Thank you very much for taking the time and being really patient and detailed showing people the correct way of repairing stuff. Kia manufacturers weren't thinking about others having to eventually replace them. Just like my mustang when I had to change my starter, first off the bolts were only 10mm and couldn't properly fit a ratchet or wrench around the bolt and they were super tight but every time tried to put a little bit of force the tool would slip off the bolt head. No matter what tool tried to use where they had bolts the body of starter would prevent u from getting it on the bolt. I used air ratchet blow torch and good old elbow grease to get it loose.
Just changed rear brakes and rotor. Took 4 hours for 1 side. I didnt have a lift, only a jack and stands. Only a small hammer. Thanks for the tip about filing the brake pad. Mine has been sticking for that reason. I've never heard that solution before. Thanks for the video.
I have a Kia Sportage 2012 and it's a AWD. I'm ok with front breaks and disc's (Rotors) but your video is great on how to do the rear rotors. The AWD will be different but your video gives me confidence in doing it on my Sportage. And yes your right Kia have made it difficult to do unnecessarily. Thanks from the UK
I just replaced my rear rotors on My 2011 Optima and thought I'd offer a big tip. If you use a second jack to compress spring and shock / lifting the wheel. It will change the architecture of the suspension enough that the outer control arm bolt will clear the shock. No need to undo the shock.
Thanks for the video! Very helpful! I actually was able to remove the bolt from the control arm without messing with the shock. Instead I just jacked up the suspension until the bolt slid out. It does require a second jack though. But yeah saved me some time and struggle. The second rear wheel took be about 20 minutes.
Thanks for the video! I was literally attempting to replace the rear rotors on my 2006 Kia Optima last night and was perplexed that the caliper bracket bolt was squeezed behind suspension components (thanks Kia). Tried to get in there with a wrench and hammer the bolt loose but was unsuccessful. Ended up only changing the brake pads and hardware. Was a bit disappointed I couldn't get the full job done, but I feel better now after watching this and seeing how the job is unnecessarily difficult lol
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Thx for your videos. I did the Honda yesterday power steering all good now. Tomorrow doing 2007 Altima brakes front and rear. And then 2012 optima SX front and rear pads and rotors. Drivers of both those vehicles there was no pad left the metal shims actually fell out thats how low they drove them.
@@RBTheMechanic for got i had to put in a waste gate actuator too in the Optima SX. But because the engine was hot I wSnt able to adjust the rod so the voltage is 4.8 so needs adjustment still. The altima was very bad need calipers and frame was rotted so had to use a a flat plate of steel to jack it up. The rear rotors was worn so thin you could see through the rotor metal there was no pad left. The caliper was grind it down. Worst I've ever seen. Transmission is bad need 1st and 3rd gear in the automatic don't shift. So i let the owner know. And has a catalyst issue as well. The Optima needed calipers too the pistons and slider pins were seized on the rear ones. I changed one caliper I need to order another. So those jobs technically aren't complete. But the Optima brakes are not quick with the bolt blocked.
@@onlyme8870 yeah I hate this set up some people messaged me saying the use small wrench but it’s complicated u can try that and turn both bolts little by little and let the rotors and bracket side outwards
@@RBTheMechanic yeah I did the jack stands then use the jack to push the suspension up a bit so I didn't need to disconnect the shock. I wasn't going to wrench it out. I do need to get a makita power ratchet those are great tools I still use elbow grease and a socket.
Thanks for the great video. Excellent detail to help me feel like I can do this myself. One question, after doing this job is it recommended for a rear alignment since you're messing with the control arm?
@@davidchall7684 good luck !!! By the way some people said If u can get small wrench in there u can work out the rotor and blacker to back off and u turn the bolt can stay in there
Hello RB, do you know if it's easy to replace the wheel stud while the wheel hub is on the car or will I have to remove the whole hub and try to press out the stud with the hub off of the car? Thanks in advace.
How about reversing the way the caliber Bolt goes in. So the nut is on the inside by the shock absorber and the bolt can be removed away from the shock. That way you don't have to remove the shock bolt to remove the calaber bolt . To gain access to the blocked 14mm bolt... Just a thought to save a step...
Just finished doing this job. Wish I would have viewed your video before hand. Would have saved me a real headache. But I did get it done. Just about the same as you did it. But I was on the ground with no lifts. But the floor Jack's were very handy. Poor design for sure. Wise move on your part reversing the way that bolt goes in.. I did the same !!!!
