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Front Brake Pads

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Kia Forte5 and 2018 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: Locating Guide Rod Bolt And Caliper
    G12166365Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Replace pad shim (D), pad retainers (C) and brake pads (B) in the caliper carrier (A).
Fig 2: Locating Pad Shim, Pad Retainers, Brake Pads And Caliper Carrier
G12166366Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.