2016–2021 Hyundai Tucson
By Tom Becker ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 2026
Save $265 by doing it yourself! Shop cost: $350
Quick answer: Brake Pad Replacement on a 2016–2021 Hyundai Tucson is rated Moderate and takes about 1-2 hours. You'll need 4 tools for this job, and parts cost about $85. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front or rear brake pad set; verify axle and trim | — | $85.00 | |
| Brake pad abutment clips (new) | — | — |
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Follow these steps carefully
Park on level ground, set the parking brake, chock the wheels, and compare the new pad set with the old parts. Identify whether the job is front or rear and follow the vehicle-specific electronic parking-brake service procedure if equipped.
Loosen the lug nuts slightly, raise the 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson at the approved lift points, place it securely on jack stands, and remove the wheel. Keep the wheel and fasteners organized and support the hub if needed.
Inspect the 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson rotor, caliper, hose, dust boots, slide pins, pad wear pattern, and backing hardware. Measure or compare rotor thickness and replace the rotor if it is below minimum thickness, deeply scored, cracked, or badly corroded.
Remove the caliper or caliper pins as specified for the 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson; support the caliper without stressing the hose. Remove the old pads and clips, noting the inner/outer orientation and the location of any wear sensor.
Clean the 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson bracket contact points and inspect the slide pins and dust boots. Lubricate only the specified sliding surfaces, then retract the piston with the correct tool while monitoring the master-cylinder reservoir and any electronic parking-brake requirements.
Install new abutment clips and the 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson brake pads in the original orientation. Refit the caliper, tighten fasteners to the exact service-manual torque, reinstall the wheel, and torque the lug nuts in a star pattern.
Before the caliper goes back on the Tucson, I double-check every pad ear sits fully in the hardware clips. A cocked pad drags, overheats, and glazes the new rotor — I've redone enough of these to always look twice.
Before starting, pump the brake pedal until firm, verify the fluid level and parking-brake operation, then perform a slow controlled test. Bed the brake pads using the parts maker procedure and recheck for noise, pull, leaks, or warning lights.
I pump the Tucson's pedal until it's rock firm before the wheels turn — I once skipped it and rolled through the shop's open bay door. Then I bed the pads per the maker's procedure and recheck for noise or pull.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
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