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SsangYong Kyron 2.0 XDi (2010): Brake Fluid Replacement

Brake fluid on the Kyron should be changed every 2 years or 40,000 km. The procedure is a brake bleed, done by the gravity method or with a helper. Bleeding order: rear right → rear left → front right → front left (from the farthest to the nearest to the master cylinder).

Difficulty: Medium Time: 1-2 hours Steps: 25 Tools: 10 mm wrench, clear 6-8 mm hose, drain container (1-2 L (1-2 qt)), jack, lug wrench, wheel chocks

Part

  • 🔩 DOT 4 brake fluid (1 liter (1.06 qt) — OE MB 345.0 or equivalents such as Liqui Moly DOT 4, Castrol React Performance DOT 4, Mobil Brake Fluid DOT 4)
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Step by step

25 steps · 6 phases
Phase 1 PREPARATION 5 steps
  1. Park the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake, and place wheel chocks.
  2. Open the hood and locate the master cylinder reservoir (on the left under the windshield, black cap marked DOT 4).
  3. Check the level of the old fluid. If it is below MIN, top it up with new DOT 4 to MAX (the system must not take in air during bleeding).
  4. Clean the reservoir cap and the surrounding area of dirt with a dry rag.
  5. Unscrew the reservoir cap, remove the strainer screen, and inspect it for contamination.
Phase 2 BLEEDING THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL 8 steps
  1. Raise the rear right of the vehicle with the jack and remove the wheel with the lug wrench.
  2. Locate the bleeder screw on the rear caliper (on top, with a protective rubber cap).
  3. Remove the protective cap, push the clear hose onto the bleeder screw, and put the other end into the drain container.
  4. Ask a helper to sit in the driver's seat, or use the gravity method (open the bleeder screw half a turn with the 10 mm wrench and the fluid will flow on its own, slowly).
  5. Helper method: the helper presses the brake pedal to the floor 3-4 times and holds it down on the last press. You open the bleeder screw half a turn. Fluid will flow and the pedal will sink. The helper must NOT release the pedal until you have tightened the bleeder screw again.
  6. Repeat step 10 while watching the reservoir (add new fluid so the level never drops below MIN, otherwise air will enter the system).
  7. Continue bleeding until clean, light fluid comes out of the hose with no air bubbles or dark particles (usually 150-300 ml (5-10 fl oz) per wheel).
  8. Tighten the bleeder screw to 8-10 N·m (6-7 lb-ft) (do not overtighten, it is brass), refit the protective cap, install the wheel, and lower the vehicle.
Phase 3 BLEEDING THE REAR LEFT WHEEL 1 step
  1. Repeat steps 6-13 for the rear left wheel (the bleeding order is critical: each next wheel is always closer to the master cylinder).
Phase 4 BLEEDING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL 4 steps
  1. Raise the front right of the vehicle with the jack and remove the wheel.
  2. Locate the bleeder screw on the front caliper (usually on top or behind the brake assembly).
  3. Repeat steps 8-12 for the front right wheel.
  4. Tighten the bleeder screw, refit the cap, install the wheel, and lower the vehicle.
Phase 5 BLEEDING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL 1 step
  1. Repeat steps 15-18 for the front left wheel (the last in the bleeding order).
Phase 6 FINAL CHECK 6 steps
  1. Top up the master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid to the MAX mark.
  2. Screw on the reservoir cap and wipe off any spills with a clean rag (DOT 4 damages paint, so rinse with water if it gets on the paintwork).
  3. Get in the vehicle, start the engine, and press the brake pedal several times. The pedal should feel firm and should not sink.
  4. Check the reservoir again: the level should be between MIN and MAX, and the fluid should be clear with no bubbles.
  5. Take a test drive at low speed (20-30 km/h (12-19 mph)) and check braking performance. The pedal should be firm, with no sinking or vibration.
  6. After 50-100 km (30-60 miles) of driving, check the reservoir fluid level again and make sure there are no leaks at the bleeder screws.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • Do not mix DOT 4 with DOT 3 or DOT 5.1 unless absolutely necessary (although glycol-based DOT 3/4/5.1 are compatible, the boiling point may drop). Never use DOT 5 (silicone-based), as it is not compatible with the Kyron's rubber seals. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, so do not keep an opened bottle for more than a month. If the pedal stays soft after bleeding all four wheels, there may be a leak in the system or a faulty master cylinder. Take the vehicle to a repair shop for diagnosis.
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