Kia Forte: Inspection
Front brake disc thickness check
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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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Front 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 that grease is applied, to sliding contact points and the
pad and backing metal for damage.
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Front 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 does not exceed 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
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 ...
Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
2.
Compress the piston into the caliper body using the SST(09581-11000).
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See also:
Hazard Lamp Switch Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the center fascia panel.
(Refer to Body - "Center Fascia Panel")
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Brake Booster Vacuum Pressure Sensor Removal
Brake Booster Vacuum Pressure Sensor can not be replaced separately
due to vacuum leak.
Therefore, the sensor mu ...
On-vehicle Inpection
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First of all, check for DTCs. If a DTC is present, perform
troubleshooting in accordan ...
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