KIA 2009-2014 Sorento Handbrake Cable Set

Description

Installation Steps

 1: Prepare the Vehicle

1. Park and Secure:
   • Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface and engage the parking brake (if possible).
   • Use wheel wedges to secure the front wheels.
2. Disconnect Battery (Optional):
   • If working near electrical components, disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent accidental engagement.

 2: Access the Handbrake Cable

1. Lift the Vehicle:
   • Use a jack to lift the rear of the vehicle and secure it with stands. Ensure the wheels are off the ground.
2. Remove Rear Wheels:
   • Unscrew the lug nuts and remove both rear wheels for access to the brake calipers.

 3: Remove the Old Handbrake Cable

1. Locate the Cable Ends:
   • The handbrake cable connects to the handbrake lever inside the vehicle and the rear brake calipers.
2. Disconnect from Brake Calipers:
   • On each rear caliper, use pliers to release the cable from the brake lever arm.
   • If stuck, apply penetrating oil and gently wiggle the cable free.
3. Disconnect from Handbrake Lever:
   • Inside the vehicle, remove the center console or trim panel to access the handbrake lever.
   • Unscrew the nut securing the cable to the lever and detach the cable.
4. Remove the Old Cable:
   • Trace the cable from the lever to the calipers, unclipping it from brackets along the chassis.
   • Pull the old cable out from under the vehicle.

 4: Install the New Handbrake Cable

1. Route the New Cable:
   • Feed the new cable through the same path as the old one, ensuring it lies flat and avoids sharp bends.
   • Secure it to the chassis brackets with clips or ties.
2. Connect to Brake Calipers:
   • Attach the cable ends to the rear brake caliper lever arms. Ensure the cable is seated properly.
3. Connect to Handbrake Lever:
   • Inside the vehicle, secure the cable to the handbrake lever with the provided nut. Do not fully tighten yet.

 5: Adjust the Handbrake Tension

1. Test Engagement:
   • With the vehicle still on stands, slowly pull the handbrake lever and check if both rear wheels lock.
   • If one wheel locks before the other, adjust the cable tension using the adjuster nut near the handbrake lever.
2. Final Adjustment:
   • Tighten the adjuster nut until the handbrake engages smoothly with 4–6 clicks of travel.
   • Ensure both rear wheels rotate freely when the handbrake is fully released.

 6: Reassemble and Test

1. Replace Wheels:
   • Install the rear wheels and tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern to the manufacturer’s torque specs (typically 80–100 ft-lbs).
2. Lower the Vehicle:
   • Remove the stands and lower the vehicle back to the ground.
3. Test Drive:
   • Test the handbrake on a slight incline to ensure it holds the vehicle securely.