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Hyundai Solaris (Accent) 1.6 G4FC (2013): Brake Fluid Replacement

On the first-generation Solaris (2010-2017), the brake fluid should be replaced every 2 years or 40,000 km. The procedure is standard: bleed the system, pushing the old fluid out through the wheel cylinders (front calipers, rear drums or discs).

Difficulty: Medium Time: 1.5-2 hours Steps: 10 Tools: Syringe or bleeder hose (one-person brake bleeder kit), 10 mm wrench, drain container, rags, new DOT 4 or higher brake fluid

Part

  • 🔩 Hyundai/Kia spec DOT 4 brake fluid (equivalents: MOBIL DOT 4, Bosch DOT 4, Castrol GT LMA). System capacity is about 0.7-0.9 L (0.74-0.95 qt)

Step by step

10 steps
  1. Park the car on level ground and set the parking brake. Open the hood.
  2. Locate the brake fluid reservoir on the right side of the engine bay (black translucent plastic). Pop off the cap and remove the old fluid with a syringe, or pour it into a container through the filler neck.
  3. Fill the reservoir with new DOT 4 fluid up to the MAX line.
  4. Turn the ignition on (WITHOUT starting the engine) and pump the brake pedal 10-15 times to the floor. The pedal will become softer, then return to normal. Top off the fluid in the reservoir.
  5. If you have a bleeder hose: slip it onto the bleeder screw of the first caliper/cylinder (start with the one farthest from the master cylinder, usually the rear right wheel). Put the other end of the hose into a clear container.
  6. Open the bleeder screw 0.5 turn with the 10 mm wrench. Slowly press the brake pedal down (about 5 cm (2 in)) so the fluid flows into the container. Release the pedal and close the bleeder screw. Repeat 5-7 times, until only clear fluid flows, with no bubbles and no dark color.
  7. Move on to the next cylinder (rear left, then front right, then front left). Repeat the procedure on each one.
  8. Close all bleeder screws and wipe them with a rag. Top off the fluid in the reservoir to MAX.
  9. With the car stationary, press the brake pedal. It should feel firm, without any sudden changes. Check for leaks around the calipers/cylinders and the master cylinder (on top of the reservoir).
  10. Do a test drive in a safe place (such as a parking lot) and check how the brake pedal responds.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • Do not mix DOT 3 and DOT 4 in the same system, because DOT 3 will lower the boiling point. Brake fluid is hygroscopic (it absorbs moisture from the air), so close the reservoir between top-offs and do not leave it open. If the pedal stays soft (sinks) after bleeding, there may be an air pocket in the line or a leaking cylinder. In that case, take the car to a repair shop to check for leaks and to have the system re-bled under pressure.
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