Hyundai Kona Quiz
Brake System

Brake Line Repair Procedures

In this manual: Brake System
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 85Engine Electrical System — 50Emission Control System — 26Engine Control System/Fuel System — 152DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 50Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 21Propeller Shaft and Axle (2WD-FF) — 28Suspension System (without ECS) — 32Steering — 21Restraints — 38Brake System — 64Body (Interior and Exterior) — 205Body Electrical System — 1Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 66
33steps
~198min
4/5difficulty
0102030405022.617N·mlb·ft
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Removal

Brake Tube [VDC Control Unit ↔ Master Cylinder]
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A).
  3. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir using a syringe.
  4. Loosen the flare nuts and separate the brake tube (A) from the master cylinder.

    Tightening torque: 18.6 – 23 N·m

  5. Disconnect the intercooler inlet hose (A) from the turbocharger, then remove the intercooler inlet pipe (B). [Gasoline 1.6 T-GDI] Tightening torque: Clamp: 4.9–6.9 N·m Mounting bolt: 18.6–24 N·m
  6. Loosen the flare nuts (A) on the VDC (HECU) control module and remove the brake tube.

    Tightening torque: 18.6 – 22 N·m

  7. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  8. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A).
  9. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir using a syringe.
  10. Disconnect the intercooler inlet hose (A) from the turbocharger, then remove the intercooler inlet pipe (B). [Gasoline 1.6 T-GDI] Tightening torque: Clamp: 4.9–6.9 N·m Mounting bolt: 18.6–24 N·m
  11. Loosen the flare nuts (A) on the VDC (HECU) control module.

    Tightening torque: 12.7–16.7 N·m

  12. Remove the air cleaner. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
  13. Remove the battery. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
  14. Remove the ECM. (Refer to Engine Control System - "ECM")
  15. Loosen the nuts (A) and remove the brake tube.

    Tightening torque: 12.7–16.7 N·m

  16. Loosen the rear wheel nuts and remove the wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.

    Tightening torque: 107.8–127 N·m

  17. Remove the flare nut (A), then the rear brake hose.

    Tightening torque: 12.7–16.7 N·m

  18. Remove the fuel tank. (Refer to Engine Control Fuel System - "Fuel Tank").
  19. Remove the fuel line and brake line protector (A).
  20. Separate the retaining clip (A) from the brake line using a screwdriver.
  21. Secure the brake line to the underbody to prevent damage.
  22. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  23. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A).
  24. Remove the brake fluid from the reservoir tank using a syringe, then remove the reservoir cap.
  25. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

    [Front]
    [Rear]
  26. Remove the brake hose clamp (A).
  27. Separate the brake tube after loosening the brake tube flare nut (B).

    Tightening torque: 12.7–16.7 N·m

    [Front]
    [Rear]
  28. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 8.82–13.7 N·m

  29. Loosen the brake hose mounting bolt (A) from the caliper and remove the brake hose.

    Tightening torque: 24.5–29 N·m

    [Front]
    [Rear]
Brake Tube [VDC Control Unit ↔ Rear Brake Hose] Brake Hose

Inspection

  1. Inspect the brake tubes for cracks, bends and corrosion.
  2. Inspect the tube flare nuts for damage and fluid leaks.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. After installation, bleed the brake system. (Refer to Brake System - "Brake Bleeding") (Refer to Brake System - "ABS Bleeding") (Refer to Brake System - "ESP Bleeding")

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