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Bleeding 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 (A) 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

  2. Connect a clear plastic tube to the wheel cylinder bleeder plug (A) and insert the other end of the tube into a half filled clear plastic bottle.
    Fig 1: Brake Bleeder With Torque Specifications
    G00332804Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the hi-scan (pro) to the data link connector located underneath the dash panel.
    Fig 2: 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.
      Fig 3: Hi-Scan (Pro) Diagnosis Screen
      G00332806Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Select vehicle name.
    3. Select Anti-Lock Brake system.
      Fig 4: Hi-Scan (Pro) Anti-Lock Brake Screen
      G00332807Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Select air bleeding mode.
      Fig 5: Hi-Scan (Pro) Air Bleeding Mode Screen
      G00332808Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Press "YES" to operate motor pump and solenoid valve.
      Fig 6: Hi-Scan (Pro) Air Bleeding Mode [YES] Screen
      G00332809Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    6. Wait 60 sec. before operating the air bleeding. (If not, you may damage the motor.)
      Fig 7: Hi-Scan (Pro) Air Bleeding Mode Count Screen
      G00332810Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 8: Hi-Scan (Pro) Final Bleeding Screen
      G00332811Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  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 step 5 until there are no more bubbles in the fluid for each wheel.
    Fig 9: Identifying Bleeding Sequence
    G00332812Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Tighten the bleeder screw.

Bleed screw tightening torque: 7-13 N.m (70-130 kg.cm, 5-9 lb.ft.).