2.0 CRDi AWD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2010.7–)
2.39 in2.39 in60.6 mm
2.0 CRDi AWD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2010.8–)
2.39 in2.39 in60.6 mm
2.0 CVVT AWD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2010.7–)
2.39 in2.39 in60.6 mm
All other modifications
2.25 in2.25 in57.2 mm
Maximum lateral run-out of front axle brake disc
0.0098 in0.0098 in0.25 mm
Maximum lateral run-out of rear axle brake disc
0.0012 in0.0012 in0.03 mm
Rear axle brake disc diameter
10.31 in10.31 in262 mm
Rear axle brake disc thickness
0.39 in0.39 in10 mm
Rear axle brake disc thickness wear limit
0.33 in0.33 in8.4 mm
Rear axle brake lining thickness
0.39 in0.39 in10 mm
Rear axle brake lining thickness wear limit
0.079 in0.079 in2 mm
Without backing plate
Rear axle brake piston diameter
1.34 in1.34 in34 mm
Brake system is the most important system in your 2013 Sportage. Check pads and disks from time to time and replace them as they worn below minimum thickness allowed by Kia.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2013 Kia Sportage user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Kia warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Kia Sportage service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2013 Kia Sportage you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2013 Kia Sportage generations
In 2013 Kia offered 2 generations of the Sportage. Brake system specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.