Hello... Please, I want to remove the spoiler and put it up high.. Because the car is low on the ground.. Kia Optima 2017. Is there a video... Thank you very much🥰🥰🥰🥰
Oooh that’s a tough one well not much u can do u have to drill it out if u don’t care about the rum then use cutter 3” air cutter tool air hammer but that’s about it I did this one on Nissan Altima damaged rim and took 3 hours
Hey RB, I’m having a problem removing the 12mm bolt for the caliper bracket that ma behind the control arm. I can’t get it to budge. It looks like it may be somewhat stripped but I can still get the socket on it. It just won’t move. What do you suggest to get it out? Im thinking about using an impact, do you think that will work? It’s pretty hard to get in there being it’s on a jack.
Hey RB, thanks for the video on installing brake pad and rotor. I was looking at your impact wrench and the adjustable you had in it that could twist. This is just what I need - something small like that. Can you tell me the kind or something close to it to get those bolts loose? Thanks
Great video!! I hope u can help me, i just bought a kia optima same year and same model. I noticed the rear passenger tire is sticking out more the the other side, looks like bad alignment or toe issue. I noticed the control arm might be backwards or something, the bend looks inwards and the other side outwards. Is that normal? The car is a restored tittle. Thanks
If u can make that magic 🪄 happen try it I couldn’t fit any of my box wrenches so I took on this beast and got it done the ovel shape of control arm went in further only if I had quarter of in more I would have loosened it up and let the brake slide outward with rotor
Yes you do have to remove control arm bolt,,i tried cheating,,unthreaded the bolt all the way,thinking the rotor and caliper bracket would come apart as one, nope! Caliper bracket would not clear backing plate. Try it for yourself,you,ll find out
The reason things are designed like that is on purpose so YOU CANT FIX IT.... Its similar to the planned obselesance model.... Wait untill they start making driver less cars.....You wont even be allowed to work on it yourself.... In fact I personally expect that maintenance on a driverless car will be cost prohibitive to the majoritie of people.....you will all eventually be living in cities.....AS PER THE UNITED NATIONS MAPS THAT YOU CAM FIND TODAY..... NEW WORLD ORDER coming at ya....
Thank you very much for taking the time and being really patient and detailed showing people the correct way of repairing stuff. Kia manufacturers weren't thinking about others having to eventually replace them. Just like my mustang when I had to change my starter, first off the bolts were only 10mm and couldn't properly fit a ratchet or wrench around the bolt and they were super tight but every time tried to put a little bit of force the tool would slip off the bolt head. No matter what tool tried to use where they had bolts the body of starter would prevent u from getting it on the bolt. I used air ratchet blow torch and good old elbow grease to get it loose.
Just changed rear brakes and rotor. Took 4 hours for 1 side. I didnt have a lift, only a jack and stands. Only a small hammer. Thanks for the tip about filing the brake pad. Mine has been sticking for that reason. I've never heard that solution before. Thanks for the video.
I have a Kia Sportage 2012 and it's a AWD. I'm ok with front breaks and disc's (Rotors) but your video is great on how to do the rear rotors. The AWD will be different but your video gives me confidence in doing it on my Sportage. And yes your right Kia have made it difficult to do unnecessarily. Thanks from the UK
Yup 👍
I just replaced my rear rotors on My 2011 Optima and thought I'd offer a big tip. If you use a second jack to compress spring and shock / lifting the wheel. It will change the architecture of the suspension enough that the outer control arm bolt will clear the shock. No need to undo the shock.
Will try that next time
Good tip I used it today successful.
No need to do any of that
A 14 mm box end fits right in.
@@charlesmartin1262 can you expand on that
@@charlesmartin1262 that has nothing to do with the bolt clearing the shock!
Thanks for the video! Very helpful!
I actually was able to remove the bolt from the control arm without messing with the shock.
Instead I just jacked up the suspension until the bolt slid out. It does require a second jack though. But yeah saved me some time and struggle. The second rear wheel took be about 20 minutes.
Great idea!!
