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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

    Tightening Torque: 

    88.3 ~107.9 N.m (9.0 ~11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~79.6 lb-ft)

  2. Loosen the hose eyebolt (C) and caliper mounting bolts (B), then remove the front caliper assembly (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    Brake hose to caliper (C):

    24.5 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.5 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)

    Caliper assembly to knuckle (B):

    78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Hose Eyebolt, Caliper Mounting Bolts & Front Caliper Assembly
    G09743764Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the front brake disc by loosening the screws (A).
    Fig 2: Front Brake Disc Screws
    G09743765Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.