Hyundai Elantra: Brake System / Brake Pad
Repair procedures
[Front]
1. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
2. | Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub. •
| Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A). |
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3. | Up the brake caliper body (A) by loosening the guide rod bolt. 
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4. | Remove the brake pad (A). 
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5. | Replace the pad retainer (A) with a new one. 
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6. | Replace the brake pad (A) with a new one. 
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| When installing, use a new one return brake pad (A), pad liner (B), pad cover shim (C). 
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7. | Use a SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly. 
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8. | Install the caliper body (A) then tighten the guide rod bolt. Tightening torque : 21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft) |

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9. | Install the front wheel and tire (A). Tightening torque : 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft) |
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| Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A). |
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[Rear torsion beam parking cable type]
1. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
2. | Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub. •
| Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A). |
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3. | Remove the return spring (A). 
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4. | Disconnect the parking cable (B) after remove the parking brake cable fixing clip (A). 
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5. | Remove the caliper body (A) by loosening the guide rod bolt. 
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6. | Remove the brake pad (A). 
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7. | Replace the pad liner (A) with a new one. 
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8. | Replace the brake pad (A) with a new one. 
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| When installing, use a new one brake pad (A), pad liner (B). 
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9. | Press in the caliper piston. 
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10. | Install the caliper body (A) then tighten the guide rod bolt. Tightening torque : 21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft) |

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11. | Connect the parking cable (B) and than install the parking brake cable fixing clip (A). 
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12. | Install the return spling (A). 
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13. | Install the front wheel and tire (A). Tightening torque : 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft) |
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| Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A). |
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[Rear torsion beam EPB type]
1. | Before removing the rear caliper, perform "Brake Pad Replacement Mode" using the diagnostic tool. 

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2. | Select C2 (Release) on the screen below. 
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3. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
4. | Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub. •
| Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A). |
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5. | Disconnect the EPB actuator connector (A). 
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6. | Remove the caliper body (A) after loosening the guide rod bolt. 
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7. | Remove the brake pad (A). 
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8. | Replace the pad retainer (A) with a new one. 
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9. | Replace the brake pad (A) with a new one. 
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| When installing, use a new one brake pad (A), pad liner (B). 
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10. | Press in the caliper piston. 
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11. | Install the caliper body (A) then tighten the guide rod bolt. Tightening torque : 21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft) |

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12. | Connect the EPB actuator connector (A). 
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13. | Install the front wheel and tire (A). Tightening torque : 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft) |
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| Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A). |
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14. | After replacing the brake pad (EPB applied), perform "Brake Pad Replacement Mode" using the diagnostic tool. 

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15. | Select C1 (Apply) on the screen below. 
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| After replacing the brake pad is complete, make sure to repeat engagement/disengagement 3 times at "Brake Pad Replacement Mode". |
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16. | After replacing the brake pad, make sure that the caliper is installed correctly by performing "Check assembling (ECU replaced)" from the optional function. 
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[Rear multi link parking cable type]
1. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
2. | Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub. Tightening torque : 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft) |
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| Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A). |
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3. | Remove the return spring (A). 
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4. | Disconnect the parking brake cable (A) after removing the fixing clip. 
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5. | Remove the caliper body (A) after loosening the guide rod bolts. Tightening torque : 21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft) |

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6. | Remove the brake pad (A). 
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7. | Replace the pad liner (A) with a new product. 
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8. | Replace the brake pad (A) with a new grease coated product. 
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| When installing, use a new one brake pad (A), pad liner (B). 
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9. | Press in the caliper piston. 
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10. | Install the caliper body (A) then tighten the guide rod bolt. Tightening torque : 21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft) |

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11. | Connect the parking cable (A) and than install the parking brake cable fixing clip. 
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12. | Install the return spling (A). 
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13. | Install the rear wheel and tire (A). Tightening torque : 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft) |
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| Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A). |
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[Rear multi link EPB type]
1. | Before removing the rear caliper, perform "Brake Pad Replacement Mode" using the diagnostic tool. 

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2. | Select C2 (Release) on the screen below. 
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3. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
4. | Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub. •
| Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A). |
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5. | Disconnect the EPB actuator connector (A). 
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6. | Remove the caliper body (A) after loosening the guide rod bolts. Tightening torque : 21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft) |

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7. | Remove the brake pad (A). 
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8. | Replace the pad liner (A) with a new product. 
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9. | Replace the brake pad (A) with a new grease coated product. 
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| When installing, use a new one brake pad (A), pad liner (B). 
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10. | Press in the caliper piston. 
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11. | Install the caliper body (A) then tighten the guide rod bolt. Tightening torque : 21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft) |

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12. | Connect the EPB actuator connector (A). 
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13. | Install the rear wheel and tire (A). Tightening torque : 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft) |
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| Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A). |
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14. | After replacing the brake pad (EPB applied), perform "Brake Pad Replacement Mode" using the diagnostic tool. 

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15. | Select C1 (Apply) on the screen below. 
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| After replacing the brake pad is complete, make sure to repeat engagement/disengagement 3 times at "Brake Pad Replacement Mode". |
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16. | After replacing the brake pad, make sure that the caliper is installed correctly by performing "Check assembling (ECU replaced)" from the optional function. 
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Front Brake Pad Check
1. | Check the pad wear. Measure the pad thickness and replace it, if it is less than the specified value. Pad thickness Standard (15 inch) : 10.5 mm (0.41 in) Service Limit (15 inch) : 2.0 mm (0.78 in) |

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2. | Check that grease is applied, to sliding contact points and the pad and backing metal for damage. |
Rear Brake Pad Check
1. | Check the pad wear. Measure the pad thickness and replace it, if it is less than the specified value. Pad thickness Standard : 10 mm (0.39 in) Service Limit : 2.0 mm (0.78 in) |
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2. | Check the damage of pad, backing metal and contamination with grease. |
Components and components location
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