Kia Optima - Front Brake Pads & Rotors Replacement - 2015

2015 Kia Optima EX Brake Pads & Rotors Replacement - 5 Minute DIY Video This video shows how I replaced the Front Brake Pads and Rotors on a 2015 Kia Optima EX Sedan which is a 2015-2018 fourth generation Optima. The work performed in the video was on a 2015 EX model but yours will be very similar if it is a 2015 Kia Optima LX or SX or Hybrid LX Model. This video and the description here are for informational purposes only. They are reference to my efforts and knowledge of the subject. It is not a complete guide or the authority on the procedure! If you are unsure about your ability to do the work, please find a professional to teach you or to do it for you. Remember as with all Do It Yourself (DIY) YOU alone bear all the risk when working on your own car. You can injure yourself or others while performing work itself and even as a result of your work! Tools: 14mm Socke - Torque to 20 ft-lbs 17mm Socket - Torque to 60 ft-lbs 17mm wrench Torque wrench 19mm lug wrench - Torque to 75 ft-lbs Torque Wrench Silicone Paste (high temp, rubber safe lube) Hammer Vehicle jack with stands & wheel blocks Gloves Eye Protection Brake Cleaner Penetrating Fluid Paper towels Piston Press Impact Screw Driver (Phillips) Parts: Two (2) Rotors Here is the link to the Rotors for only the 2015 Optima EX or LX or SX: https://amzn.to/3iatglm Disc Brake Pad Set (4 Pads) & Hardware Here is the link to the Brake Pad Set & Hardware for only the 2015 Optima EX or LX or SX: https://amzn.to/3sntjPp Now you can support my videos when you purchase anything from amazon.com after following the links in this video description! My Advice: 1. Rotor Screws: The screws on these rotors can be really hard to get off! If you try to use a normal screw driver or gun you will likely strip the head of the screw. Please consider investing in an Impact Driver and a bottle of penetrating oil like pB B’laster. Soak the screws with the Penetrating oil and let it set for a while, then take the Impact Driver and follow the instructions it came with to make sure you have it set to move counter clockwise to remove the screw. Be sure to add twisting pressure counter clockwise while you hammer at the base of the driver. I use a cheap $9 Impact Driver from Harbor Freight, they have a lifetime warranty so when I broke the bit in this video, all I had to do was take it back and they gave me a new one. If you can't find a Harbor Freight near you here is the standard one (twice the price of Harbor Freight! but much better quality I'm sure) with tons of good reviews on amazon: https://amzn.to/2Lo9RSa Penetrating Fluid (pB B’laster): https://amzn.to/3nJmeVT 2. Guide Pins: Be sure to use Silicone Paste or some other high heat lube made for use with rubber, may types of lube will degrade rubber. I really like the 3M Silicon Paste, it is expensive but its great stuff and one bottle lasts a really long time. Here is the the Amazon link below: https://amzn.to/2XSzOy8 3. Pressing the Caliper Piston: Always check the brake fluid level before you press the pistons. The fluid level will rise as you press the piston in. There doesn't need to be a ton of room, just shouldn't be at the max level on the reservoir when you start. If you haven't added fluid since your last job there shouldn't be an issue. Just remember that brake fluid is hydroscopic (absorbs water from the air) and you will introduce water into your fluid (BIG problem) if you leave the cap off for an extended time. I never take the cap off when I press the pistons, the reservoir is designed to let out pressure without letting air in. You shouldn't need to add brake fluid to your reservoir (in my opinion) unless you found a leak or you are flushing out old fluid. If the level goes down overtime as pistons extend to compensate for the shrinking width of the brake pads. That why there are max and min lines on the reservoir. If you are below the min, and don't have any leaks, you need new brake pads, not to add fluid. If you don't have a piston press, they are like $8 at Harbor Freight. Or you can pick up a better one on amazon for about the same price: https://amzn.to/3qvfZab All your comments likes and subscribes are greatly appreciated! Every sub makes it a little easier for me to keep making videos, I really appreciate your support! Thanks so much everyone for watching and subscribing! luke Click here to Subscribe to Minute DIY Videos: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_... Support Minute DIY Videos on Patreon :)   / minutediyvideos   Follow Minute DIY Videos on Instagram:   / minutediyvideos   As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases