Brake pads Kia Sportage 4

To be sure that the Kia Sportage 4 brake pads will work at the right time, check their condition from time to time and do not over tighten with replacement. The manufacturer does not regulate the replacement period for these consumables, since it largely depends on the quality of the pads and driving style.

Pads wear signs

The most accurate way to tell if it's time to replace the brake pads on your Sportage 4 is to remove the wheel and visually inspect it. When it is not possible to remove parts and measure the residual thickness with a caliper or ruler, you can focus on the groove in the lining where the brake dust is removed. If you see, you can wait with the replacement.

How to determine pad wear?

Experienced drivers can do without removing the wheels by determining wear by symptoms that occur while driving:

• The pedal began to behave differently. When pressed harder than usual. In this case, the cause may be not only the pads, but also a brake fluid leak or a brake cylinder malfunction.
• When braking, vibration occurs in the pedals and, in especially neglected cases, throughout the body. The same can happen due to worn or warped discs.
• Braking efficiency has decreased. It is not easy to realize this, but if the driver knows the habits of his car, he will feel that the stopping distance has increased.
• The indicator on the dashboard came on. Electronics Kia Sportage 4 controls the degree of pad wear. As soon as its thickness becomes the minimum allowable, the signaling device starts to glow. A sensor is involved in the operation of the system, when the coating is erased, its contact closes and touches the surface of the disk.

Do not rely entirely on an electronic signaling device. Sometimes its operation is false due to a short circuit in the sensor wiring or due to an error in the memory of the control unit.

From time to time check the fluid level in the expansion tank of the brake system. If it decreases, then the chain is not tight and there is a leak, or the pads are badly worn. If there is no “brake” leak, but the level has dropped, do not rush to top up until the pads are changed. After replacement, the pistons will be compressed, reducing the volume of the circuit and increasing the level in the tank.

What brake pads to buy for Sportage?

Structurally, the Kia Sportage 4 brake pads differ from the 3rd generation pads by the presence of two holes for extension supports in the upper part. Consumables for the front wheels are the same for all Sportage 4. For the rear axle, there are differences in modifications with and without an electronic parking brake.

Original Equipment - Kia 58101d7a50

The front pads have the following part numbers:

• Kia 58101d7a50 - original, includes brackets and lining;
• Kia 58101d7a50fff - original modified;
• Sangsin sp1848 - an inexpensive analogue, dimensions 138x61x17,3 mm;
• Sangsin sp1849 - an improved version with metal plates, 138x61x17 mm;
• 1849 hp;
• gp1849;
• Boiler 18kt;
• TRV GDB3642;
• Zimmermann 24501.170.1.

Sangsin sp1849

Rear pads for Kia Sportage 4 with electronic parking brake:

• Kia 58302d7a70 — Original;
• Sangsin sp1845 - uncut, dimensions: 99,8x41,2x15;
• Sangsin sp1846 cut;
• Sangsin sp1851;
• Zimmermann 25337.160.1.

Sangsin sp1851

Rear without electronic parking brake:

Boiler 23 knots

• Kia 58302d7a00 — Original;
• Sangsin sp1850 is a popular replacement for 93x41x15;
• cV 1850;
• reference 1406;
• Boiler 23uz;
• Zimmermann 25292.155.1;
• TRV GDB 3636.

Replacing the brake pads Kia Sportage 4

The braking system is an important part of the Kia Sportage 4, which directly affects safety. Therefore, you do not have to store and change consumables on one wheel.

Always replace as a set for the entire shaft - 4 pcs.

brake fluid pump

Before changing the brake mechanisms, check how much fluid is in the expansion tank of the system. If the level is close to the maximum mark, it is necessary to bleed part of the “brake”. This can be done with a rubber bulb or syringe. After replacing the pads, the fluid level will rise.

We change the front

To change the front pads on the Kia Sportage 4, proceed as follows:

1. You will need to drown the pistons in the brake cylinders, it will be easier to do this if you first open the hood and unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
2. Raise the desired side of the car with a jack and remove the wheel.
3. With a 14 head, unscrew the bolts holding the caliper and remove it.
4. Press the piston as far as possible (it is convenient to use a tool for this).
5. Using a metal brush, clean the brackets from dirt and install them in place, not forgetting the inner lining (Kia Sportage has a wear indicator).
6. Lubricate the guides and seats of the plates.
7. Connect the purchased pads with spacer springs.
8. Install the rest of the parts in reverse order.

Also, when replacing consumables with Sportage 4, you may need:

Breeding fountains - Kia 58188-s5000

• Anti-creak springs. Original article Kia 58144-E6150 (price 700-800 r).
• The same Cerato spare parts (Kia 58144-1H000) can serve as an analogue, and their cost is several times lower (75-100 r).
• Traction springs - Kia catalog number 58188-s5000.
• TRW PFG110 grease.

TRW PFG110 Grease

Rear with electric handbrake

To work with rear brakes equipped with an electric parking brake, you will need a diagnostic scanner, the functionality of which allows you to separate the pads. In the case of Sportage 4, the Launch x-431 Pro V device will cope with the task.

• Raise the crossover and remove the wheel.
• We connect the scanner, we are looking for "KIA" in the menu. Select "ESP".
• Next - "Special Function". Activate the brake pad change mode by selecting "Brake pad change mode". Click OK. The ignition must be on, but the engine must be off.
• To release the pads, select C2: Release. After that, a corresponding message will appear on the on-board computer screen.
• Next, remove the caliper and change the consumables as described in the previous paragraph about replacing the front pads on the Kia Sportage 4.
• When installing new parts, keep in mind that the wear indicator should be at the bottom of the inner sleeve.
• After reassembly, attach the pads by selecting "C1: Apply" on the scan tool. For better adaptation, you need to relax and squeeze three times.

This completes the replacement.

At the first departure, be careful: the mechanisms must get used to each other.

For a while, the braking performance will be lower.

It remains to add the articles of some details on the Kia Sportage 4, which may be needed in the process:

Caliper Lower Guide - Kia 581621H000

• expansion springs - Kia 58288-C5100;
• caliper lower guide - Hyundai / Kia 581621H000;
• top guide Hyundai/Kia 581611H000.