Hyundai Santa Cruz: Brake System / Rear Brake Caliper

- Components

1. EPB Actuator
2. Caliper body
3. Caliper carrier
4. Pad return spring
5. Brake pad

1.Before removing the rear caliper, perform “Brake Pad Replacement Mode” using the self-diagnosis.Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

• Release the EPB, push the EPB switch or using self-diagnosis.

2.Select C2 (Release) on the screen below.

3.Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

4.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

5.Remove the rear wheel and tire.(Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel")

6.Disconnect the EPB connector (A).

7.Remove the hose after loosening the brake hose bolt (A) from the caliper.

Tightening torque :24.5 - 29.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 - 21.7 lb-ft)

8.Remove the guide rod bolt and then pivot the caliper body (A) up out of the way.

Tightening torque :37.2 - 41.1 N.m (3.8 - 4.2 kgf.m, 27.4 - 30.3 lb-ft)

9.Remove the brake pad (A).

10.Remove the pad return spring (A).

11.Remove the brake caliper body (A) by loosening the upper bolt of the brake caliper guide.

12.Remove the caliper carrier (A) after loosening the caliper mounting bolt.

Tightening torque :98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)

1.Install in the reverse order of removal.

2.When istalling, press and rotate the piston into the caliper body until it is fully retracted.

3.After installation, bleed the brake system.(Refer to Brake System - "Brake Bleeding Procedures")

4.After installing the rear caliper, perform “Brake Pad Replacement Mode” using the self-diagnosis. [EPB Apply]

5.Select C1 (Apply) on the screen below.

6.After replacing the rear caliper, make sure that the caliper is installed correctly by performing "Check assembling (ECU replaced)" from the option

7.After disassembling/assembling the caliper body or replacing the brake caliper, parking brake cable or brake disc, re-adjust the parking brake. [EPB None Apply]

8.Apply the parking brake several times and check for normal operation.

9.Check if the parking brake is operating normally.