How to do a disc brake job on a sonata?
1) Jack up the car, put it on a jackstand, and remove the wheel. (Release e-brake) 2) Stare at the brakes a while, get familiar with the parts. 3) Spray the PB Blaster on the two caliper bolts (back of caliper, top and bottom) and the two Bracket Bolts (back of bracket) Both are 14mm for the sonata. Let that stuff sit for 10 minutes or so.
How do you repair a Hyundai Sonata parking brake?
Loosen the parking brake cable braket 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 fixing clip (A).
Why does my Hyundai Sonata squeal when I back it up?
I bought this Sonata 2 weeks ago and it has 1100 miles on it. Lately I am hearing the rear brake squealing when applying the brake while backing the vehicle. When I put it back in Drive (tap the brake) it doesn’t have that sound anymore. It only happens after the vehicle has been parked for 4 hours or more.
What kind of brake do I need for my rear disc?
The e-brake is a mechanical brake, which pulls those blue shaded shoes against the inside of the “drum” portion of the rear disc. They can get stuck, or rusted a bit, so lightly tap the drum and the backside of the rotor with a rubber mallet or hammer.
How does a drum brake system work on a car?
Instead of a caliper that clamps brake pads against a rotor, a drum brake system has a wheel cylinder with pistons that push brake shoes out against the inside of a spinning drum. This contact slows and stops the rotation of the brake drum and the wheel.
How to adjust drum brakes on Star Wheel?
This article covers the adjustment process for drum brakes of the star wheel type. Step 1: Lift the rear end of the vehicle. Make sure the vehicle is in park and that the parking brake is set. At the rear end of the vehicle, place the jack at a safe location under the vehicle and lift one side of the vehicle off the ground.
How do you remove a parking brake drum?
The parking brake drum, which is part of the brake rotor, must first be removed. There are some springs that keep tension on the shoes that need to be removed using a needle-nose pliers, or a special drum brake tool. Once the parking brake shoes are free, the cable spring is compressed to remove the cable from the shoe.
Where is the adjuster on a drum brake?
The drum brake adjuster is located under an access cover in the back of the drum brake. Using the screwdriver, gently pry out the rubber grommet that protects this access cover. Step 2: Adjust the star wheel.