Kia Cerato replacement parts
Kia Cerato Brakes, Steering & Driveline
A US Forte GT multi-link rear suspension is not the CTBA arrangement used on GT-Line and other versions.
Identify the rear suspension before ordering
Regional specifications must still be checked. Record the underside layout before selecting rear arms, springs, dampers, a twist beam or an independent-suspension carrier.
Record rear brake and parking equipment
Some regional Forte versions have rear service drums while other versions use discs. Confirm the backing plate, caliper and parking mechanism before grouping friction and hydraulic components. Mechanical parking cables and EPB motors need separate identification; trim names alone are insufficient.
Match the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor and Wheel Hub Bearing encoder arrangement on the same wheel position.
Separate steering assistance from the rack
Earlier hydraulic-assist applications require different hardware from later motor-assisted steering. Locate the assistance equipment on the actual vehicle before requesting a pump or a complete rack. Record LHD/RHD, rack mounts, tie-rod threads and the exact supplied contents.
Match front shafts to the gearbox
Ordinary Cerato/Forte front drive shafts need side, gearbox output, shaft length and joint spline records. Wheel-bearing encoder details belong with the ABS sensor check, not with an assumed all-year hub. For mixed chassis orders, retain a separate position and component record for every line.
Components to identify separately
| Assembly | Selection evidence |
|---|---|
| Brake Pads | Axle, caliper family, backing-plate outline and friction specification |
| Brake Discs | Axle, diameter, thickness, offset and parking-brake interface |
| Brake Shoes | Rear service-drum size, lining width and handbrake lever arrangement |
| Brake Drums | Rear drum equipment, internal diameter and hub or ABS format |
| Brake Caliper | Axle, side, piston diameter, bracket and parking mechanism |
| Brake Master Cylinder | Bore, hydraulic ports and brake-assist architecture |
| Brake Booster | Vacuum booster shell, mounting studs and master-cylinder interface |
| Brake Hose | Wheel position, fitting thread, routing and bracket locations |
| Brake Wheel Cylinder | Rear drum bore, mounting bolts and hydraulic pipe union |
| ABS Wheel Speed Sensor | Wheel position, connector, cable routing and encoder system |
| Parking Brake Cable | Mechanical parking-brake routing, effective length and end fittings |
| Parking Brake Actuator | Confirmed EPB equipment, caliper interface, connector and motor contents |
| Shock Absorber | Axle, CTBA or GT multi-link rear suspension, strut or damper and mounting |
| Strut Mount | Front strut tower pattern, bearing and spring-seat interface |
| Coil Spring | Axle, sedan/hatchback/Koup body, GT chassis and installed load specification |
| Control Arm | Front lower arm versus GT multi-link rear arm, side, mounting span and joints |
| Ball Joint | Taper, retaining method and control-arm application |
| Tie Rod End | Inner or outer joint, thread direction and steering mechanism |
| Stabilizer Link | Axle, joint orientation, fixing thread and centre distance |
| Wheel Hub Bearing | Driven or non-driven hub, encoder and flange dimensions |
| CV Axle | Side, transmission output, spline and shaft length |
| Steering Rack | Rack-equipped generation, LHD or RHD and assist type |
| Power Steering Pump | Hydraulic-assist application, drive pulley and pressure ports |
| Engine Mount | Engine, installed position and bracket or hydraulic construction |
| Transmission Mount | Gearbox code, mounting position and bracket offset |
| Subframe | Front engine cradle versus independent-rear suspension carrier; position and pickup points |
| Rear Axle Beam | CTBA rear suspension only; hub mounts, spring seats and brake fittings |
Continue your parts list
Return to the Cerato parts directory for other systems. The OE and VIN checklist covers missing identification, while the quotation guide covers commercial and freight information.
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