Kia Sorento: Master Cylinder Removal - Brake System - Brake System - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Sorento: Master Cylinder Removal

Second Generation XM (2011-2026) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service Manual / Brake System / Brake System / Master Cylinder Removal

1.
Turm ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
G 2.4 GDI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air clecner")
G 3.3 GDI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air clecner")
3.
Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (B), and remove the reservoir cap.

4.
Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir 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.
5.
Disconnect the brake tube (A) from the master cylinder by loosening the tube flare nut.

Tightening torque:
18.6 ~ 22.6 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 16.6 lb-ft)

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

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

Master Cylinder Components
1. Reservoir cap 2. Reservoir 3. Grommet 4. Master cylinder ...

Master Cylinder Installation
1. Installation is the reverse of removal. 2. After installation, bleed the brake system. (Refer to Brake system - "Brake system B ...

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