Replacing the front pads of Hyundai Solaris (many photos)

The interval for replacing brake pads depends on their quality, terrain, and driving style. Front pads become unusable more often, on average at 40-60,000 km. The rear ones last about twice as long. The thickness of new brake pads is 12-13 mm; critical pad wear is considered when the friction linings are worn down to 2-3 mm. The piercing creaking sound of the wear sensor will indicate that it is time to change the pads.

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The video will tell you how to replace brake pads on a car

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To replace you will need: a jack and stops, a wrench or ratchet with a 14mm head, lubricant for brake mechanisms, a special tool for pressing in the caliper piston, a set of new front pads.

Front wheel of Hyundai Solaris 2013.

Changing the front pads is quite simple and easy, since when developing the Hyundai Solaris, manufacturers took this nuance into account and made it as accessible as possible for the average person. Let's look at the step-by-step process of replacing the front brake pads.

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To do this, use sliding pliers to press the piston into the cylinder, being careful not to damage the boot.

Before installation, we clean the brake mechanism parts from dirt and corrosion, especially the brake pad seats in the caliper guide plates and the pad guide.

It is prohibited to use gasoline and diesel fuel to clean brake mechanisms.

If the protective covers of the guide pins are torn, replace them with new ones.

We assemble the brake mechanism in reverse order.

After replacing the pads on both front wheels, press the brake pedal several times to set the gaps between the pads and discs.

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Replacing the brake pads of the front wheels of Hyundai Solaris

The process of replacing brake pads Hyundai Solaris

Of course, it all starts with a simple thing: removing the wheel. At the same time, you can mentally, to yourself, or if there is no one nearby, cover the tire fitting with a mat, which has tightened the bolts until I can’t, and of course, without lubricating them.

1. We dismantle the caliper clamping mechanism.
   Jack up, install jack stands, block the rear wheels, raise the handbrake. Unscrew the wheel. Remove the hubcap and wheel.
2. Unscrew the caliper mounts.
   Brake disc and caliper. The brake caliper is secured with a pair of 14mm bolts. Unscrew the top bolt counterclockwise.
3. Now that everything is free and loose, you can remove the calipers.
   Remove the bolts. Bolt. Fastening bolts.
4. We remove the pads.
   Remove the brake caliper. Place or hang the caliper so that there is no tension on the hose. Remove the pads.
5. We clean the caliper from dirt.
   At the top you can see the “creak” - an acoustic pad wear sensor. Replace the installation brackets if new ones are included in the pad set. Remove the guides and inspect the anthers.
6. We install new brake pads.
   Replace torn boots and apply lubricant to the guides. Install the tool to press the piston. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
7. We fix the pads tightly.
   Press in the brake caliper piston. Without hesitation, screw on the cap of the brake fluid reservoir. Install new pads.
8. Install the caliper.
   Brake shoe. Press together, pressing against the disc. Install the caliper.
9. We collect everything as it was.
   Tighten the caliper bolts. We tighten the caliper. Tighten to 27-33 Nm. We continue tightening. Brake fluid bleeder fitting. With its help, you can bleed the brakes if the pedal becomes soft and begins to fail.

Required Tools

Necessary equipment for replacing pads on Hyundai Solaris (2014, 2015, 2016, 2022, 2018):

• jack;
• balloon key;
• flat screwdriver (large);
• pliers;
• spanner or open-end wrench;
• metal brush;
• lubricant for calipers and pads, sealant for bolts.

A metal stopper under the rear wheels will come in handy (it can be replaced with a wooden, wedge-shaped beam). The device is necessary to fix the rear wheels so that the Hyundai Solaris does not roll when the body is jacked up.

Pad selection

The choice of brake elements on the Hyundai Solaris is quite difficult. Many analogue manufacturers offer a wide range of parts, which confuses the average owner. As mentioned earlier, the pads and disc brakes on the Hyundai Solaris differ depending on the engine size. In our case, for Solaris the front ones have the original number -581014LA00. The average cost is 5,500 rubles per set.

Install the wheel. Install the cap. Screw the wheel.

Dealers and the manufacturer recommend installing only the original, but what to do when you don’t have enough money for it. A person begins to look for ways to save money and finds a number of analogues, from a cheap option to expensive spare parts. Let's look at what kind of brake pads there are on Hyundai Solaris

Factory recommendations

As always, the manufacturer recommends replacing pads only at a branded or dealer service station. Our man, having listened to everything and found out the price, decides that he needs to save money and replace them himself. Of course, sometimes garage repair difficulties arise, but this is not a frequent occurrence and everything, as a rule, is resolved very quickly.

Which front pads to choose

It is better to opt for the original models 581011RA05 or 581014LA00, which are supplied as standard with the Hyundai Solaris. The following companies have proven themselves well:

• P18025 Brembo;
• Sangsin SP1400 and Brake SP1399;
• GDB3548 TRW;
• SANGSIN SP1399;
• 2534801 Textar;
• ESD7052 (Yes-Q);
• D11268MH KASHIYAMA
• Hankook FPH27 Frixa.

Important! Kits are purchased for two front wheels at once, regardless of whether the system on one of them is in good condition or not. Parts are changed at the same time.

If this is not done, the car will move to the side when braking.

Hyundai pads are equipped with a metal system for acoustic wear detection

How do you know when it's time to make a replacement?

