Kia Forte: Chassis / Parking Brake

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Service Manual / Maintenance / Chassis / Parking Brake

Repair procedures

Inspection

Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake lever is depressed with 44 lbf, 196 N(20 kgf) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer.

Stroke : 6 - 7 clicks

Drive Shafts and Boots

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Steering Gear Rack, Linkage and Boots

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