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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the brake fluid level sensor connector.
    G12601045Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Remove the reservoir cap and remove the brake fluid from the reservoir tank using the cleaner.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful so that the brake fluid may not come in contact with the vehicle or human body. If it did, wipe out immediately.
    • Make sure to remove any foreign substances around the reservoir and the reservoir cap before opening the reservoir cap.
  4. Loosen the bleed screw (A) and have an assistant press the brake pedal several times to remove any remaining brake fluid from the brake tube.

    [Front] 

    G12601046Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    [Rear Disc Brake] 

    G12601047Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    [Rear Drum Brake] 

    G12601048Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE:
    • The steps should be performed in the order of rear right, front left, rear left and front right.
    • Be careful so that the brake fluid may not come in contact with the vehicle or human body. If it did, wipe out immediately.
  5. Tighten the bleed screw and fill up to the "MAX" line of the reservoir with the brake fluid.
  6. Connect the battery (-) terminal.
  7. Connect the brake fluid level sensor connector.
    G12601049Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Loosen the bleed screw (A) and have an assistant press the brake pedal several times until the brake fluid reaches the caliper cylinder.

    [Front] 

    G12601050Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    [Rear Disc Brake] 

    G12601051Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    [Rear Drum Brake] 

    G12601052Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE:
    • The steps should be performed in the order of rear right, front left, rear left and front right.
    • Be careful so that the brake fluid may not come in contact with the vehicle or human body. If it did, wipe out immediately.
    • Make sure the brake fluid of the reservoir tank does not go below the MIN level.
  9. Tighten the bleed screw.
  10. Have an assistant press the brake pedal several times to pressurize it and keep it pressed.
  11. While the assistant is pressing down on the brake pedal, loosen the bleed screw to remove air and quickly tighten it again.

    [Front] 

    G12601053Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    [Rear Disc Brake] 

    G12601054Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    [Rear Drum Brake] 

    G12601055Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE:
    • The steps should be performed in the order of rear right, front left, rear left and front right.
    • Be careful so that the brake fluid may not come in contact with the vehicle or human body. If it did, wipe out immediately.
    • Make sure the brake fluid of the reservoir tank does not go below the MIN level.
  12. Repeat the above steps until all bubbles are completely removed.
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