How to replace rear brake pads on Hyundai Santa Fe?
Spin out the two caliper bolts by hand and set them aside in a safe place. Gently p ull the rear brake caliper out of the bracket and off the old pads. Rest the caliper on the suspension or suspend it from the spring with a bungee cord or a piece of twine. Pull the old inner and outer brake pads out of the bracket.
When did Hyundai Santa Fe disc brakes come out?
The Santa Fe debuted in the American marketplace in 2001, and the design was given a substantial overhaul for the 2007 model-year. All Santa Fes are equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels, and changing the pads on them is very similar regardless of the model-year.
What should the brake disc thickness be on a Santa Fe?
Measure the thickness of the brake disc at several places around the disc with the micrometer. The shop manual states that the minimum disc thicknesses are .96 of an inch for front discs and .33 of an inch for rear discs on 2006 and earlier models, and 1.04 inches for front discs and .37 of an inch for rear discs on 2007 and later models.
When to change the rear disc brake pads?
This automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the third generation (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and maybe also the updated 2017 model year) Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in changing the rear disc brake pads.
How do you replace disc brake pads on a Hyundai Santa Fe?
To remove the existing rotors and install new ones, remove the two bolts on the rear of the caliper bracket that attach it to the steering knuckle. Then remove the two Phillips head set screws before loosening the old rotor with a rubber mallet. Pull it off, and slide the new one in its place.
How much does it cost to replace a brake rotor on a Hyundai Santa Fe?
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What do I need to replace front brake rotors?
If you choose front brake rotors, both front wheels will get new rotors. This service comes with brake pads. Unless brake pads were replaced recently, pads must be replaced while replacing the rotors. Measure the thickness of brake rotors. Remove and replace rotors and pads. Perform a brake safety inspection. Perform test drive.
Where is the wear bar on Santa Fe disc brake pads?
Pull the old inner and outer brake pads out of the bracket. Make a note of where the wear indicator bar or “squeal” bar is located on the old brake pads. On this 2014 Santa Fe Sport, the wear bar was situated at the bottom of the inner brake pad.