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

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

1.
Disconnect the brake fiuid level switch connector, and remove the reservoir cap.
2.
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.
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

Rear

5.
Remove the brake hose clip (A).
6.
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

Brake Line Components
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Brake Line Inspection
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See also:

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