Hyundai Solaris (Accent) 1.6 G4FC (2013): Front Brake Rotor Replacement

Part numbers are from the manufacturer's original catalogue. Check them against your VIN before ordering.

• Inspection pit or lift
• lug wrench
• 12/14/17 mm wrenches
• brake rotor puller (or universal puller)
• pry bar
• container for brake fluid
• new brake pads (recommended to replace at the same time)

1. Raise the front of the car on a lift or over a pit and remove the front wheel (lug wrench + 17 mm wrench).
2. Remove the two caliper mounting bolts (upper and lower) with the 12 mm and 14 mm wrenches. The tightening torque is usually 50-70 N·m (37-52 lb-ft). When reassembling, tighten with a torque wrench to the specification.
3. Move the caliper aside (you can hang it on a wire) without disconnecting the brake hose.
4. Remove the rotor retaining bolt(s) with the 17 mm wrench (usually 2-3 bolts, located in the center of the rotor). Some bolts may be seized by rust. Apply a penetrating agent such as WD-40 or kerosene 15-20 minutes before removal.
5. If the rotor does not come off by hand, use a brake rotor puller or a universal puller (thread the bolts into the threaded holes around the rotor and loosen evenly).
6. Remove the old rotor and inspect the hub and mounting bolts. Wipe the mating surface with a clean rag and remove any rust with fine sandpaper (grade 0 or 400-600 grit).
7. Install the new rotor and tighten the mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern with the 17 mm wrench to 70-90 N·m (52-66 lb-ft) (check the exact value in the factory service manual for the platform). Do not tighten fully in one go. Tighten at least twice in a crisscross pattern.
8. Reinstall the caliper and tighten the caliper mounting bolts with the 12 mm and 14 mm wrenches. Caliper tightening torque is 50-70 N·m (37-52 lb-ft).
9. Check the brake pad thickness. If the friction material is less than 4-5 mm thick, replace the pads (open the caliper, remove the old pads, install the new ones, and make sure the caliper piston is pushed back in, or use a piston compression tool).
10. Install the wheel and tighten the lug nuts crisscross with the lug wrench.
11. Lower the car to the ground and perform the final tightening of the lug nuts to 100-120 N·m (74-89 lb-ft) (per the Hyundai specification).
12. After reassembly, pump the brake pedal firmly several times so the pads seat against the rotors and the caliper piston settles in position. For the first 100-200 km, drive carefully and get a feel for the brakes at different speeds.

• If you find brake fluid leaking from the caliper during disassembly, it must be replaced
• The brake system is critical for safety
• If you are not confident in your skills, or the rotors show uneven wear (which may indicate a caliper problem), take the car to a repair shop
• After replacing the rotor, do not raise the pressure in the hydraulic system above normal
• This can cause the caliper to seize