Checking The Parking Brake - Kia Spectra 2006 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
WARNING
In the event the brake system
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requires frequent additions of
fluid, the vehicle should be
2 inspected by an Authorized Kia
Dealer.
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WARNING
4
When changing and adding
brake/clutch fluid, handle it
carefully. Do not let it come in
5
contact with your eyes. If
brake/clutch fluid should come
6 in contact with your eyes, imme-
diately flush them with a large
quantity of fresh tap water. Have
7
your eyes examined by a doctor
as soon as possible.
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CAUTION
Do not allow brake/clutch fluid
to contact the vehicle's body
paint, as paint damage will
result. Brake/clutch fluid, which
has been exposed to open air
for an extended time should
never be used as its quality can-
not be guaranteed. It should be
thrown out. Don't put in the
wrong kind of fluid. For exam-
ple, just a few drops of mineral-
based oil, such as engine oil, in
your brake clutch system can
damage brake clutch system
parts.
PARKING BRAKE

Checking the parking brake

Check the stroke of the parking
brake by counting the number of
"clicks'' heard while fully applying it
from the released position. Also, the
parking brake alone should securely
hold the vehicle on a fairly steep
grade. If the stroke is more or less
than specified, have the parking
brake adjusted by an Authorized Kia
Dealer.
Stroke : 7~8 "clicks'' at a force of
20kg (44 lbs, 196N).
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