Kia Forte: Brake System / Brake Line
Components and components location
Repair procedures
Front
| 1. |
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
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| 2. |
Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector (A).
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| 3. |
Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
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Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle as it may damage the
paint. If brake fluid comes in contact with the paint, wash off
immediately with water.
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| 4. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A).
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Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
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Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front
wheel and tire.
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| 5. |
Remove the brake hose clips (A).
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| 6. |
Disconnect the brake hoses by loosening the flare nuts (B).
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Tightening torque :
12.7 - 16.7 N·m (1.3 - 1.7 kgf·m, 9.4 - 12.3 lb·ft)
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| 7. |
Disconnect the brake hose bracket (C) by loosening the bolt.
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Tightening torque :
8.8 - 13.7 N·m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf·m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb·ft)
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| 8. |
Remove the brake hose (A) from the brake caliper by loosening the bolt.
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Tightening torque :
24.5 - 29.4 N·m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf·m, 18.1 - 21.7 lb·ft)
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| 9. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Use a new washers (A) whenever installing.
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| 10. |
After installation, bleed the brake system.
(Refer to Brake system - "Brake Bleeding Prcoedures")
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| 11. |
Check the spilled brake oil.
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Rear
| 1. |
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
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| 2. |
Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector (A).
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| 3. |
Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
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Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle as it may damage the
paint. If brake fluid comes in contact with the paint, wash off
immediately with water.
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| 4. |
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A).
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Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
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Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear
wheel and tire.
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| 5. |
Remove the brake hose clips (A).
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| 6. |
Disconnect the brake hoses by loosening the flare nuts (B).
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Tightening torque :
12.7 - 16.7 N·m (1.3 - 1.7 kgf·m, 9.4 - 12.3 lb·ft)
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| 7. |
Remove the brake hose (A) from the brake caliper by loosening the bolt.
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Tightening torque :
24.5 - 29.4 N·m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf·m, 18.1 - 21.7 lb·ft)
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| 8. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Use a new washers (A) whenever installing.
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| 9. |
After installation, bleed the brake system.
(Refer to Brake system - "Brake Bleeding Prcoedures")
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| 10. |
Check the spilled brake oil.
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| 1. |
Check the brake tubes for cracks, crimps and corrosion.
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| 2. |
Check the brake hoses for cracks, damage and fluid leakage.
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| 3. |
Check the brake tube flare nuts for damage and fluid leakage.
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| 4. |
Check brake hose mounting bracket for crack or deformation.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Vacuum pump bracket
2. Vacuum connector
3. Vacuum pump
Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram
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Components and components location
Components
1. Brake member assembly
2. Stop lamp switch
3. Pedal assembly
Repair procedures
Removal
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Other information:
Repair procedures
Front wheel alignment
1.
When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment
to inspect the front wheel alignment, always position the vehicle on a level
surface with the front wheels facing straight ahead.
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Check if the auto light control operates like a timing chart shown below. Tail
lamp output and head lamp (Low) output is controlled based on the auto light sensor's
input (illumination intensity) when the Auto Light Switch in Multi-Function Switch
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Vacuum Pump
Brake Pedal