Parking Brake Check - Kia Optima Owner's Manual

Maintenance
PARKING BRAKE
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Type A
Checking the parking brake
Type A
Check whether the stroke is within spec-
ification when the parking brake pedal is
depressed with 44 lb (20 kg, 196 N) of
force. Also, the parking brake alone
should securely hold the vehicle on a fair-
ly steep grade.
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Type B
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Type B
Check the stroke of the parking brake by
counting the number of "clicks'' heard
while fully applying it from the released
position. Also, the parking brake alone
should securely hold the vehicle on a fair-
ly steep grade. If the stroke is more or
less than specified, have the parking
brake adjusted by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Stroke : 6~8 "clicks'' at a force of 44 lbs
(20 kg, 196 N).
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