Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 277

Fig. 61: Identifying Pad Shim And Pads 
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3. Press in the piston with the special tool (09581-11000). 

Fig. 62: Identifying Special Tool (09581-11000) 
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4. Grease the piston boot to prevent from twisting.  

5. Install the guide rod.  

6. Install the cylinder assembly (A) to the disc plate. 

CAUTION: If you reuse the pads, check for foreign material between the pad 

shim (A) and the back of the pads (B) and reinstall the brake pads in 
their original position to prevent a momentary loss of braking 
efficiency.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the piston boot.

 

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Fig. 63: Identifying Guide Rod Bolt And Caliper Assembly 
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7. Install the guide rod bolt (B). 

Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft): 22-32 (2.2-3.2, 15.9-23.1) 

INSPECTION 

REAR BRAKE DISC THICKNESS CHECK 

1. Remove all rust and contamination from the disc surface, and then measure the disc thickness at 8 points, 

at least, of the same distance, 5 mm (0.12 in.) from the brake disc outer circle. 

Rear brake disc thickness 

Standard value: 12.0 mm (0.47 in.) 

Limit: 10.4 mm (0.41 in.) 

2. Thickness variation should not exceed 0.01 mm (0.0004 in.) (circumference) and 0.01 mm (0.0004 in.) 

(radius) at any directions.  

3. If wear exceeds the limit, replace the discs and pad assembly for left and right of the vehicle. 

 

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Fig. 64: Measuring Rear Brake Disc Thickness 
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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. 

Pad thickness 

Standard value : 

10.0 mm (0.39 in.) 

Service limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) 

Fig. 65: Identifying Rear Brake Pad Thickness 
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2. Check that grease is applied, and the pad and backing metal for damage. 

 

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REAR BRAKE DISC RUN OUT CHECK 

1. Place a dial gauge about 5 mm (0.2 in.) from the outer circumference of the brake disc, and measure the 

run out of the disc. 

Brake disc run out 

Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) or less (new one) 

Fig. 66: Checking Rear Brake Disc Runout 
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2. If the run out of the brake disc exceeds the limit specification, replace the disc, and then measure the run 

out again.  

3. If the run out does not exceed the limit specification, install the brake disc after turning it 180° and then 

check the run out of the brake disc again.  

4. If the run out cannot be corrected by changing the position of the brake disc, replace the brake disc.  

SEIZING OF REAR BRAKE DISC 

1. Remove the brake disc from hub using an M8 screw (A) if the brake disc has been seized with the hub 

due to corrosion or overheating. 

NOTE:

Be careful not to use a hammer. The disc can be damaged if you remove 
the disc from the hub by hammering.

 

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