Kia Sorento: Front Disc Brake Inspection
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Check the brake pads for wear and fade.
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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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| 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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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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Front Disc Brake Replacement
Front Disc Brake InstallationValve Body Removal
1.
Remove the air duct.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air cleaner")
2.
Remove the battery and the battery tray.
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Thermostat Troubleshooting
Symptoms
Possible Causes
Remedy
Coolant leakage
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From the thermostat gasket
Check the mounting bolts ...
Specification
Pressure
[kPa (kgf/cm², in H2O)
Output Voltage (V)
-3.75 (-0.038, -15.05)
4.5
0
1.5
+1.25 (0.013, 5.02)
0.5
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