Replace Rear Disc Brakes in a Kia Spectra

Replace Rear Disc Brakes in a Kia Spectra

Replace Rear Disc Brakes in a Kia Spectra : Multi-thousand tips to make your life easier.

There are two types of brakes used in a Kia Spectra: disc brakes and drum brakes. If your Kia Spectra has disc brakes at the rear, you might reach a point when the rear disc brakes or brake pads need replacement.
Replacing the rear disc brakes in a Kia Spectra will not take a long time, but you need a special tool to properly adjust the caliper piston. The Kia Spectra requires tool number OK9A4263001. However, this tool is not common in most local auto parts shops. As a substitute for the special tool, you can use a universal brake caliper rewind tool. Another alternative that can be found in the house is a pair of needle-nose pliers.

• Get the materials ready. Damaging the piston boot will require you to spend a great deal of money, so be careful when using alternative tools instead of the required tool. In addition, you need the following materials: car jack, clean cloth, two rear disc brake pads, two shims, torque wrench, and a regular water spray bottle.
• Raise the Kia Spectra. Use the car jack to raise the Kia Spectra off the ground. The weight of the Kia Spectra must be evenly distributed while it is raised. Make sure that only adults are nearby when performing this task.
• Remove the wheels from the vehicle. Get the torque wrench and use it to unfasten the lug nuts. Once done, you can easily remove the wheels from the vehicle and replace the jack with jack stands. Turn the wheels to face upward so they are not damaged.
• Remove the caliper. Just behind the rear disc brakes, you can find the parking brake cable. Take it off, and then unfasten the bolts with the torque wrench. Take the clips off and loosen the lock bolts of the caliper. Once the caliper is removed properly, set the caliper aside for the time being. Break the connection between the brake pads and V-springs. Take the pads and shims out of their positions.
• Adjust the piston into the bore. With the special tool (or the alternative tool), adjust the piston by rotating it into the bore. Replace the pads, followed by the shims and V-springs, and then assemble the caliper. Before replacing the rear disc brakes, wipe the surface to remove any fine mist of water. A damp clean cloth is perfect for this. Remember that whenever the brake parts have dirt and dust on them, asbestos fibers may develop.
• Apply torque. Tighten the lock bolts with the torque wrench. Apply torque between 22 and 29 ft. lb. Replace the parking brake cable, followed by the clip.
• Lower the Kia Spectra. Lower the vehicle to the ground, and you are done with the proper way of replacing the rear disc brakes. Then replace the wheels, making sure to tighten the lug nuts using the prescribed torque.

Before you test drive the vehicle, verify that you have replaced every item correctly. Start your test drive at a slow pace and make sure that the brakes are working properly.