Kia Sedona (2008 year). Instruction — part 271

Fig. 23: Identifying Brake Tube And Brake Hose Nut
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3. Install the brake hose clip (A).

Fig. 24: Identifying Brake Hose Clip
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4. After installation, breed the air in the brake system.

INSPECTION

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Check the brake tubes for cracks, crimps and corrosion.

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Check the brake hoses for cracks, damaged and oil leakage.

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Check the brake tube flare nuts for damage and oil leakage.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the brake hose by sharp edges or tools.

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BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING

1. Make sure the brake fluid in the reservoir is at the MAX (upper) level line.

2. Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal several times, then apply pressure.

3. Loosen the right-rear brake bleed screw to allow air to escape from the system. Then tighten the bleed

screw securely.

4. Repeat the procedure for wheel in the sequence shown below unit air bubbles no longer appear in the

fluid.

5. Refill the master cylinder reservoir to MAX (upper) level line.

Fig. 25: Brake System Bleeding Sequence
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FRONT DISC BRAKE

NOTE:



Do not reuse the drained fluid.

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Always use Genuine DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Genuine
DOT or 4 brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the
system.

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Make sure no dirt of other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the
brake fluid.

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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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The reservoir on the master cylinder must be at the MAX (upper) level
mark at the start of bleeding procedure and checked after bleeding each
brake caliper. Add fluid as required.

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Fig. 26: Identifying Front Disc Brake
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REAR DISC BRAKE

Fig. 27: Identifying Rear Disc Brake
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BRAKE PEDAL

COMPONENTS

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Fig. 28: Identifying Brake Pedal Components
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COMPONENTS (ADJUSTABLE PEDAL)

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