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2001 KIA OPTIMA

2.7L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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brakes

Brake Pads - Front Torque Specs

for 2001 Kia Optima 2.7L V6 · FWD
Units

7 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Bleeder Screw
Copper washer recommended
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Caliper Bolts
Critical
68 lb-ft · 93 Nm
Caliper Bracket Bolts
Critical
Use thread locker
79 lb-ft · 107 Nm
Caliper Bracket Bolts - Front
Critical
Torque to spec, use thread locker
79 lb-ft · 107 Nm
Caliper Slide Bolts
Critical
Lubricate pins
26 lb-ft · 36 Nm
Caliper Slide Pin Bolts
Lubricate pins before install
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
Torque in star pattern
105 lb-ft · 142 Nm
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