Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
HYUNDAI Santa Fé III (DM) 2.4, HYUNDAI Santa Fé III (DM) 2.0 CRDi, HYUNDAI Santa Fé III (DM) 2.2 CRDi, HYUNDAI Santa Fé III (DM) 2.2 CRDi 4WD, HYUNDAI Santa Fé III (DM) 2.4 4WD, HYUNDAI Santa Fé III (DM) 2.0 CRDi 4WD, HYUNDAI Santa Fé III (DM) 3.3 4WD, HYUNDAI Santa Fé III (DM) 2.4 CCVT, HYUNDAI Santa Fé III (DM) 2.4 CCVT AWD, HYUNDAI Santa Fé III (DM) 3.3, HYUNDAI Santa Fé III (DM) 2.0 CRDi 4WD … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pads for Santa Fé III (DM) and other HYUNDAI models

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Brake pad set

Replacement: brake pads – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ III (DM). List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Nylon cleaning brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Anti-squeal paste
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 14 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #21
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake pads – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ III (DM). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This provides effective braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ III (DM) – 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 III (DM)
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 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 pads – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ III (DM). 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.

Replacement: brake pads – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ III (DM). Tip from AUTODOC:
Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
Step 13

Remove the brake pads retaining clips.

Step 14

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ III (DM). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 15

Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.

Replacement: brake pads – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ III (DM). Professionals recommend:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 16

Install new brake pads.

Replacement: brake pads – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ III (DM). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc.
Step 17

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ III (DM). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 18

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 19

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 20

Screw in the guide pins.

Step 21

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 22

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 23

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake pads – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ III (DM). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 24

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ III (DM)
Step 25

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 26

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 27

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake pads – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ III (DM). Tip:
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 28

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

Replacement: brake pads – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ III (DM). Professionals recommend:
Slow down smoothly for first 150-200 km after the brake pads replacement. Avoid unneccessary and sharp braking to a stop.

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