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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Kia K900. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector, and remove the reservoir cap.
  2. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
    CAUTION: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
  3. Remove the wheel & tire.
  4. Disconnect the brake tube by loosening the tube flare nut (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

    12.7 ~ 16.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.7 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 12.3 lb-ft)

    Front 

    Fig 1: Locating Brake Tube Flare Nut (Front)
    G11800786Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Rear 

    Fig 2: Locating Brake Tube Flare Nut (Rear)
    G11800787Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the brake hose clip (A).
  6. Disconnect the brake hose (B) from the brake caliper by loosening the bolt (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    24.5 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.5 ~3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 ~21.7 lb-ft)

    Front 

    Fig 3: Removing Brake Hose Clip (Front)
    G11800788Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Rear 

    Fig 4: Removing Brake Hose Clip (Rear)
    G11800789Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.