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Hyundai Solaris (Accent) 1.6 G4FC (2013): Front Brake Pad Replacement

The 1.6 G4FC (Hyundai Gamma engine) has front disc brakes with a single-piston caliper. Replacing the front pads is routine maintenance, due every 50,000-70,000 km depending on driving style.

Difficulty: Medium Time: 1-1.5 hours Steps: 11 Tools: jack and jack stands, 17 mm wrench, flat-head screwdriver, caliper grease, 12 mm wrench (caliper bolts)

Part

  • 🔩 Front brake pads (set for 2 wheels) — Hyundai 58101-1JA00 or equivalents Bosch 0986424245, Ferodo FDB1641

Step by step

11 steps
  1. Raise the vehicle with a jack and support it on jack stands. Remove the front left wheel.
  2. Remove the caliper mounting bolts (two 12 mm bolts) behind the brake disc — the upper and the lower.
  3. Swing the caliper up or to the side (the guides allow it) and secure it with wire to the spring or a suspension arm so it does not hang from the brake hose.
  4. Remove the old pads from the brackets — they usually slide out with a slight interference fit. Note which side of each pad faced the disc (the worn side).
  5. Clean the pad seating area of dust and dirt with a soft brush or a rag.
  6. Check the brake disc thickness (not less than 10-11 mm) — if it is thinner, replace it together with the pads. Inspect it for deep grooves and corrosion.
  7. Insert the new pads into the bracket — make sure they sit evenly and are pressed against the disc by the piston (some sets may need slight fitting to adjust spring tension).
  8. Reinstall the caliper and tighten the mounting bolts to 17-20 N·m (13-15 lb-ft) (or by feel — firmly, but without stripping the threads).
  9. Repeat the procedure for the right wheel.
  10. Install the wheels, tighten the lug nuts in a crisscross pattern, and lower the vehicle.
  11. Pump the brake pedal several times while parked (the pedal should become firm), or take a test drive at low speed to check brake operation.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • Do not get brake fluid on the paint. When replacing the pads, try not to touch the disc surface with bare hands — fingerprints cause corrosion. If the caliper piston has extended far out, push it back with a flat-head screwdriver or use a dedicated piston tool, taking care not to damage the rubber boot.
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