Kia Rio: Installation

1.	Installation is the reverse of removal.

Use a SST (09580-0U000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.

•	Wind the piston into the caliper body until it is fully retracted.

•	Do not use any power assisted tools for this task.

•	Manually insert new screws from the brake pad and tighten the leading-pin bolt(A) first with specified torque, following this tighten the trailing-pin bolt(B) in the same manner.

After installation, bleed the brake system.

(Refer to Brake system bleeding)

•	Bring the brake pads in their operating position by pressing the brake pedal down (half of normal pedal travel) several times until there is resistance.

•	In order to bed the brake pads to the brake disc and ensure performance and endurance, the vehicle user must be instructed to avoid heavy braking or sustained periods with the brakes applied, for the first 200km(124mile) after installing new pads.

•	Re-setting of the parking brake is necessary after overhauling the caliper body, or if the brake calipers, caliper body, parking brake cable or brake discs have been changed.

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