Kia Sportage: Brake Line: Repair procedures
1. |
Disconnect the brake fiuid level switch connector, and remove the reservoir cap. |
2. |
Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the
paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately
with water. |
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3. |
Remove the wheel & tire. |
4. |
Remove the brake hose clip (A).
Front
Rear |
5. |
Disconnect the brake tube by loosening the tube flare nut (B).
Tightening torque:
12.7 ~16.7 N.m (1.3 ~1.7 kgf.m, 9.4 ~12.3 lb-ft)
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6. |
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper by loosening the bolt (C).
Tightening torque:
24.5 ~29.4 N.m (2.5 ~3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 ~21.7 lb-ft)
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Front
Rear |
1. |
Check the brake tubes for cracks, crimps and corrosion. |
2. |
Check the brake hoses for cracks, damage and fluid leakage. |
3. |
Check the brake tube flare nuts for damage and fluid leakage. |
4. |
Check brake hose mounting bracket for crack or deformation. |
1. |
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Use a new washer (A) whenever installing. |
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2. |
After installation, bleed the brake system. (Refer to Brake system bleeding) |
3. |
Check the spilled brake oil. |
Components
1. Cowl bracket2. Brake pedal member assembly3. Stop lamp switch4. Return spring5. Brake pedal stopper6. Clevis pin7. Snap pin8. Brake pedal
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