the "brake service" needs to be done

Hello.

Below is a link to a generic guide for doing rear brakes. Also attached are the diagrams and instructions for your vehicle.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

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Dave ~H~

Brakes problem
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I am trying to remove the rear brake rotor and it appears that the e-brake pads are stopping the rotor from being removed. I removed the screws holding it on and tapped the back of the rotor and it is loose but will not come off. I also removed the cable from the rear of the brake housing to be sure it was not bound up. Is there a way to back off the e-brake pads so I can remove the rotor?

Hi dlk300, Thank you for the donation. You need to release the adjuster to release the brake shoes and after installation, the adjuster has to be adjusted. PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT 1.Remove the rear wheel & tire. 2.Remove the plug from the rear brake disc. 3.Rotate adjuster assembly (A) downward until it can not be rotate by using a screw driver.

4.Rotate the adjust assembly by 5 notches in the opposite direction. 5.Install the plug to rear brake disc. 6.Install the rear wheel & tire.

Hi,Look For A Rubber Plug In the Front Of the rotor.Take out this plug with a screwdriver,Shine a light in the hole Where the plug was removed,turn the rotor till you see the adjuster wheel,use a screwdriver and turn this adjuster,till you see no threads on the adjuster.now remove the rotor.you may have to hit the rotor carefully ,on the flange, try not to hit the wheel studs. what happens is rust builds up inside there,stopping the shoes from coming off.if you don't see a plug in the front of the rotor ,then look behind it, for a rubber plug ,could be round or oval.also use crc to soak around the rotor flange.



Hope This Helps You,
Good Luck
Edward S.

I was hearing a clicking/squeaking noise on the left rear brakes at low speeds (2-15 Kmph. The dealer says that the problem is...."the rear rotors are warped and need to be replaced as they are too warped to be machined"... These rotors were never turned and he says it must be driver abuse??? Is this typical for rotors on the Santa Fe or any other vehicle? He says this is not under warranty and it will cost $152.00 times 2 rotors and labour for my cost of 465.00. If this is typical of rotors as the metal is soft/inferior. Is there a better Rotor which can be turned 2 times as in past vehicles I've owned?

Thanks
Alex

there is a TSB for your vehicle about the rear disc brakes. the part number for the rear pads should be 58302-2BA40.. most likely your vehicle still has the old (prior to TSB) pads which worn much quicker and got hotter quicker which would result in rotor warping easier than usual.