Brakes

Kia Brakes FAQ

What Types are There?

For most Kia vehicles, disc brakes and drum brakes. Disc brake systems are made up of brake rotors, brake calipers, and brake pads. Drum brake systems, however, consist of brake drums and brake shoes.

What Do They Do?

They generate the friction, the resistance that's used to slow down and stop your car or SUV (only that they do it somewhat differently).

How Do They Work?

Step on the brake pedal, and the brake pistons engage, traveling the master brake cylinder's bore and pressurizing the brake fluid. That fluid flows through a network of brake hoses and lines and, in a disc brake, clamps the rotors to the calipers and pads. In a drum brake, on the other hand, the pressurized liquid forces the shoes and drums to fasten together.

When Do You Replace Them?

That's condition-dependent. Inspect the brake pedal, fluid, lines, and hoses to assess that, plus the brake assemblies and the parking brake. If any of them need replacement, take care of the job as soon as possible. Otherwise, the following symptoms will tell you it's likely time.

• Warning lights may illuminate on the instrumentation.
• Your vehicle may start to shudder and pull sideways when you brake.
• You may begin hearing grinding and other strange noises when braking.
• Your brakes may seem to have less grip.
• Your brake pedal may begin to feel overly low or too soft.
• It may start taking longer to slow down and stop than usual.

Before buying any new brake parts online to solve these problems, be sure you’re getting genuine ones.

Why Buy Genuine OEM Brakes vs. Aftermarket?

Kia manufactures them specifically for its car and SUV models. That's basically a fitment guarantee. The aftermarket can't always promise results that are as reliable.

Where Can I Order Replacement Brake Parts for Kia Vehicles Online?

Right here at our auto parts store. Check out our catalog; we've made finding things in it easy. Simply browse according to model and model year. Buy now, and we'll ship your order anywhere in the US, and in as few as 24 hours a few business days, provided it's in stock. Overnight shipping and local pickup are also offered -- the latter at our 17120 South Dixie Highway location in Miami FL. Of course, returns and cancellations are hassle-free, too -- all you need to do is contact us to start the process.

If you have any questions or concerns, or you need a little buying advice, feel free to get in touch with the South Dade Kia parts team. One of our knowledgeable specialists will be happy to give an expert opinion.