you need to remove the front calipers then remove two Phillips head countersunk screws that are in the middle of the wheel studs
how do you change front brake pads on a 2001 kia optima
remove the calipers and mount brackets and tap them from the back and they will come off
on the front of the bottom cushin there are two buttons
On another Kia sportage their were two brass colored screws in the center that you loosen and the rotor came right off. That Kia was a 2001 sportage to give a better idea where to look
The 2001 Kia Optima has 39 in. of front head room.
The 2001 Kia Rio has 53 in. of front shoulder room.
The 2001 Kia Rio has 39.4 in. of front head room.
The 2001 Kia Sportage has 52.5 in. of front hip room.
The 2001 Kia Rio has 42.8 in. of front leg room.
The 2001 Kia Sportage has 39.6 in. of front head room.
The 2001 Kia Optima has 56.9 in. of front shoulder room.
The 2001 Kia Sportage has 54.3 in. of front shoulder room.