Kia Sportage: Repair procedures| Operation and Leakage Check |
| Component | Procedure | ||||
| Brake Booster (A) | Check
brake operation by applying the brakes during a test drive. If the
brakes seem hard to depress, check the brake booster. Replace the brake
booster as an assembly if it does not work properly or if there are
signs of leakage. | ||||
| Piston cup and pressure cup inspection (B) |
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| Brake hoses (C) | Look for damage or signs of fluid leakage. Replace the brake hose with a new one if it is damaged or leaking. | ||||
| Caliper piston seal and piston boots (D) | Check brake operation by applying the brakes. Look for damage or signs of fluid leakage. If the pedal does not work properly, the brakes drag, or there is damage or signs of fluid leakage, disassemble and inspect the brake caliper. Replace the boots and seals with new ones whenever the brake caliper is disassembled. |

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| 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, and then apply pressure. |
| 3. |
Loosen the right-rear brake bleed screw (A) to allow air to escape from the system. Then tighten the bleed screw securely.
Front
Rear
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| 4. |
Repeat the procedure for wheel in the sequence shown below until air bubbles no longer appear in the fluid.
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| 5. |
Refill the master cylinder reservoir to MAX(upper) level line. |
Brake System
Brake Booster: Components and Components LocationCertification label
The certification label is located on the driver's door sill at the center pillar.
This label shows the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle. This
is called the GVWR (Gross Vehi ...
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
Tool(Number and Name)IllustrationUse09581-11000Piston expanderSpreading the front disc brake piston.
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