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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

    Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

  2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

    Tightening Torque: 

    107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)

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    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
  3. Disconnect the brake hose by loosening the bolt (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    G12601062Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Remove the caliper body by loosening the guided rod bolt.

    Tightening Torque: 

    21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft)

    G12601063Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Remove the pad return spring (A).
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    NOTE:
    • Pad return springs must be replaced with new ones whenever pads are replaced.
    • Technicians should be careful not to deform pad return springs.
    • When pad return springs are deformed, it may cause improper braking, more fuel consumption.
  6. Remove the brake pad.
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  7. Remove the pad retainer (A).
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  8. Remove the caliper carrier by loosening the caliper mounting bolts.

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    G12601067Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Loosen the screw and the remove the front disc.

Tightening Torque: 

4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb-ft)

G12601068Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA