Kia Soul: Front Disc Brake. 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
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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 180В° 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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Front Disc Brake. Replacement
Front brake pads
1.
Remove the front wheel & tire.
2.
Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and pivot the caliper body (A) up
out of the wa ...
Front Disc Brake. Installation
Brake caliper assembly
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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Voice Recognition
When using the voice recognition feature, only commands listed within the
user's manual are supported.
Be aware that during the operation of the voice recognition system, pressing
any k ...
Brake Pedal. Removal
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery
cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - & ...