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NHTSA Investigates 16 Recalls Totaling 6.4M Vehicles Made by Hyundai and Kia

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From 2016 to the present day, South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia issued no fewer than 16 recalls over the anti-lock brake modules fitted to 6,383,145 vehicles. Manufactured by South Korean supplier Mando, the suspect parts in question are referred to as ABS module by Hyundai and HECU by Kia, HECU as in hydraulic electronic control unit.

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Spotting Brake System Failures By Inspecting The Old Pads

Tomorrow's Technician

We were moving around a 2016 Kia Soul in the Brake & Front End Garage for a video shoot. To correct this type of wear, take the same steps as fixing outer pad wear as well as inspecting the hydraulic brake system and the caliper for residual pressure and guide pin hole or piston boot damage, respectively.

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Spotting Brake System Failures

Brake & Front End

Recently, we were moving around a 2016 Kia Soul in the Brake & Front End Garage for a video shoot. To correct this type of wear, take the same steps as fixing outer pad wear as well as inspecting the hydraulic brake system and the caliper for residual pressure and guide pin hole or piston boot damage, respectively.

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BEV Brake Service Tips

Brake & Front End

On models made after April 10, 2016, you will have to remove a portion of the HEPA cabin air filter to access the battery. Even if the majority of braking is performed with the regenerative braking system, hard stops and low-speed stops still use the hydraulic brakes. This will disengage the air suspension and parking brake.

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BEV brake service tips

Tire Review Magazine

On models made after April 10, 2016, you will have to remove a portion of the HEPA cabin air filter to access the battery. Even if the majority of braking is performed with the regenerative braking system, hard stops and low-speed stops still use hydraulic brakes. This will disengage the air suspension and parking brake.

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BEV brake service tips

Tire Review Magazine

On models made after April 10, 2016, you will have to remove a portion of the HEPA cabin air filter to access the battery. Even if the majority of braking is performed with the regenerative braking system, hard stops and low-speed stops still use hydraulic brakes. This will disengage the air suspension and parking brake.