The Kia Sedona debuted in the American market in 2002, with a significant updating of the initial design occurring in 2006. The minivan gained a reputation as a well-built and well-appointed vehicle for the money. All Sedona models feature front disc brakes, and Sedona owners can save themselves time and money by learning to service the brakes.
Instructions
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Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the emergency brake. Slacken the lug nuts on the tire about one turn and then jack up the vehicle. Support the vehicle securely on an axle stand. Finish removing the lug nuts and pull off the tire.
2Undo the two caliper guide bolts and set them aside. Slip the caliper off the disc and hang it in an out-of-the-way location using a wire hook, taking care to not damage the rubber brake hose. If the caliper catches on the disc, firmly roll it back and forth to force the brake pads apart slightly.
3Pry off the brake pad retaining clips with a screwdriver and pliers. Do not bend or damage the clips. Slide the brake pads and shims out of the caliper.
4Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap. Retract the caliper piston. This can be accomplished with a piston retractor by placing the spindle swivel on the piston and the metal plate on the inner surface of the caliper frame opposite the piston. Advance the spindle to push the piston back into the cylinder bore.
Alternatively, a large C-clamp can be used by hooking the frame end of the clamp on the back of the caliper from and placing the spindle swivel on the piston. Tighten the clamp to push the piston back into the cylinder bore.
Regardless of the method used, be careful not to damage the rubber piston seal. Also, as the piston moves back brake fluid will be displaced back into the brake fluid reservoir. Make sure that the brake fluid reservoir does not overflow. If it looks as if the reservoir will overflow, use a baster or syringe to remove some of the fluid into a clean container. Replace the fluid when the brake servicing is finished.
Tighten the reservoir cap once the piston is retracted.
5Pull the disc off the hub. If the disc is difficult to remove, thread two 8 mm jacking bolts into the two threaded holes provided on the disc face and tighten the bolts evenly to jack the disc off of the hub.
6Measure the brake pad lining thickness. The minimum lining thickness specified in the shop manual is 0.0787 of an inch. If the linings are below the allowable minimum thickness, or if the linings are damaged or show uneven wear, then the pads must be replaced.
Measure the thickness of the brake disc with a brake micrometer at several places around the disc. The minimum disc thickness specified in the shop manual is 1.02 inches. If the disc is below the minimum allowable thickness, or if the disc is warped, cracked, or shows other severe damage, the disc must be replaced. If the disc shows minor damage, it can be repaired by machining at a machine shop, brake shop or auto parts supply store.
7Spray the parts liberally with brake cleaning fluid to remove dirt and rust. Use a wire brush for stubborn dirt, and wipe it down with a rag. Be sure to contain the used fluid in a catch pan and dispose of it per local requirements. Generously lubricate the caliper guide bolts with brake grease. Follow the steps in the opposite order to reassemble the brake. Start the vehicle and test the brake operation. Replace the wheel and lower the vehicle.
