Kia Optima: Removal
| 1. |
Disconnect the brake fiuid level
switch connector, and remove the reservoir cap. |
| 2. |
Remove the brake fluid from the
master cylinder reservior with a syringe.
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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. |
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| 3. |
Remove the wheel & tire. |
| 4. |
Remove the brake hose clip (A).
Front
Rear
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| 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)
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| 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)
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Front
Rear
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1.
Check the brake tubes for cracks,
crimps and corrosion.
2.
Check the brake hoses for cracks,
damage and fluid leakage.
3.
Check the brake tube flar ...
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Disassembly
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the front tire (A) from
hub assembly.
Tightening torque :
10~15N.m (9~11kgf.m, 7.37~11lbf.ft ...
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
Tool(Number and Name)
Illustration
Use
Deployment tool
0957A-34100A
Airbag deployment tool.
...
Checking tire inflation pressure
Check your tires once a month or
more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the
spare tire.
How to check
Use a good quality gage to check tire
pressure.You can not tell if your tires
are proper ...
Inspection