Kia Optima: Power Brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage.
In the event that the power-assisted brakes lose power because of a stalled engine or some other reason, you can still stop your vehicle by applying greater force to the brake pedal than you normally would. The stopping distance, however, will be longer. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled maintenance intervals.
When the engine is not running, the reserve brake power is partially depleted each time the brake pedal is applied. Do not pump the brake pedal when the power assist has been interrupted. Pump the brake pedal only when necessary to maintain steering control on slippery surfaces.
Brake System
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In the Event of Brake Failure
If the service brakes should fail to operate while the vehicle is in motion,
you can make an emergency stop with the parking brake. The stopping distance, however,
will be much greater than normal ...
See also:
Components and Components Location
Component Location(1)
1. Head lamp (Low)
2. Head lamp (High) / Head lamp (High) & DRL in Canada
3. Turn signal & position lamp
4. Side marker
5. Front fog lamp
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Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
Tool(Number and Name)
Illustration
Use
09581-11000
Piston expander
Spreading the front and rear ...
Removal
Replacing an on/off solenoid valve (SS-A, SS-B) does not require additional
hydraulic pressure adjustment; however, the hydraulic pre ...