Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for SANTA FÉ I (SM) and other HYUNDAI models

Brake disc

Brake disc for Santa Fe I (SM) Petrol (175 hp)

Replacement: brake discs – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ I (SM). Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Nylon cleaning brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Drive socket # 14 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #21
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Phillips screwdriver
                      
                        Brake caliper wind back tool
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the brake disks on the car HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ I (SM) in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
Please note: all work on the car – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ I (SM) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the hood. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ I (SM)
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 8

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the guide pins from the old brake caliper.

Step 10

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.

Step 11

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ I (SM). AUTODOC recommends:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 12

Remove the brake pads.
Step 13

Remove the brake pads retaining clips.

Step 14

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 17

Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 18

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 19

Remove the brake disc.
Step 20

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use high-temperature grease.
Step 21

Install the brake disc.
Step 22

Tighten the brake disc fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 6 Nm torque.
Step 23

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ I (SM). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 24

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 25

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 85 Nm torque.
Step 26

Install the brake pads retaining clips.

Step 27

Install the brake pads.
Step 28

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ I (SM). Tip:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 29

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 30

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 31

Screw in the guide pins.

Step 32

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 33

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 34

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ I (SM). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 35

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake discs – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ I (SM). Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 36

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 37

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 108 Nm torque.
Step 38

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 39

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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