🔧 Ioniq - Rear Brake Pads & Rotor Replacement

Rear pads and rotors on your Ioniq can be a straightforward DIY job, but the exact steps change depending on whether your car has an electronic parking brake (EPB) or a mechanical parking brake. I can walk you through it step-by-step with the correct method once we confirm which setup you have.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate | Estimated Time: 1.5-3.0 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Work on level ground and use jack stands—never rely on a jack alone.
• ⚠️ Brakes may contain dust; avoid blowing with compressed air. Use brake cleaner.
• ⚠️ If you have EPB, you must put it in service mode or retract it properly before compressing the piston.
• ⚠️ Keep hands clear when removing the caliper; don’t let it hang by the brake hose.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Wheel chocks
• Lug wrench
• Metric socket set (8mm–19mm)
• Ratchet
• Breaker bar
• Torque wrench (10–150 ft-lbs)
• Flathead screwdriver
• C-clamp brake piston compressor
• Caliper hanger hook (specialty)
• Wire brush
• Brake cleaner spray
• Gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Rear brake pad set - Qty: 1
• Rear brake rotors - Qty: 2
• Brake caliper slide pin grease (synthetic) - Qty: 1
• Brake hardware kit (clips/shims) - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground, turn the car OFF, and chock the front wheels.
• If your Ioniq has a parking brake pedal, release it fully before lifting the rear.
• If your Ioniq has an EPB switch/button, do not start disassembly until EPB service mode is confirmed.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Confirm which parking brake system you have

• Look between the front seats: if you have a small EPB switch, you have electronic parking brake.
• If you have a foot pedal (or a hand lever), you have a mechanical parking brake.

Step 2: Confirm rear brake type (disc vs drum)

• Look through the rear wheel spokes: if you see a caliper hugging a rotor, it’s a rear disc setup.
• If you see a closed “drum-like” housing with no caliper, it’s rear drums (rotor replacement would not apply).

Step 3: Reply with these two answers so I can give the exact OEM-correct steps + torque specs

• Tell me: EPB switch or parking brake pedal/lever?
• Tell me: rear disc with caliper or rear drum?

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✅ After Repair

• Once we confirm your setup and you complete the job, you’ll do a careful test drive and a brake pedal “pump-up” check before moving.
• If EPB-equipped, you’ll also confirm EPB operation and warning lights after reassembly.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $450-$850 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $140-$320 (parts only)

You Save: $310-$530 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 1.5-3.0 hours.

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🎯 Ready to get started?

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