Kia Carens. Instruction — part 210

Brake System

General Information

Brake System

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

Special tool

Tool

(Number and Name)

Illustration

Use

0K130 430 019
Flare nut wrench

Used to remove and install brake pipe.

0K130 430 017
Disc brake expander

Used to assemble disc pad.

0K670 990 AA0
Bearing installer set

Used to remove sensor rotor.

0K9A4 430 001
Adjustment gauge

Used to adjust push rod gap.

0K9A4 263 001
Brake piston wrench

Used to turn in brake caliper piston.

K2CA 089 HSP
Hi/Scan pro

Used to diagnose anti-lock brake system.

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

Troubleshooting guide

Troubleshooting guide

Possible cause

Action

Poor braking

Leakage of brake fluid

Repair

Air in system

Bleed air

Worn pad or lining

Replace

Brake fluid, grease, oil or water on pad or lining

Clean or replace

Hardening of pad or lining surface or poor contact

Grind or replace

Malfunction of disc brake piston

Replace

Malfunction of master cylinder or wheel cylinder

Replace or replace

Malfunction of power brake unit

Replace

Malfunction of check valve (vacuum hose)

Replace

Damaged vacuum hose

Replace

Deterioration of flexible hose

Replace

Malfunction of dual proportioning valve (NON ABS
only)

Replace

Brakes pull to one side

Worn pad or lining

Replace

Brake fluid, grease, oil or water on pad or lining

Clean or replace

Hardening of pad or lining surface or poor contact

Grind or replace

Abnormal wear or distortion of disc, drum, pad, or
lining

Repair or replace

Malfunction of automatic adjuster

Repair or replace

Loose backing plate/dust cover mounting bolts

Tighten

Malfunction of wheel cylinder

Repair or replace

Improperly adjust wheel alignment

Adjust

Unequal tire air pressures

Adjust

Brake do not release

No brake pedal play

Adjust

Improperly adjusted push rod clearance

Adjust

Clogged master cylinder return port

Clean

Weak brake pad or shoe return spring

Replace

Wheel cylinder not returning properly

Clean

Malfunctioning piston seal on disc brake

Replace

Excessive run out of disc plate

Replace

Incorrect shoe position

Clean or replace

Incorrect adjustment of wheel bearing preload

Pedal goes too far(too
much pedal stroke)

Improperly adjust pedal play

Adjust

Worn pad or lining

Replace

Air in pipes

Bleed air

Abnormal noise or

Worn pad or lining

Replace

vibration during braking

Deteriorated pad or lining

Grind or replace

Brakes do not release

Repair

Foreign material or scratches on disc plate or drum
contact surface

Clean

Loose backing plate/dust cover or caliper mounting
bolts

Tighten

Damaged discdrum contact surface

Replace

Poor contact of pad or lining

Repair or replace

Insufficient grease on sliding parts

rease

Steering wheel pulls to
one side

Dragging brake

Repair

Malfunction of steering system

Damaged or unbalanced wheel(s)

Incorrect tire pressure

Malfunctin of suspension

Parking brake system

Problem

Possible cause

Remedy

Brakes do not release

Improper return of parking brake cable or improper
adjustment

Repair or adjust

Parking brake does not
hold well

Excessive lever stroke

Adjust

Brake cable stuck or damaged

Repair or replace

Brake fluid or oil on pad or lining

Clean or replace

Hardening of pad/lining surface or poor contact

Grind or replace