Thanks for the video! I was literally attempting to replace the rear rotors on my 2006 Kia Optima last night and was perplexed that the caliper bracket bolt was squeezed behind suspension components (thanks Kia). Tried to get in there with a wrench and hammer the bolt loose but was unsuccessful. Ended up only changing the brake pads and hardware. Was a bit disappointed I couldn't get the full job done, but I feel better now after watching this and seeing how the job is unnecessarily difficult lol
Yeah this one is complicated some people manage to get small wrench in there to turn turn turn and let the rotor and bracket slide and keep turning
Thats a Cali Car! So clean underneath! Come North.Canada. we have such issues with salt and snow its unreal!
I'm from upstate ny. I love how he taps the bolts out with a screwdriver. That's an air hammer up here.
Very good job on showing us how to get that job done. Keep the good work up and thanks for sharing your knowledge
tks man I am working on a kia cadenza and it suxs how they built these breaks
yeah this was unexpected when i worked on this i was hopping i remove the shock and it should do it but then the bolt got me and control arm
This is a very good video! Right guys?
All jokes aside, very informative! Keep it up! 🙌🏼
Yes right!!
If you use a double box head wrench with a offset you don’t have to take off the arm, just keep the bolt in and slide the bracket out.
That can work I will try that next time
@RooniesSkateFantasy, can you explain pls step by step or if u have a video about that would be really appreciated
Thanks very good illustration
Welcome
Thank you so much my friend you did excellent jop but i have note keep camera closer for each step so we can see better ❤
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Thx for your videos. I did the Honda yesterday power steering all good now. Tomorrow doing 2007 Altima brakes front and rear. And then 2012 optima SX front and rear pads and rotors. Drivers of both those vehicles there was no pad left the metal shims actually fell out thats how low they drove them.
Wow good ur doing lotta work!!
@@RBTheMechanic for got i had to put in a waste gate actuator too in the Optima SX. But because the engine was hot I wSnt able to adjust the rod so the voltage is 4.8 so needs adjustment still. The altima was very bad need calipers and frame was rotted so had to use a a flat plate of steel to jack it up. The rear rotors was worn so thin you could see through the rotor metal there was no pad left. The caliper was grind it down. Worst I've ever seen. Transmission is bad need 1st and 3rd gear in the automatic don't shift. So i let the owner know. And has a catalyst issue as well. The Optima needed calipers too the pistons and slider pins were seized on the rear ones. I changed one caliper I need to order another. So those jobs technically aren't complete. But the Optima brakes are not quick with the bolt blocked.
@@onlyme8870 yeah I hate this set up some people messaged me saying the use small wrench but it’s complicated u can try that and turn both bolts little by little and let the rotors and bracket side outwards
@@RBTheMechanic yeah I did the jack stands then use the jack to push the suspension up a bit so I didn't need to disconnect the shock. I wasn't going to wrench it out. I do need to get a makita power ratchet those are great tools I still use elbow grease and a socket.
Next project for the Optima is stip the rubber from derailing in the sunroof and new windshield and diagnose P0138. Jus glad this isn't a modded car.
Thanks for the great video. Excellent detail to help me feel like I can do this myself. One question, after doing this job is it recommended for a rear alignment since you're messing with the control arm?
No the bolt is solid there’s no adjustment to it so they can’t adjust the alignment
@@RBTheMechanic excellent! Wish me luck tomorrow!🤣
@@davidchall7684 good luck !!! By the way some people said If u can get small wrench in there u can work out the rotor and blacker to back off and u turn the bolt can stay in there
Hello RB, do you know if it's easy to replace the wheel stud while the wheel hub is on the car or will I have to remove the whole hub and try to press out the stud with the hub off of the car? Thanks in advace.
What yea make mode u have
How about reversing the way the caliber Bolt goes in. So the nut is on the inside by the shock absorber and the bolt can be removed away from the shock. That way you don't have to remove the shock bolt to remove the calaber bolt . To gain access to the blocked 14mm bolt... Just a thought to save a step...
Just finished doing this job. Wish I would have viewed your video before hand. Would have saved me a real headache. But I did get it done. Just about the same as you did it. But I was on the ground with no lifts. But the floor Jack's were very handy. Poor design for sure. Wise move on your part reversing the way that bolt goes in.. I did the same !!!!
Nope this is the only process
Nice n clean video, question how to adjust the parking brake 2013 Kia Optima lx?
