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Go to advance auto and get some brake pads for the rear wheels on the 2004 Kia Optima. Also get two Break Lubricant blister packs. You will need a 14mm Wrench and a 6 inch C-clamp./
The Rear Brakes on a 2004 Kia Optima are Dsic brakes. You have to break the lug nut loose, then jack the tire up thaty you are working on. Remove the lug nuts, then the wheel cover and wheel.
Fit the C-clamp over the brake assembly to catch the outer pad and a clear spot on the back of the caliper. Tighten the c-clamp to compress the calipers piston back into itself.
Remove the 2 bolts that are on the upper back of the caliper. Slip the caliper off.
Pry the old brake pads out of the assembly
Apply Brake lubricant generously to the steel side of the new outer pad., Install the outer pad in the brake assembly.
Apply brake lubricant generously to the back of the inside pad(Has the squealer tab). Remove the shim from the back of the old inside pad and mount it on the back of the new Inside pad. Apply Brake Lubricant to the outside of the shim. Install the inside pad.
You may need to compress the caliper cylinder more before slipping it over the pads. Do so and install the 2 bolts to hold it in place.
Put the wheel , hub cap on, then Lug nuts. Snug up all four lug nuts. Lower the vehicle. Tighten all the lug nuts and test the vehicle out.
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