Kia Niro: Chassis / Disc Brakes and Pads Repair procedures
| Inspection |
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage.
| Front Brake |
Front brake disc thickness check
| 1. |
Check the brake pads for wear and fade. |
| 2. |
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks. |
| 3. |
Remove all rust and contamination from the surface, and measure the disc thickness at 8 points, at least, at the same distance apart (5mm) from the brake disc outer circle. Front brake disc thickness - Standard: 22 mm (0.8661 in) - Service Limit: 20 mm (0.7874 in)
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| 4. |
If wear exceeds the limit, replace left and right discs and pad assemblies of the vehicle. |
Front Brake Pad Check
| 1. |
Check the pad wear. Measure the pad thickness and replace it, if it is less than the specified value. - Standard: 17 mm (0.6693 in) - Service limit: 9.0mm (0.3543 in) |
| 2. |
Check that grease is applied to sliding contact points. Check for metal damage to the pad and backing.
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Front brake disc runout check
| 1. |
Place a dial gauge about 5 mm (0.2 in.) from the outer circumference of the brake disc, and measure the runout of the disc. Brake disc runout Limit: 0.04 mm (0.0016 in.) or less (new one)
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| 2. |
If the runout of the brake disc exceeds the specified limit, replace the disc, and then measure the runout again. |
| 3. |
If the runout does not exceed the specified limit, install the brake disc after turning it 180° and then check the runout of the brake disc again. |
| 4. |
If the runout cannot be corrected by changing the position of the brake disc, replace the brake disc. |
| Rear Brake |
Rear Brake Disc Thickness Check
| 1. |
Check the brake pads for wear and fade. |
| 2. |
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks. |
| 3. |
Remove all rust and contamination from the surface, and measure the disc thickness at 8 points, at least, at the same distance apart (5 mm) from the brake disc outer circle. Brake disc thickness -Standard: 10 mm (0.39 in) -Service limit: 8.4 mm (0.33 in) -Deviation: less than 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
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| 4. |
If wear exceeds the limit, replace left and right discs and pad assemblies of the vehicle. |
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: 15 mm (0.5906 in) -Service limit: 8.0 mm (0.3150 in) |
| 2. |
Check that grease is applied to sliding contact points. Check for metal damage to the pad and backing.
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Rear Brake Disc Runout Check
| 1. |
Place a dial gauge about 5mm (0.2 in.) from the outer circumference of the brake disc, and measure the runout of the disc. Brake disc runout -Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) or less (new one)
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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. |
| 3. |
If the runout exceeds the limit specification, install the brake disc after turning it 180° and then check the runout of the brake disc again. |
| 4. |
If the runout cannot be corrected by changing the position of the brake disc, replace the brake disc. |
Brake Lines, Hoses and Connections Repair procedures
Inspection
Visually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately. ...
Drive Shafts and Boots Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks
or damage.
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Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Safety chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross
the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop
to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Switch Repair procedures
Inspection
Measuring Resistance
1.
Disconnect the cruise control switch connector from the control switch.
2.
Measure resistance between terminals on the control switch when each
function switch is ON (switch is depressed).
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