Brake System Bleeding: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Kia Sedona and 2006 Kia Sedona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- Do not reuse the drained fluid.
- Always use Genuine DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Genuine DOT or 4 brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system.
- Make sure no dirt of other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.
- 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.
- The reservoir on the master cylinder must be at the MAX (upper) level mark at the start of bleeding procedure and checked after bleeding each brake caliper. Add fluid as required.
- Make sure the brake fluid in the reservoir is at the MAX (upper) level line.
- Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal several times, then apply pressure.
- Loosen the right-rear brake bleed screw to allow air to escape from the system. Then tighten the bleed screw securely.
- Repeat the procedure for wheel in the sequence shown below unit air bubbles no longer appear in the fluid.
- Refill the master cylinder reservoir to MAX (upper) level line.