How to Replace a KIA Spectra Brake Pad

Park the vehicle on level ground and apply the parking brake. Secure the vehicle by placing blocks behind the rear wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.

Loosen the lug nuts using a wrench. Jack the car up and support the front of the vehicle with the jack stands. Place the jack stands at the lift points, located under the rocker panels.

Using a turkey baster, siphon the brake fluid from the master-cylinder reservoir. Siphon until it is approximately one-third full.

Remove the wheel from the caliper guide-pin bolts using a flat-head screwdriver. Lift the caliper away from the rotor and suspend the caliper from the frame using mechanic's wire.

Remove the brake pads and retainer spring from the caliper. Compress the caliper piston into the bore using tool number OK9A4263001.

Replace the brake pads. Use an anti-squeak product on the outside of the brake pads. Be sure not to get any of this on the inside of the brake pads. This can damage the pads causing them not to work.

Reinstall the retainer spring to the caliper. Reinstall the caliper in position on the caliper-support bracket. Reinstall the guide-pin bolts. Reinstall the wheels.

Add the brake fluid. Start the engine and pump the brakes three to four times.

Test drive the vehicle at slow and moderate speeds. This will ensure that the maintenance was performed properly.