Kia Forte BD Quiz
Brake System

Master Cylinder

In this manual: Brake System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
0102030405016.712N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Reservoir Cap
2. Reservoir
3. Reservoir		 4. Grommet
5. Master Cylinder

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the battery.

    G 1.6 MPI (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

    G 2.0 MPI (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

  2. Remove the engine control module (ECM).

    G 1.6 MPI (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "Engine Control Module"). (ECM)")

    G 2.0 MPI (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "Engine Control Module"). (ECM)")

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

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

  5. Disconnect the brake tube (A) from the master cylinder by loosening the tube flare nut.

    Tightening torque:

    ABS: 12,7–16.7 N·m

    ESC: 18,6–23 N·m

  6. Remove the master cylinder (A) from the brake booster after loosening the mounting nuts.

    Tightening torque: 9.8–15.7 N·m

  7. Remove the reservoir (B) from the master cylinder (A) after loosening the screw.

  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  9. After installation, bleed the brake system.

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

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