Following the replacement of the brake hoses on our Kia Sportage, it made perfect sense to also replace the brake fluid as well, since it was nearly 2 years old and we had already replaced some of it on the previous day when bleeding the new hoses.
The car takes DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid, with DOT4 being the best choice given its increased performance. We've used ATE Typ200 fluid, the same kind that we had used on the previous fluid change in 2021.
You can find a detailed explanation of different brake fluid types and the recommended changing interval in the Range Rover's brake fluid replacement video: • DIY - 2012 Range Rover...
The technical documentation for the Sportage's braking system and bleeding steps is available at:
- www.kispmanual.com/specificat...
- www.kispmanual.com/repair_pro...
- www.kispmanual.com/parking_br...
Disclaimer: This video was made in the hope that it will be useful to other DYI-ers that work on the same vehicle model. The author of the video is not responsible for any kind of personal injury, property damage etc. that may arise if anybody tries to perform the same job on an identical or otherwise similar vehicle based on the contents of the video. Every DIY operation performed on your vehicle poses direct or indirect safety risks to you and those around you. Before attempting any such DIY job, please make sure that you have all the necessary tools, support and confidence to see it through successfully.
29 июл 2024
