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Hyundai Sonata L4-2.4L (1990)04 · Maintenance
04 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding (Without ABS): Service and Repair

Make
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Engine
L4-2.4L
Year
1990
Section
Brake Bleeding › Service and Repair › Without ABS
MaintenanceWithout ABS · page 1 of 3
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Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Without ABS

BLEEDING OF BRAKE SYSTEM

BLEEDING OF BRAKE SYSTEM

1. Remove the reservoir cap and fill the brake reservoir with brake fluid

CAUTION:

Do not allow brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it off immediately.

NOTE:

When bleeding by pressurized fluid, do not depress the brake pedal.

2. Connect the vinyl tube to the wheel cylinder bleeder screw and insert the other end of tube in a half full container of brake fluid.
3. Slowly pump the brake pedal several times.
4. While depressing the brake pedal fully, loosen the bleeder screw until fluid starts to run out. Then close the bleeder screw.
5. Repeat the 3 and 4 until there are no more bubbles in the fluid
6. Tighten the bleeder plug screw.

Bleeder screw tightening torque 

Front:  7-13 Nm (70-130 kg.cm, 5-10 lb.ft)
Rear:  8-20 Nm (80-200 kg.cm, 6-15 lb.ft)

7. Repeat the above procedure for each wheel in the sequence shown in the illustration.

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