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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector, and remove the reservoir cap.
  2. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
    CAUTION: 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.
  3. Remove the wheel & tire.
  4. Remove the brake hose clip (A).

    Front 

    Fig 1: Brake Hose Clip & Flare Nut (Front)
    G08308548Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Rear 

    Fig 2: Brake Hose Clip & Flare Nut (Rear)
    G08308549Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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)

  6. Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper by loosening the bolt (C).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Front 

    Fig 3: Brake Hose Bolt (Front)
    G08308550Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Rear 

    Fig 4: Brake Hose Bolt (Rear)
    G08308551Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.