Brake Hoses And Lines; Brake Fluid; Brake Discs, Pads And Calipers; Suspension Mounting Bolts - Kia Cerato 2021 Manual

Maintenance
and you should not judge the need
to replace the fluid based upon the
changed colour.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transmission mal -
function and failure.
Use only specified automatic trans -
mission fluid. (Refer to "Recom -
mended lubricants and capacities"
on page 9-11.)

Brake hoses and lines

Visually check for proper installa -
tion, chafing, cracks, deterioration
and any leakage. Replace any dete -
riorated or damaged parts immedi -
ately.

Brake fluid

Check the brake fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir. The level
should be between "MIN" and "MAX"
marks on the side of the reservoir.
Use only hydraulic brake fluid con -
forming to DOT 4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal
and cables.
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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

Brake discs, pads and calipers

Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and cali -
pers for fluid leakage.
For more information on checking
the pads or lining wear limit, we rec -
ommend to refer to the Kia web
site.
(www.kia-hotline.com)

Suspension mounting bolts

Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/
lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam -
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.