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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub (B).
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
3. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire as shown in
the illustration.
4.Remove the rear upper arm ball joint self - locking nut (A) and the cotter pin.
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2.Install the rear upper arm ball joint self - locking nut (A) and the cotter pin.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
90 ~ 110 (9 ~ 11, 65.1 ~ 79.5)
3.Install the brake caliper mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
50 ~ 60 (5.0 ~ 6.0, 36.2 ~ 43.4)
4.Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the rear hub (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
90 ~ 110 (9 ~ 11, 65.1 ~ 79.5)
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub (B).
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
3. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire as shown in
the illustration.
4.Remove the rear assist arm (A) ball joint self - locking nut (B) and the cotter pin.
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2.Install the rear assist arm (A) ball joint self - locking nut (B) and the cotter pin.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
160 ~ 180 (16 ~ 18, 115.7 ~ 130.2)
3.Install the brake caliper mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
50 ~ 60 (5.0 ~ 6.0, 36.2 ~ 43.4)
4.Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the rear hub (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
90 ~ 110 (9 ~ 11, 65.1 ~ 79.5)
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub (B).
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
3. Remove the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) from the body and the connector.
4.Remove the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) and the parking brake wire's bracket bolt (B).
5.Remove the trailing arm (A) mounting nuts (B) from the knuckle.
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5.Remove the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) and the parking brake wire's bracket bolt (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
7 ~ 11 (0.7 ~ 1.1, 5.1 ~ 8.0)
6.Install the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) from the body and the connector.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
7 ~ 11 (0.7 ~ 1.1, 5.1 ~ 8.0)
7.Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the rear hub (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
90 ~ 110 (9 ~ 11, 65.1 ~ 79.5)
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Symptom Suspect Area Reference
Lower pedal or
spongy pedal a.
Brake system (Fluid leaks)
b. Brake system (Air in)
c. Piston seals (Worn or damaged)
d. Rear brake shoe clearance(Out of adjustment)
e. Master cylinder (Inoperative) repair
air·bleed replaceadjust
replace
Brake drag a.Brake pedal freeplay (Minimum)
b. Parking brake lever travel (Out of adjustment)
c. Parking brake wire (Sticking)
d. Rear brake shoe clearance(Out of adjustment)
e. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
f. Piston (Stuck)
g. Piston (Frozen)
h. Anchor or Return spring (Inoperative)
i. Booster system (Vacuum leaks)
j. Master cylinder (Inoperative) adjust
adjust
repair
adjust
replace
replace
replace
replace repair
replace
Brake pull a.Piston (Sticking)
b. Pad or lining (Oily)
c. Piston (Frozen)
d. Disc (Scored)
e. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted) replace
replace
replace
replace
replace
Hard pedal but brake
inefficient a.
Brake system (Fluid leaks)
b. Brake system (Air in)
c. Pad or lining (Worn)
d. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
e. Rear brake shoe clearance(Out of adjustment)
f. Pad or lining (Oily)
g. Pad or lining (Glazed)
h. Disc (Scored)
i. Booster system (Vacuum leaks) repair
air·bleed replace
replaceadjust
adjust
replace
replace repair
Noise from brake a.Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
b. Installation bolt (Loosen)
c. Disc (Scored)
d. Sliding pin (Worn)
e. Pad or lining (Dirty)
f. Pad or lining (Glazed)
g. Anchor or Return spring (Faulty)
h. Brake pad shim (Damage)
i. Shoe hold- down spring (Damage) replace
adjust
replace
replace clean
replace
replace
replace
replace
Brake fades a.master cylinder replace
Brake vibration,
pulsation a.
brake booster
b. pedal free play
c. master cylinder
d. caliper replace
adjust
replace
replace
replace
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
SPECIFICATIONS
Item Specification
Master cylinder
· Type
· I.D. mm(in)
· Piston stroke mm(in)
· Fluid level warning sensor Tandem type
26.99/(1.063)
30(1.18)
Provided
Brake booster
· Type
· Boosting ratio 8 + 9 in Tandem
9.0 : 1
Front brake(Disc)
· Type
· Disc O.D.
· Disc thickness
· Pad thickness
· Cylinder type
· Cylinder I.D. Floating type with ventilated disc
298 mm (11.73 in)
28 mm (1.10 in)
10.5 mm (0.41 in)
Double piston
Ø48 mm (Ø1.89 in)
Rear brake(Disc)
· Type
· Disc O.D.
· Disc thickness
· Pad thickness
· Cylinder type
· Cylinder I.D Floating type with solid disc
302 mm (11.89 in)
12 mm (0.47 in)
10 mm (0.39 in)
Single piston
Ø42.9 mm (Ø1.69 in)
Parking brake
· Type
· Actuation
· Drum DIH(Drum in hat)
Foot brake
Ø190 mm (Ø7.48 in)
O.D=Outer Diameter
I.D=Inner Diameter
ABS : Anti- lock Brake System
ESP : Electronic Stability Program
SERVICE STANDARD
Items Standard value
Brake pedal height 192.4 mm(7.57 in)
Brake pedal full stroke 122 mm (4.8 in)
Adjust Brake pedal full stroke 60 mm (2.36 in)
Brake pedal free play 3 ~ 8 mm(0.11 ~ 0.31 in)
Stop lamp switch outer case to pedal stopper clearance 1.0 ~ 1.5 mm (0.04 ~ 0.06 in)
Booster push rod to master cylinder piston clearance 0.6 ~ 1.7(0.02 ~ 0.07 in)(at 500 mmHg)
Parking brake pedal stroke when pedal assembly is depressed with
294N (30kgf, 66lb force) 145 mm (5.71 in) above
Front disc brake pad thickness 10.5 mm (0.41 in)
Front disc thickness 28 mm (1.10 in)
Rear disc brake pad thickness 10 mm (0.39 in)
Rear disc brake disc thickness 12 mm (0.47 in)
Rear parking brake liner thickness 4 mm (0.16 in)