Bleeding Of Brake System

This procedure should be followed to ensure adequate bleeding of air and filling of the ABS unit, brake lines and master cylinder with brake fluid.

1. Remove the reservoir cap and fill the brake reservoir with brake fluid.
   CAUTION: If there is any brake fluid on any painted surface, wash it off immediately.
   NOTE: When pressure bleeding, do not depress the brake pedal.

   Recommended fluid - DOT3 or DOT4

   Fig 1: Identifying Brake Reservoir

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

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

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4. Select and operate according to the instructions on the Hi-Scan (Pro) screen.
   CAUTION: You must obey the maximum operating time of the ABS motor with the Hi-Scan (Pro) to prevent the motor pump from burning.
   1. Select Kia vehicle diagnosis.
   2. Select vehicle name.
   3. Select Anti-Lock Brake system.
      Fig 4: Scan Tool Display - ABS/TCS/ESP

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   4. Select air bleeding mode.
      Fig 5: Scan Tool Display - Air Bleeding Mode

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   5. Press 'YES' to operate motor pump and solenoid valve.
      Fig 6: Scan Tool Display - ABS Air Bleeding Status

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   6. Wait 60 sec. before operating the air bleeding (If not, you may damage the motor).
      Fig 7: Scan Tool Display - ABS Air Bleeding Status

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      Fig 8: Scan Tool Display - Press ESC

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   7. 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.
   8. Repeat step 5 until there are no more bubbles in the fluid for each wheel.
   9. Tighten the bleeder screw.

   Bleeder screw tightening torque:

   7~9 Nm (70~90 kg. cm, 5~6.6 lb-ft)