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. ...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 out of the wa ...See also:
Steering Gear box. Components
1. Steering Gear box
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Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS). Specifications
Specification
Temperature
Resistance (kΩ)
°C
°F
-40
-40
40.93 ~ 48.35
-20
-4
13.89 ~ 16.03
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Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect against theft (if equipped). The ignition
key can be removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, push the ...