Brake Hoses And Lines; Brake Fluid; Parking Brake; Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers And Rotors - Kia Niro Owner's Manual

Brake hoses and lines

Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.

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 conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.

Parking brake

Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake lever (or
pedal) and cables.
Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
For more information on checking
the pads or lining wear limit, we rec-
ommend to refer to the Kia web site.
(https://www.kia-hotline.com)

Suspension mounting bolts

Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Maintenance
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 dam-
age. 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.

Air conditioning refrigerant

Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.
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