Bleeding Brake System

This procedure should be used to insure adequate bleeding and filling of ABS unit, brake lines and master cylinder.

1. Remove the reservoir cap and fill the brake reservoir with brake fluid.
   CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to remain on a painted surface. Wash it off immediately.
   NOTE: When bleeding by pressured fluid, do not depress the brake pedal.
   Recommended fluid.....DOT3 or equivalent
   Fig 1: Brake Reservoir

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2. Connect the clear plastic tube to the wheel cylinder bleeder plug and insert the other end of tube in a half filled clear plastic bottle.
   Fig 2: Connect The Clear Plastic Tube To The Wheel Cylinder Bleeder Plug

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3. Connect Hi-Scan to Data Link Connector located underneath the dash panel.
   Fig 3: Connect Hi-Scan To Data Link Connector

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4. Select and operate according to the instruction on the Hi-Scan screen.
   CAUTION: You have to obey maximum operating time (60 seconds) of ABS motor with Hi-Scan to prevent motor pump burn out.
   1. Select KIA vehicle diagnosis.
      Fig 4: Select KIA Vehicle Diagnosis On Hi-Scan

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   2. Select Anti-Lock brake system.
      Fig 5: Select Anti-Lock Brake System On Hi-Scan

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   3. Select air bleeding mode.
      Fig 6: Select Air Bleeding Mode On Hi-Scan

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   4. Press "Yes" to operate motor pump and solenoid valve.
      Fig 7: Press "Yes" To Operate Motor Pump And Solenoid Valve On Hi-Scan

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   5. "ON" and "OFF" controls are automatically performed to prevent the motor pump from being burnt. (If not, you may damage the motor)
   Fig 8: "ON" And "OFF" Controls Automatically Performed To Prevent Motor Pump From Damage

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5. Pump the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder screw until fluid starts to run out without bubbles. Then close the bleeder screw.
6. Repeat the step 5 until there are no more bubbles in the fluid for each wheel in the sequence shown in the illustration.
7. Tighten the bleeder screw.

Bleeder screw tightening torque 

7-9 N.m (70-90 kg. cm, 5-6.6 lb. ft)

Fig 9: Brake Bleeding Sequence

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