Repair Procedures: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Kia Optima and 2009 Kia Magentis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the reservoir cap and drain the brake fluid into a suitable container.
Remove the fluid level sensor.
Remove the reservoir (B) from the master cylinder after remove the mounting screw (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Reservoir, Master Cylinder And Mounting Screw
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Remove the proportioning valves. (Conventional brake system)

Fig 2: Identifying Proportioning Valves
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Remove the retainer ring (A) by using the snap ring pliers.

Fig 3: Identifying Retainer Ring
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Remove the primary piston assembly (A).
Remove the pin (C) with the secondary piston (B) pushed completely using a screwdriver. Remove the secondary piston assembly (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Primary Piston Assembly, Pin And Secondary Piston

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NOTE: Do not disassemble the primary and secondary piston assembly.