first take master cylinder off car and bench bleed it. the new one will come the bench bleeding instrustions, but generally you push the plunger in at the back and the fluid is circulated thru little hoses back into the reserviour ,you do this about a dozen times then remount to car ,hook up pipes and bleed each wheel in closet to master cylinder to farthest last. again read instructions that come with master cylinder for complete details. If you feel you cant master this one let a auto brake store bleed them for you. if you don't get it right" you no stoppy."
how to change the master cylinder without taking it to a shop
There is a rubber hose beside the master cylinder, with a round fittin in the end of it. take a straight bit screw driver, with engine running,loosen and let it bleed the air out . re tighten.
Just like any other vehicle. Google, "Bleeding Brakes" for complete instructions. Just remember to bleed RR, LR, RF, LF in that order, and never let the master cylinder run dry.
A 2.0 liter 4 cylinder ( there is a 2.0 liter diesel outside of the U.S. )
The 2002 Kia Sportage has 16 valves.
what is the timing mark for 2002 kia sportage?
Bleed your system out with new DOT 4 brake fluid. If you are lucky you just have some air in the system. If not your M/C or slave cylinder may need replacement
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You dont really have to bench bleed the cylinder. It makes it easier to get the air out after its put on. If you dont bench bleed it, you just have to pump it until your leg wears out to get all the air out of the line.
The 2002 Kia Sportage is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2002 Kia Sportage has a 4-speed automatic.