Kia Forte BD Quiz
Brake System

Brake Line

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25steps
~150min
4/5difficulty
04080120160200127.594N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

Front

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector (A).

  3. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir using a syringe.

  4. Remove the front wheel and tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

  5. Remove the brake hose clamps (A).

  6. Disconnect the brake hoses by loosening the flare nuts (B).

    Tightening torque: 12.7–16.7 N·m

  7. Disconnect the brake hose bracket (C) by loosening the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 8.8–13.7 N·m

  8. Remove the brake hose (A) from the brake caliper by loosening the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 24.5–29 N·m

  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  10. After installation, bleed the brake system.

    (Refer to Brake System - "Brake Bleeding Procedures")

  11. Inspect for spilled brake fluid.

Rear

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector (A).

  3. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir using a syringe.

  4. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

  5. Remove the brake hose clamps (A).

  6. Disconnect the brake hoses by loosening the flare nuts (B).

    Tightening torque: 12.7–16.7 N·m

  7. Remove the brake hose (A) from the brake caliper by loosening the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 24.5–29 N·m

  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  9. After installation, bleed the brake system.

    (Refer to Brake System - "Brake Bleeding Procedures")

  10. Inspect for spilled brake fluid.

Inspection

  1. Inspect the brake tubes for cracks, bends and corrosion.

  2. Inspect the brake hoses for cracks, damage and fluid leaks.

  3. Inspect the tube flare nuts for damage and fluid leaks.

  4. Inspect the brake hose mounting bracket for cracks or deformation.

Test yourself

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