Kia Soul: Disc brakes and pads Inspection
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers
for fluid leakage.
Front Brake |
Front Brake Disc Thickness Check
1. |
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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Rear Brake |
Rear brake disc thickness check
1. |
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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Rear 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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Rear 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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Chassis/Body nuts & bolts Inspection
1.
Tighten bolts and nuts on chassis and body.
(1)
Where necessary, tighten all the parts of the chassis.
A.
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Disc brakes and pads Replacement
Front brake pads
1.
Remove the front wheel & tire.
2.
Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and pivot the caliper body (A) up
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