Sportage EX 2WD L4-2.0L (1997)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
BLEED PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
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The fluid in the reservoir must be maintained at the 3/4 level, or higher, during air bleeding.
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Do not allow brake fluid to make contact with any painted surface. If any brake fluid makes contact, wash off immediately.
1. Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid. Be sure that the reservoir is at least 3/4 full at all times during the air bleeding process.
3. After removing the bleeder cap, connect one end of a transparent vinyl tube to the bleeder screw and place the other end in a receptacle.
NOTE:
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Two people are required for this procedure and they should stay in voice contact with each other.
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Be sure the pedal remains depressed until the air bleed screw is tightened.
4. One person should depress the brake pedal a few times, and then hold it in the depressed position.
5. A second person should loosen the bleeder screw, drain out the fluid, and retighten the screw.
CAUTION:
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After tightening the bleeder screw, check to be sure that there is no fluid leakage.
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Be sure to clean away any spilled fluid.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until no air bubbles are seen in the tube.
7. After bleeding off the air, add brake fluid to the reservoir until the "MAX" line is reached.
