2.4L I4•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•G4KE

Repairs0 Labor490 Torque1883 Fluid7 DTC1819 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls3

brakes

Brake Pads and Rotors - Front Torque Specs

for 2006-2010 Kia Optima 2.4L I4 · FWD

Units

7 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Bleeder Screw

Critical

Do not overtighten | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Caliper Bracket Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

Use thread locker

66 lb-ft · 90 Nm

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Caliper Bracket Bolts - Front✓ Verified

Critical

Threadlocker recommended | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

66 lb-ft · 90 Nm

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Caliper Mounting Bolts

Critical

65 lb-ft · 88 Nm

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Caliper Slide Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

Lubricate pins

21 lb-ft · 29 Nm

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Caliper Slide Pin Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

Apply silicone brake grease | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

21 lb-ft · 29 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified

Critical

Torque in star pattern | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

80 lb-ft · 108 Nm

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