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.
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)
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)
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.
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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