
Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and pivot the caliper (A) up out
of the way.
Tightening torque:
21.6 ~ 31.4 N.m ...
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