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1998 Kia Sephia Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Body.
Mileage: 166,000 miles.

Asked on November 20, 2010

Kia Front Brakes

I have a 98 Kia sephia. Brakes have always been weak at best. I hear there is an upgrade. Does anybody know about this? What parts are required? Cost? How much improvement will be gained?

Thanks
Avatar Asked by t-jacobs

Answer

Replied on November 20, 2010

Here is a TSB on the subject. It involved upgraded pads and rotors.

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt106/Desi501/TSBonKiabrakes.jpg

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on November 20, 2010

You can buy a premimum rotor and pad like EBC, rotors are cross-drilled and vented.

You may have trouble finding them for a Kia.

Also check with Kia and see if they offer a heavy duty pad/rotor.

Premimum rotors and pads usually run $100+ for rotor and $50 for pads.

Tiny Answered by mmprince4000 (expert)
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