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Removal And Installation: Front

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Kia Soul. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector (A).
    G13281682Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
    NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle as it may damage the paint. If brake fluid comes in contact with the paint, wash off immediately with water.
  4. Remove the front wheel and tire.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")

  5. Loosen the flare nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    12.8 - 16.7 N.m (1.3 - 1.7 kgf.m, 9.4 - 12.3 lb.ft)

  6. Disconnect the brake hose (B) by loosening the bolt (C).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G13281683Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the brake hose bracket (A) by loosening the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G13281684Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the brake hose (A) from the brake caliper by loosening the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13281685Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE: Use a new washers (A) whenever installing.
    G13281686Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. After installation, bleed the brake system.

    (Refer to Brake system - "BRAKE BLEEDING PROCEDURES ")

  11. Check for spilled brake fluid.