Kia Sorento: Brake Pad Repair procedures

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Brake System / Brake System / Brake Pad Repair procedures

Replacement

Front Brake Pad

1.	Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the front wheel and tire. (Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel")

Remove the guide rod bolt (A) and then pivot the caliper body (B) up out of the way.

Tightening torque :

37.2 - 41.1 N·m (3.8 - 4.2 kgf·m, 27.4 - 30.3 lb·ft)

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4.	Remove the brake pad (A).

Remove the pad retainer (A).

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•	When replacing the brake pads, replace both the brake pads, pad retainer, and pad shim.

•	Note the direction when replacing the pad retainer and inner pad shim.

•	When replacing the brake pad retainer, make sure there is no gap.

•	Decrease / drag / noise can occur during brake operation if there is a gap or the pad retainer deformed.

•	Be careful not to deform the return part of the pad retainer(retraction part).

Rear Brake Pad

Release the parking brake.

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EPB Apply : Perform the order below with the KDS.

(S/W Management → ABSESP - Braking Control → Brake Pad Change Mode)

Refer to the KDS screen for operating conditions and details

•	EPB None Apply : Release the parking brake pedal and parking brake cable is loose.

2.	Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.

3.	Remove the rear wheel and tire. (Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel")

Disconnect the EPB connector or parking brake cable.

•	EPB Apply : Disconnect the EPB connector (A).

•	EPB None Apply : Remove the parking brake cable (B), after removing the clip (A).

Remove the guide rod bolt (A) and then pivot the caliper body (B) up out of the way.

Tightening torque :

37.2 - 41.1 N·m (3.8 - 4.2 kgf·m, 27.4 - 30.3 lb·ft)

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6.	Remove the brake pad (A).

Remove the pad retainer (A).

Brake System — Brake System / Brake Pad / Repair procedures / Replacement illustration

•	When replacing the brake pads, replace both the brake pads, pad retainer, and pad shim.

•	Note the direction when replacing the pad retainer and inner pad shim.

•	When replacing the brake pad retainer, make sure there is no gap.

•	Decrease / drag / noise can occur during brake operation if there is a gap or the pad retainer deformed.

•	Be careful not to deform the return part of the pad retainer(retraction part).

Inspection

Brake Pad Check

Check the pad wear. Measure the pad thickness and replace it, if it is less than the specified value.

Front brake disc thickness pad thickness

- Standard : 11 mm (0.43 in)

- Service Limit : 2.0 mm (0.07 in)

Rear brake disc thickness pad thickness

- Standard : 10 mm (0.3937 in.)

- Service Limit : 2.0 mm (0.07 in)

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2.	Check that grease is applied to sliding contact points and check the pad and backing metal for damage.

Installation

[Front Brake Pad]

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Use SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.

•	Carefully press it to avoid damaging the piston inlet.

•	Make sure not to let the piston interfere when assembling the caliper body to the carrier.

3.	Check the brake oil leakage and pedal operating condition.

[Rear Brake Pad]

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Be careful not to tilt the piston when inserting the piston.

•	Press the piston by rotating it clockwise. [EPB Apply]

•	Press the piston clockwise using SST (09580-0U000). [EPB None Apply]

•	Do not apply excessive force when inserting the piston.

•	Rotate the piston slowly to prevet damage to the piston boot.

•	Before installing the caliper body, check the position of the piston groove. [EPB Apply] [EPB None Apply]

After installing the rear caliper, perform “Brake Pad Replacement Mode” using the KDS.

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EPB Apply : Perform the order below with the KDS.

(S/W Management → ABSESP - Braking Control → Brake Pad Change Mode)

Refer to the KDS screen for operating conditions and details

•	EPB None Apply : After disassembling/assembling the caliper body or replacing the brake caliper, parking brake cable or brake disc, re-adjust the parking brake. (Refer to Parking Brake System - "Parking Brake Pedal Assembly")

3.	Apply the parking brake several times and check for normal operation.

4.	Check if the parking brake is operating normally.

Rear Brake Disc Repair procedures

Removal 1. Release the parking brake. • ...

Parking Brake System

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Kia Sorento: Brake Pad Repair procedures

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