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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 KIA Spectra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Sephia & Spectra -> System Service -> 1997 -> 1998-2002 -> ABS Control Unit -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Pump Motor & Main Relays -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensors
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems" for brake bleeding procedure.

Component Replacement

ABS Control Unit
1997
  • Remove front passenger seat.
  • Release ABS control unit electrical connector latch, then disconnect harness.
  • Remove ABS control unit four mounting screws, then the unit.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque ABS control unit mounting screws to 108-144 inch lbs.
    • Torque front passenger seat bolts to 32-36 ft. lbs.
Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
  • Disconnect HCU electrical connector.
  • Disconnect pump motor connector from relay.
  • Tag their locations, then disco...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 KIA Spectra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal -> Rio, Sephia & Spectra -> Sedona -> Sportage
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS

Brake Pedal

Rio, Sephia & Spectra
  • On Rio models, distance from top center of brake pedal to floor mat should be 6.69-6.93 inches.
  • On Sephia and Spectra models, distance from top center of brake pedal to floor mat should be 7.60-7.72 inches.
  • On all models, disconnect brake pedal switch electrical connector (E), Fig. .
  • Loosen locknuts (B) and turn switch (A) until it does not contact pedal.
  • Loosen locknuts (D) and turn rod (C) to adjust height of brake pedal.
  • Tighten brake pedal switch until plunger is completely compressed, then rotate additional 1/2 turn and tighten locknuts.
  • Inspect operat...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 KIA Spectra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Sephia & Spectra -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS

Hydraulic brake fluid will damage painted surface...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 KIA Spectra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Brake Shoes, Replace -> Installation -> Removal -> Rio -> Sedona -> Sephia & Spectra -> Sportage
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS

Brake Shoes, Replace

Rio
  • Remove brake shoes in numbered sequence, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Clean backing plate with suitable vacuum cleaning equipment.
    • Lubricate backing plate shoe contact pads.
    • Tighten bolts and nuts to specifications.
Sedona
Removal
  • Ensure parking brake is fully released.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove tire and wheel.
  • Remove brake drum to hub mounting screws, then the drum.
  • Loosen parking brake cable square nut completely, Fig. .
  • Remove adjuster spring from adjust lever and brake shoe, Fig. .
  • Remove adjust lever, then rotate adjuster star...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 KIA Spectra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS

Replacement

  • Remove caliper in numbered sequence, Figs. , , and .
  • R...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 KIA Spectra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rotor Replacement
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS

Replace rotor as...

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