You have to remove the brakes first clean the inside and then you can do like 3 click or more just don’t over tighten
Hello... Please, I want to remove the spoiler and put it up high.. Because the car is low on the ground.. Kia Optima 2017. Is there a video... Thank you very much🥰🥰🥰🥰
Sorry I don’t have video on that
You don’t have to remove the control arm bolt. A 12 point box end wrench fits just fine.
Nopeee after another person said that and I made a video to prove u both wrong comming soon very soon
My kia optima 2012 ex had one nut that can come out on rear tire ..is turning with the bolt together ..what can I do to remove it ...thanks
Oooh that’s a tough one well not much u can do u have to drill it out if u don’t care about the rum then use cutter 3” air cutter tool air hammer but that’s about it I did this one on Nissan Altima damaged rim and took 3 hours
Hey RB, I’m having a problem removing the 12mm bolt for the caliper bracket that ma behind the control arm. I can’t get it to budge. It looks like it may be somewhat stripped but I can still get the socket on it. It just won’t move. What do you suggest to get it out? Im thinking about using an impact, do you think that will work? It’s pretty hard to get in there being it’s on a jack.
Yeah put the socket on tap it with hammer so it on nice and firm. If u can use the mini torch and heat it up a bit and impact it out
Thanks for the help man
No problem this is trickery one
Hey RB, thanks for the video on installing brake pad and rotor. I was looking at your impact wrench and the adjustable you had in it that could twist. This is just what I need - something small like that. Can you tell me the kind or something close to it to get those bolts loose? Thanks
I use mostly snap on but u can go to Autozone or pepboys and chose from many diffrent ones
Great video!! I hope u can help me, i just bought a kia optima same year and same model. I noticed the rear passenger tire is sticking out more the the other side, looks like bad alignment or toe issue. I noticed the control arm might be backwards or something, the bend looks inwards and the other side outwards. Is that normal? The car is a restored tittle. Thanks
😊
Is it the same on both sides?
Yup some people say they are able to put in small wrench and work it out with roster and bracket sliding out togather
It’s easier to push down on the control arm than hammering it up, and loosing the the other bolt 😀
Yeah, thank you Kia ! finally after years of difficult Drum brakes almost everything has easy disc brakes. So Kia had to mess that up.
Control arm DOES NOT have to come off , 15mm box wrench , bolt for brkt comes out far enough. Repeat don't remove bolt for control arm or shock.
If u can make that magic 🪄 happen try it I couldn’t fit any of my box wrenches so I took on this beast and got it done the ovel shape of control arm went in further only if I had quarter of in more I would have loosened it up and let the brake slide outward with rotor
Pomal bonne vidéo
I have a toyota and was doing this for a girl. What the fuck was Kia thinking with this setup 😂
Crazy drunk engineers
Did the left side pretty fast and good but I caught a little trouble on the right side not good engineering!!!
Wish I would've watched this video first 😩 I did this with no direction
Oh ok yeah this is stupid design
@@RBTheMechanic I totally agree... Now I'm like what's were they thinking 🤔
Yes you do have to remove control arm bolt,,i tried cheating,,unthreaded the bolt all the way,thinking the rotor and caliper bracket would come apart as one, nope! Caliper bracket would not clear backing plate. Try it for yourself,you,ll find out
Yup crazy design
Just use a regular wrench it will fit and you can avoid removing the shock and control arm.. just got done doing it myself
I will try that next time prolly is worth it if I’m able to turn slightest even if it take time
The reason things are designed like that is on purpose so YOU CANT FIX IT....
Its similar to the planned obselesance model....
Wait untill they start making driver less cars.....You wont even be allowed to work on it yourself....
In fact I personally expect that maintenance on a driverless car will be cost prohibitive to the majoritie of people.....you will all eventually be living in cities.....AS PER THE UNITED NATIONS MAPS THAT YOU CAM FIND TODAY.....
NEW WORLD ORDER coming at ya....
True… Tesla needs update often more like ur car will shut down and start update and then u get $3000 bill in mail
So basically, remove the suspension, remove the engine, the back seats and the gas tank, just to change the rotors. Great.
Yeah or just buy new car so Kia can make more money
kia engineers must be real smart.. lol
Yeah they prolly was high
Looks easy enough but really Kia? Really?
Yeah this is messed up design
Poor designed bolts location by KIA.
Yup
They could had left space and save metal