Service and Repair
Notes
INSPECTION
Raise vehicle and support the frame.
Remove the front wheel.
Look through side of caliper to visually check pad thickness. Also check to see if wear indicator is touching the disc assembly. Always replace pads if wear indicator touches rotor. NOTICE: Hydraulic fluid will damage paint. If fluid gets on a painted surface, wipe off immediately.
REMOVAL
Remove the two caliper assembly bolts and pull caliper from disc.
Remove the brake pads from the adapter.
Remove the two adapter mounting bolts and then remove the adapter.
Remove the two screws and then remove the disc assembly.
INSPECTION
Check for oil or grease on the pads or on the disc assembly.
Check pad lining thickness. If below minimum, replace pad. Minimum Thickness: 0.08 inch (2.0 mm) New Thickness: 0.37 inch (9.5 mm)
Visually check disc for damage or wear.
Measure disc thickness. If below minimum, replace disc assembly. Standard: 0.94 inch (24 mm) Minimum: .088 inch (22.4 mm)
Visually check the piston seal for holes, tears, or other damage. Replace using piston repair kit.
INSTALLATION
Place disc assembly on front axle and install the disc screws. Check the disc runout from the outer surface. Runout: 0.004 inch (0.10 mm) at 4.7 inch (12 cm) from disc center
Check that anti-rattle clip is on the adapter and then install the adapter and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 17 ft. lbs. (23.5 Nm)
Place brake pads on adapter.
Using a C-clamp or similar device, push the caliper piston into the caliper.
Place the caliper assembly in position on the disc assembly. Tighten the bolts to 72 ft. lbs. (98 Nm)
Install the tire and .
Pump the brake pedal three times and then check brake movement while rotating the tire.
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Terms of UseHow do I change the front brake pads on a 2000 Kia Sportage 2WD?you jack it up ,make sure its safe,and remove the front wheels,and remove the caliper bolts and pull the calipers of of it,press them in real slowly with a c-clamp,and check the rotors to see if there bad ,if there alright put the new shoes in place and replace the calipers on it,and replace the bolts,tighten them good ,install the wheels ,and test drive it,and your done,good luck,i hope this help,s.
