Kia Soul: Troubleshooting
Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Brake System / Troubleshooting
Problem Symptoms Table |
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers
indicate the priority of the like cause of the problem. Check each part in order.
If necessary, replace these parts.
Symptom |
Suspect Area |
Reference |
Lower pedal or spongy pedal |
1. Brake system (Fluid leaks) 2. Brake system (Air in) 3. Piston seals (Worn or damaged) 4. Rear brake shoe clearance(Out of adjustment) 5. Master cylinder (Inoperative) |
repair air·bleed replace adjust replace |
Brake drag |
1. Brake pedal free play (Minimum) 2. Parking brake lever travel (Out of adjustment) 3. Parking brake wire (Sticking) 4. Rear brake shoe clearance(Out of adjustment) 5. Pad (Cracked or distorted) 6. Piston (Stuck) 7. Piston (Frozen) 8. Anchor or Return spring (Inoperative) 9. Booster system (Vacuum leaks) 10. Master cylinder (Inoperative) |
adjust adjust repair adjust replace replace replace replace replace replace |
Brake pull |
1. Piston (Sticking) 2. Pad (Oily) 3. Piston (Frozen) 4. Disc (Scored) 5. Pad (Cracked or distorted) |
replace replace replace replace replace |
Hard pedal but brake inefficient |
1. Brake system (Fluid leaks) 2. Brake system (Air in) 3. Pad (Worn) 4. Pad (Cracked or distorted) 5. Rear brake shoe clearance(Out of adjustment) 6. Pad (Oily) 7. Pad (Glazed) 8. Disc (Scored) 9. Booster system (Vacuum leaks) |
repair air·bleed replace replace adjust replace replace replace replace |
Noise from brake |
1. Pad (Cracked or distorted) 2. Installation bolt (Loosen) 3. Disc (Scored) 4. Sliding pin (Worn) 5. Pad (Dirty) 6. Pad (Glazed) 7. Anchor or Return spring (Faulty) 8. Brake pad shim (Damage) |
replace adjust replace replace clean replace replace replace |
Brake fades |
1. Pad (Worn) 2. Master cylinder (Inoperative) |
replace replace |
Brake vibration, pulsation |
1. Brake booster (Vacuum leaks) 2. Pedal free play 3. Master cylinder (Inoperative) 4. Caliper (Damage) 5. Master cylinder cap seal 6. Damaged brake lines |
replace adjust replace replace replace replace |
Brake Chatter |
Brake chatter is usually caused by loose or worn
components, or glazed or burnt linings. Rotors with hard spots can also
contribute to brake chatter. Additional causes of chatter are out-of-tolerance
rotors, brake lining not securely attached to the shoes, loose wheel bearings
and contaminated brake lining. |
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number Illustration Description Piston expander 09581-11000 Used for compressing front / rear disc brake caliper piston ...Brake System
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Forward and rearward
To move the seat forward or rearward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked i ...
Closing the fuel filler lid
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks”. This indicates that
the cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it in lightly making sure that it is securel ...
Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows.
To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use the sunvisor for the side window, pull it downward, unsnap it from the
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