Can I spray brake cleaner on pads?
The cleaner can be used on brake linings, brake shoes, drums, rotors, caliper units, pads and other areas of the braking mechanism while they’re still intact [source: 3M].
How do you remove parking brake cable from Kia Sportage?
Loosen the parking brake cable bracket bolts and remove the parking brake cable. 1. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. 2. Remove the rear tire and wheel. 3. Remove the rear brake caliper and Rear disc brake. 4. Remove the parking brake cable (B), after removing the clip (A).
What should I do about my rear disc brakes?
In the rear Brake area: It sounds like all you need is a good parts cleaning and anti-seise application to the star wheel and other moving parts in the area. Rust & Pad Powder is taking over and needs to be removed. For front disc brakes there is a Brake wear indicator that will start rubbing when the pads are nearly worn out.
How often does a Kia Sportage need to be driven?
I have a 2002 Kia Sportage that was being driven only once a week or so for a couple of months, then it sat for a whole month without being driven. The dashboard brake light had been coming on momentarily when coming to a stop at stop lights.
Why does my car not have drum brakes?
It looks like your car may have drum brakes as an option. If so and if you left the parking brake on while it was parked corrosion may have caused one of the pads to freeze partly in place. Pull the rear brake drums and see if everything is moving as it should.
Loosen the parking brake cable bracket bolts and remove the parking brake cable. 1. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. 2. Remove the rear tire and wheel. 3. Remove the rear brake caliper and Rear disc brake. 4. Remove the parking brake cable (B), after removing the clip (A).
How do you remove the ABS module from a Kia?
Disconnect the brake lines from the ABS unit using an 11 mm wrench. The four brake lines that supply brake fluid to the brakes are held in place with small nuts. Remove the ABS module. Remove the bolts that hold the brake module in place.
How do you remove brake fluid from Kia?
Press the red locking tab and release that first. Next, pull up on the grey connector to unplug the wire harness. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder using a syringe.
Where is the ABS pump on a Kia Optima?
Open the hood of your vehicle and disconnect the battery. Locate the ABS Module / ESC Control Module. This Kia Optima is located in the engine bay, passenger side near the firewall. Regardless of the Kia model, the ABS pump can be found in the engine bay. Unplug the connector.