Hyundai Elantra (CN7): Brake System / Brake Pad

Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 2021-2026 Service Manual / Brake System / Brake System / Brake Pad

Repair procedures

Replacement
[Front]
1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
   
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Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

3.
Up the brake caliper body (A) by loosening the guide rod bolt.

4.
Remove the brake pad (A).

5.
Replace the pad retainer (A) with a new one.

6.
Replace the brake pad (A) with a new one.

   
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When installing, use a new one return brake pad (A), pad liner (B), pad cover shim (C).

7.
Use a SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.

8.
Install the caliper body (A) then tighten the guide rod bolt.
Tightening torque :
21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft)

9.
Install the front wheel and tire (A).
Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
   
•
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

[Rear torsion beam parking cable type]
1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.
   
•
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

3.
Remove the return spring (A).

4.
Disconnect the parking cable (B) after remove the parking brake cable fixing clip (A).

5.
Remove the caliper body (A) by loosening the guide rod bolt.

6.
Remove the brake pad (A).

7.
Replace the pad liner (A) with a new one.

8.
Replace the brake pad (A) with a new one.

   
•
When installing, use a new one brake pad (A), pad liner (B).

9.
Press in the caliper piston.

10.
Install the caliper body (A) then tighten the guide rod bolt.
Tightening torque :
21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft)

11.
Connect the parking cable (B) and than install the parking brake cable fixing clip (A).

12.
Install the return spling (A).

13.
Install the front wheel and tire (A).
Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
   
•
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

[Rear torsion beam EPB type]
1.
 Before removing the rear caliper, perform "Brake Pad Replacement Mode" using the diagnostic tool.

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

3.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
4.
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.
   
•
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

5.
Disconnect the EPB actuator connector (A).

6.
Remove the caliper body (A) after loosening the guide rod bolt.

7.
Remove the brake pad (A).

8.
Replace the pad retainer (A) with a new one.

9.
Replace the brake pad (A) with a new one.

   
•
When installing, use a new one brake pad (A), pad liner (B).

10.
Press in the caliper piston.

11.
Install the caliper body (A) then tighten the guide rod bolt.
Tightening torque :
21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft)

12.
Connect the EPB actuator connector (A).

13.
Install the front wheel and tire (A).
Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
   
•
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

14.
After replacing the brake pad (EPB applied), perform "Brake Pad Replacement Mode" using the diagnostic tool.

15.
 Select C1 (Apply) on the screen below.

   
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After replacing the brake pad is complete, make sure to repeat engagement/disengagement 3 times at "Brake Pad Replacement Mode".
16.
After replacing the brake pad, make sure that the caliper is installed correctly by performing "Check assembling (ECU replaced)" from the optional function.

[Rear multi link parking cable type]
1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.
Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
   
•
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

3.
Remove the return spring (A).

4.
Disconnect the parking brake cable (A) after removing the fixing clip.

5.
Remove the caliper body (A) after loosening the guide rod bolts.
Tightening torque :
21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft)

6.
Remove the brake pad (A).

7.
Replace the pad liner (A) with a new product.

8.
Replace the brake pad (A) with a new grease coated product.

   
•
When installing, use a new one brake pad (A), pad liner (B).

9.
Press in the caliper piston.

10.
Install the caliper body (A) then tighten the guide rod bolt.
Tightening torque :
21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft)

11.
Connect the parking cable (A) and than install the parking brake cable fixing clip.

12.
Install the return spling (A).

13.
Install the rear wheel and tire (A).
Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
   
•
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

[Rear multi link EPB type]
1.
 Before removing the rear caliper, perform "Brake Pad Replacement Mode" using the diagnostic tool.

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

3.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
4.
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.
   
•
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

5.
Disconnect the EPB actuator connector (A).

6.
Remove the caliper body (A) after loosening the guide rod bolts.
Tightening torque :
21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft)

7.
Remove the brake pad (A).

8.
Replace the pad liner (A) with a new product.

9.
Replace the brake pad (A) with a new grease coated product.

   
•
When installing, use a new one brake pad (A), pad liner (B).

10.
Press in the caliper piston.

11.
Install the caliper body (A) then tighten the guide rod bolt.
Tightening torque :
21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft)

12.
Connect the EPB actuator connector (A).

13.
Install the rear wheel and tire (A).
Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
   
•
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

14.
After replacing the brake pad (EPB applied), perform "Brake Pad Replacement Mode" using the diagnostic tool.

15.
 Select C1 (Apply) on the screen below.

   
•
After replacing the brake pad is complete, make sure to repeat engagement/disengagement 3 times at "Brake Pad Replacement Mode".
16.
After replacing the brake pad, make sure that the caliper is installed correctly by performing "Check assembling (ECU replaced)" from the optional function.

Inspection
Front Brake Pad Check
1.
Check the pad wear. Measure the pad thickness and replace it, if it is less than the specified value.
Pad thickness
Standard (15 inch) : 10.5 mm (0.41 in)
Service Limit (15 inch) : 2.0 mm (0.78 in)

2.
Check that grease is applied, to sliding contact points and the pad and backing metal for damage.
Rear Brake Pad Check
1.
Check the pad wear. Measure the pad thickness and replace it, if it is less than the specified value.
Pad thickness
Standard : 10 mm (0.39 in)
Service Limit : 2.0 mm (0.78 in)
2.
Check the damage of pad, backing metal and contamination with grease.

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