Kia Sorento: Brake Line Removal

1.	Disconnect the brake fiuid level switch connector, and remove the reservoir cap.

Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservior with a syringe.

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.

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

Rear

5.	Remove the brake hose clip (A).

Disconnect the brake hose 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

Rear

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1. Check the brake tubes for cracks, crimps and corrosion. 2. Check the brake hoses for cracks, damage and fluid leakage. 3. ...

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