A novice driver can understand that the brake pads on a Hyundai Solaris need to be replaced by the following signs. If a car is equipped with a set of alloy wheels along with disc brakes, then the condition of the pads can be conveniently observed through the slots in the discs. The wear will be clearly visible. Another simple option is wear sensors or indicators. They are electronic and mechanical. If an electronic sensor is installed, the corresponding light on the instrument panel will light up.

You can determine pad wear by checking the brake fluid level. If there are no leaks in the system, and the fluid level in the expansion tank has dropped, this may be caused by worn pads. The piston stroke is increased due to thinner pads, so the level drops.

Also, worn out pads will be indicated by a vibration in the steering wheel when braking. This occurs due to deformation of the pads or discs. If, when accelerating to 80 kilometers per hour and sharp braking, the car pulls to the side and you feel a beating on the brake pedal, then you need to replace the brake pads and discs with Hyundai Solaris ones. Don't hesitate on this.

Reasons for accelerated wear

The rate of wear is most often influenced by two factors. The first is illiterate operation of the brake system. Considering the fact that the Hyundai Solaris is equipped with a relatively powerful engine, most drivers prefer a more aggressive driving style. Sharp acceleration forces the driver to press the brake pedal more often. Aggressive driving leads to faster pad wear. Also, most modern drivers have no idea about engine braking, but this technique allows you to increase the time for replacing brake pads on a Hyundai Solaris by two or more times.

The second factor is an attempt to save money and the installation of cheap pads, where inappropriate materials were used for the production of friction linings. Such pads have a shorter service life. In addition, due to low-quality linings, discs and drums wear out faster.

Brake system maintenance is mandatory

The need for replacement is due to several reasons, one of the main ones being the minimum thickness of the brake discs. When there is a lot of wear, the volume of metal is not enough to effectively distribute the heat that occurs during prolonged braking. Deformation and, as a consequence, beating may occur. Which is especially noticeable when braking.

If the wear of the front discs exceeds 2 mm, then this is a signal for replacement. The thickness of the new brake discs is 22 mm. The rear discs are different in thickness from the front ones. Their thickness is 10 mm, and the permissible thickness is 8.4 mm.

To determine brake disc wear, use an electronic caliper and measure the thickness in different areas of the disc. Using the average value, determine how worn it is.

The service life of the products is 55-70 thousand kilometers. This is not regulated in the technical documentation, but, as practice shows, it is at this mileage that critical wear appears.

Signs may appear earlier indicating that the disks are at the end of their useful life.

When to change?

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The manufacturer does not provide clear regulations on the time frame for replacing the front brake pads on the front wheels. The driver must monitor their wear himself. But the pads must be changed if the disc has been replaced, oil has gotten on the friction linings, deep grooves have appeared on the working surface as a result of use, cracks, chips. Also, replacement of brake pads on Hyundai Solaris is carried out in the event of separation of the friction linings from the metal base of the pad. In practice, the average time from replacement to replacement for front wheels is 30 thousand kilometers. Rear drum pads have twice the service life. However, the rate of wear depends on a variety of factors.

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The inner pads have an acoustic wear indicator. During braking, a characteristic grinding noise is heard. This means that the pad is worn to the limit. The front pads on this car model can only be replaced as a set. If you replace a pair of pads on only one side, the car may pull to the side during braking.

How to check the condition of the brake disc?

As has already become clear, the most important indicator is thickness. It is this that determines how long the disk can last and when replacement will be required. On a Hyundai Solaris, like on any other car, you can carry out similar diagnostics yourself. To do this, just remove the wheel and check the wear. And then you need to look at the top edge of the disk. This, so to speak, is the maximum mark, which signals the need to contact a car dealership. If it is 2 millimeters, then there is nowhere else to pull.

If you want to obtain this knowledge in another way, then a caliper is best, which can measure the exact thickness of the disk and tell you whether replacement is needed. On Hyundai Solaris this parameter should be at least 20 mm. And then, this is the state when it’s too late to think, it’s time to act. Do not forget that thickness is a fundamental indicator, both on the front and rear discs.

It is worth understanding that the disks on the Hyundai Solaris have their own part number. When choosing, you need to trust only him. The article was written in the service book, and information is available both about the front and rear discs. Also, looking at the article number, you can easily find out the cost of front discs in any store in the city, and this is a big advantage for those who do not want to overpay.

It is also worth noting that both front discs need to be changed at once, both on the left and on the right. This rule appeared for a reason, it is completely justified and understandable to any person who can think logically and understands that if the wear on the left part is greater, then the left wheel will slow down longer. And this is a hundred percent skid. When purchasing, it is also important to focus on the article number, because it distinguishes a fake from the original Hyundai Solaris.

When else is it necessary to replace?

The maximum allowable wear is not the only situation when it is time to think about replacement. Other cases when a car owner will need to do this:

• it was necessary to replace the brake system discs - they are changed along with the pads;
• the linings are oily or cracked, chipped or deep grooves appear on them;
• The pads and linings themselves began to peel off from each other.

Inspections will not be required too often. The Korean manufacturer has equipped the Solaris model pads with convenient acoustic indicators. Thanks to these devices, the car owner will definitely not miss the moment when parts are approaching extreme wear.

Acoustic indicators simplify car diagnostics, which is especially important in urban environments, where you constantly have to brake sharply. When the pads are worn out, a characteristic grinding noise is heard when braking. Having heard it, you should take note of this, be sure to inspect the brake system at the next opportunity and replace the components with new ones.