Sorento 4WD V6-3.3L (2008)
INSPECTION
1. Check the cylinder for wear, damage and rust.
2. Check the piston surface for wear, damage and rust.
3. Check the caliper body and sleeve for wear.
4. Check that grease is applied, and the pad and backing metal are not damaged.
5. Check the pad wear. Measure the pad thickness and replace it if it is less than the specified value.
Pad thickness
Specification : 10.5 mm (0.413 in.)
Service limit : 2.5 mm (0.098 in.)
Rear Disc Brake
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
1. Remove the piston boot/piston.
Wrap the caliper body with a rag. Blow compressed air into the brake hose, and remove the piston and the piston boot.
CAUTION:
Blow air slowly.
2. Remove the piston seal.
(1) Remove the piston seal with your finger.
CAUTION:
Do not use a screwdriver or another tool in order to avoid damage the inside of the cylinder.
(2) Clean the piston surface and the inside of the cylinder using trichloro-ethylene, alcohol or the specified brake fluid.
Brake fluid : DOT 3 or DOT 4
