Kia Cadenza VG Owner's Manual Quiz
Brake System

Master Cylinder Repair Procedures

In this manual: Brake System
General Information — 15Engine Mechanical System — 95Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 115Automatic Transmission — 91Drive Shaft and Axle — 13Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 46Brake System — 43Body (Interior and Exterior) — 51Body Electrical System — 245Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
0102030405016.712N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the air duct (B) and the air cleaner assembly (A).
  3. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A) and remove the reservoir cap.
  4. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir using a syringe.
    • Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, as it may damage the paint. If brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
  5. Disconnect the brake tube (C) from the master cylinder by loosening the tube flare nut. Tightening torque: ABS: 12.7 ~ 16.7 N·m ESP: 18.6 ~ 23 N·m
  6. Remove the master cylinder (B) from the brake booster after first loosening the mounting nuts (A).

    Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 15.6 N·m

Installation

  1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  2. After installation, bleed the brake system. (Refer to Brake System Bleeding)

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