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Front Brake Pads

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Kia Forte5, 2015 Kia Forte Koup, and 2015 Kia Forte. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  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 (2.2 ~ 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Guide Rod Bolt & Pivot
    G09743766Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Replace pad shim (D), pad retainers (C) and brake pads (B) in the caliper carrier (A).
    Fig 2: Pad Shim, Pad Retainers & Brake Pads
    G09743767Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.