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Repair Procedure: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Brake Fluid Level Switch Connector
    G12026873Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
    NOTE:
    • 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.
  4. Remove the wheel & tire.
  5. Remove the brake hose clip (A).
  6. 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)

    [Front] 

    Fig 2: Removing Front Brake Hose Clip
    G12026874Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    [Rear] 

    Fig 3: Removing Rear Brake Hose Clip
    G12026875Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Disconnect the brake hose by loosening the bolt (A) & (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    24.5 - 29.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 - 21.7 lb-ft)

    [Front] 

    Fig 4: Disconnecting Brake Hose (Front)
    G12026876Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    [Rear disc] 

    Fig 5: Disconnecting Brake Hose (Rear Disc)
    G12026877Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    [Rear drum] 

    Fig 6: Disconnecting Brake Hose (Rear Drum)
    G12026878Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Remove the brake hose bracket by loosening the bolt (A). [Drum brake only]

    Tightening torque: 

    18.6 - 25.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.6 kgf.m, 13.7 - 18.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 7: Removing Brake Hose Bracket (Rear Drum Only)
    G12026879Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA